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Evangelization
EVANGELIZATION
Religious Education An ongoing process of religious formation of children in two basic categories: Reconciliation — children are prepared for first Reconciliation in English & Spanish, and Holy Eucharist — children are prepared for first Holy Communion in English & Spanish. Youth Ministry Confirmation 1 & 2: helping to bring young people to faith is not only one of the most important ministries of the Church, but also of the most rewarding. This is a 2-year preparation program. LIFE TEEN this ministry is dedicated to leading youth closer to Christ! Community Involvement, Fellowship, Charitable Activities, Sports AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH! The LIFE TEEN Band sings at Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Lambs of Christ (LOC): a ministry that deepens the spirituality of the young people through faith sharing. Jovenes Para Cristo: this ministry caters to the needs of the young people and young adults through leadership training and giving retreats to those celebrating their quinceaneras. Caminando en Cristo: it is a ministry that welcomes the out-of-school youth to the Church. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) It is the process to welcome someone who wants to become a Catholic who is not baptized into the Church, was baptized in another Christian faith, or someone who was baptized Catholic but never had the opportunity to be instructed with the richness of the Catholic faith. The RCIA is done within the Catholic community with the assistance of mature members of the parish community. Baptism Ministry Baptism is celebrated on the last Saturday (Spanish) and last Sunday (English) of the month, except during Lent. Parents and godparents attend two sessions of baptismal instructions conducted by the baptismal team. Adult Confirmation This is a preparation process for young adults ages 18 and above for confirmation. The preparation classes usually begins in January until May. Marriage Validation Couples who are married outside of the Catholic Church & wish to have their marriage blessed by the church have an opportunity to attend classes during a 12 week period: December through February. The ceremony will be in the middle of February. Encuentro Matrimonial It is a ministry that caters to the needs of couples; it assists couples in strengthening their commitment and faith. Cursillo Movement (English & Spanish) It is a ministry that strengthens the faith of the faithful through process of cursillo studies, ultreyas and training of leaders. Pre Pre-School St. Christopher Pre-School provides a high quality Catholic early childhood education for children ages 3 through 5. Pro Pro-Life This ministry assists and informs people to become protectors of the sanctity of life. PARISH MINISTRIES
You are called to involve yourselves in
these ministries. “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and indimany, individually parts of one another.” individually (Rom 12:4-5) Pastoral Council This is the main voice of the laity & staff to the pastor, and as a group, accepts responsibility with the pastor for the life and mission of the church in the parish. Finance Council The Council’s task is to provide “financial advice” to the pastor, parish staff and parish council, develop and monitor the parish budget, evaluate other financial needs and related financial reports in the parish. Religious Education
Religious Education
Welcome to St. Christopher Catholic
WELCOME to St. Christopher Catholic Church! This is your SPIRITUAL HOME. We urge you to become a PROACTIVE member of this “RECONCILING ULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY”. We encourage you to do this in various ways:
1. St. Christopher is one of those parishes that are blessed to have Liturgy (MASS) available to its parishioners daily (morning & evening) and several times on Sundays (English & Spanish). Refresh your spirit each week by participating with the worshipping community on Sunday and Weekday Masses to LIVE your Catholic faith the rest of the week. 2. Contribute to the support of your parish by being generous in offering your TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE. TIME: volunteer to help in any of the various parish ministries outlined in this brochure. TALENT: offer the use of any talent you might for the benefit of your parish ministries. TREASURE: be generous in contributing to the collections at Mass and during our yearly Diocesan Development Fund (DDF). Your parish depends on the weekly collection for almost 70% of its income to cover the various expenses, like: electricity, water, gas, cleaning, repairs and maintenance, ministry formation, etc. We recommend that you consider setting aside your first hour’s pay each week in support of your parish as a sacrificial offering to God. |
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