OUR NEXT FORMATION CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2016.


CHRISTIAN INITIATION: The initiation process welcomes unbaptized (catechumen) and uncatechized (candidate) people into our Catholic faith. Moving toward the celebration of the initiation sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, the inquirers progress with help from the community in a variety of ways. Inquiry period: Individuals seeking a faith life meet with ministers to discuss concerns about the process of initiation and about the Catholic faith. The ministers are available on a year-round basis. Catechists meet each week with those who commit to the process of moving toward full initiation into the Church. Catechists unpack the Word with the elect each week, sharing and reflecting on their individual faith journey, relating scripture to their own lives. Sponsors: agree to give encouragement through their presence and pray to catechumens and candidates. Sponsors are fully initiated members of the parish who will worship with these people on a weekly basis, and are available to discuss concerns throughout the process of initiation. The process of Christian Initiation takes a minimum of one year. We depend on the many works of people who will commit to this ministry. Come share the journey!