AREAS OF EVANGELIZATION

Evangelization programs invite people to look into and join the Church through Christian Initiation, welcome new parishioners to the parish and Catholics returning to active participation.

Christian Initiation (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of conversion for unbaptized adults as well as for Christians baptized in another denomination. It is a comprehensive approach and includes sponsorship by Catholic parishioners, prayer, worship, teaching, spiritual formation, and experiencing community. We need sponsors, team members, and catechists. Click here for more details.

Christian Beginnings for Children
This is a process by which children who have reached the age of reason and have not been baptized prepare for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This is a family process so that parents, as well as children, will be instructed in the faith.

Family Evangelization
Since the Catholic Church considers the task of evangelization as her deepest identity, this group reaches out to inactive Catholics, welcoming back those who have left the practice of the Church, and shares our Catholic faith with non-Catholics and non-believers. They build bridges of friendship sharing their stories of Christ's action in their lives.




Catholics Returning Home
This committee plans and provides programs and opportunities to reach out to Catholics who have, for whatever reason, become inactive or alienated from the church. Click here for more details.

Meeting Schedule
All meetings are at 7:30 PM in Room 10 (upstairs) in Ministry Center

January 8, 2008: Overview: "Why am I here?"
January 15, 2008: Sharing Stories of Faith
January 22, 2008: The Church Today
January 29 , 2008: Explanation of the Mass
February 5 , 2008: Explanation of Reconciliation
February 12, 2008: Explanation of the Creed