"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person." (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)
Connie Salas - Christian Formation Director Jared Alamo - Youth Director
You know the scenes that make me sob the most in books and movies? It’s not when characters are treated unfairly. It’s not when all seems hopeless. It’s not even necessarily when the protagonist...
“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.” – (Soon-to-Be) Saint Carlo Acutis Eeeeek! Let me pause for a minute to do some backflips!!! A real-life saint. A saint who was alive only 18 years ago?!...
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Source of Life Your flesh dwells within me Your breath, my life now be My heart with one accord Receiveth Thy Holy Word Overabundant be Thy Grace In the Holy Eucharist I now face All contained within...
“If the Apostles and Martyrs, while still in the body, can pray for others…how much more after their crowns, victories, and triumphs are won!” – St. Jerome Image: Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on...
We are all shaped by our life experiences—both the joyful and the painful. Over time, these events begin to influence how we behave, how we react to challenges, and most significantly, how we see...
When you see a red octagon, I’d imagine the first word that pops into your head is “Stop!” Or when you see a check mark on a test, you can safely assume that you got the answer correct on your test....
Years ago, back when I was a Protestant, I was considering sending my son to a Catholic school. While visiting the school, I chatted with the Director of Religious Education. I wanted him to confirm...