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Religious Education News, Mar 6 & 7, 2010 |
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Adult Confirmation Classes Starting Soon!
Are you an adult in need of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Formation classes will held Sundays beginning March 21 through mid-May,
starting at 4 p.m. and concluding prior to the 6 p.m. Mass.
A Saturday retreat will be included (date to be determined).
Contact the parish office now for details and registration. No late registrations accepted.
Faith Comes by Hearing/You’ve Got the Time
We hope you are listening to the New Testament on the CDs distributed during the launch of our archdiocesan 40-day New Testament Listening Program called “You've Got The Time.” The free MP3 CDs are being provided by Faith Comes by Hearing, a ministry that records the New Testament and distributes it around the world to poor and illiterate people, in their native language. Once a New Testament is recorded in a new language, it’s loaded onto a Proclaimer, a virtually indestructible audio player that can be used in the most rugged and remote locations of the world. Powered by battery, sun, and a hand crank, it is pre-loaded with the New Testament on an embedded microchip. Up to 300 or more can hear God’s Word anytime, anywhere!
Today’s special second collection supports recording of new languages and distribution of Proclaimers to Catholic missionaries all over the world. Make checks payable to the parish. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you! |
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Religious Education February Date Updates and Changes |
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First Reconciliation Retreat moved from February 13 to February 27th!
Wednesday, February 24th class, CANCELLED due to Parish Lenten Retreat!
So dates to remember:
- February 13th – NO First Reconciliation Retreat
- February 21-24 – Parish Lenten Retreat
- February 24th – NO RE classes
- February 27th – First Reconciliation Retreat 9am in Hubertus Hall
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First Reconciliation Retreat |
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First Reconciliation Retreat
The mandatory First Reconciliation retreat on Saturday, February 27, for all First Communicants is quickly approaching.
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The retreat starts at 9am. Please arrive early to sign-in.
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Sign-in at Hubertus Hall and verify your First Communion Mass date, May 1st at 5pm or May 2nd at 12noon, on the sign-in sheet.
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At least one parent is required to attend with the First Communicant, to help facilitate a smooth program and to give the parent the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation.
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After the reception of the sacrament, return to Hubertus Hall to receive the First Reconciliation certificate.
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Middle School Retreat Thank You! |
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A big thank you to the wonderful team of the Middle School Retreat:
Life- It’s Worth Living!
Their faithful witness to the love and mercy of God inspired and charged our youth. Thank you again to the following:
Cece Smith
Heidi Smith
Mike Prochko
Donna Berry
Roz Fagan
Rachel Langas
Shannon Klump
Betty Cardona
Viquen Costigan
Denise Raab
James Raab
Sabrina Rios
Paul Rios
Mindy Macias
Julia Atencio
The retreat was a resounding success and lots of fun. Some of the comments by our youth:
“I loved it! I can’t wait for the next one!”
“Totally worth my Saturday!”
“It needs to be longer!”
Join us next year at the same time and the same place! |
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Religious Education News, Nov 28 & 29, 2009 |
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Traditions: The Advent wreath
For centuries, Catholics have lit the Advent wreath as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas. The evergreen branches shaped into a circle represent everlasting life promised by Jesus. Since Advent falls during the darkest time of the year, the lighting of the candles reminds us that Jesus came into the world to dispel darkness and radiate the light of God's love. The color purple symbolizes royalty in anticipation of the coming birth of Jesus. Purple is also the color of penance, representing the need to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus. The rose color is a secondary Advent color that represents the joy of the season.
Here is a simple candle-lighting ceremony with ideas on how you can incorporate symbolism and prayer into your Advent wreath:
1st week of Advent: The first purple candle signifies hope. Light the candle and pray:
Dear God, help each person in our family to wait patiently for the coming of Jesus. Fill us with hope. Amen.
2nd week of Advent: The second purple candle signifies peace. Light two purple candles and pray: Dear God, help each person in our family experience wonder and awe as we await the coming of the Christ Child. Fill us with a deep sense of peace. Amen.
3rd week of Advent: The pink candle signifies joy. Light two purple candles, one pink candle and pray: Dear God, help each person in our family understand the true meaning of Christmas. Fill us with joy as we anticipate the birth of Jesus. Amen.
4th week of Advent: The fourth candle signifies love. Light all of the candles and pray:
Dear God, help each in our family grow in our appreciation of others as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. Fill us with love as we grow closer to the birth of Jesus. Amen.
Remember, no RE classes this Sunday, Nov. 29, first Sunday of Advent. |
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