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CATECHETICAL FORMATION
MINISTRIES The Catechetical Formation Ministries of St. Paul Catholic Church include:
Catholic Faith Formation Ministry Religious education for pre-school (3 and 4 year-olds) through 12th grade. This is an ongoing program to provide opportunities for growth in faith through a variety of activities. Students meet one day a week for formal study in the book Blessed are We and are also offered prayer services, retreats, and social activities. Parents are included as an integral part of the program as catechists, aides, office and activity aides. Classes are on Sundays, 10-11am, 11am-12pm, and 12-1pm.. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in this important formation of our children. To volunteer or for more information call Marilou Manela at 381-5200, o en español, Deacon Antonio Ramirez 916-735-0131 o Aracely Narvaez 916-681-2924 o Josefina Costilla 916-688-1722.
CFF UPDATE! The program for First Communion has also been expanded to a 2 year program for students. Children normally receive First
Communion in 2nd grade. The children currently in 1st grade will
continue their program with the second year in First Communion classes
and will receive the Sacrament in May 2008. This ministry is designed to help adult Catholics grow in their faith. The goal is to help parishioners develop their core skills in the faith, to involve faith in their everyday life, and to share their faith with the world. Two Programs are held periodically through the year and are announced in the Church bulletin and here on the web site. They are RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), and the Catholic Update.
Catholics Returning Home Ministry This ministry is for Catholics who have been away from the Church for a while. It consists of a series of six meetings to refresh those desiring to return to the church. The topics of the meetings are:
If you are interested in finding out more about the Catholics Returning Home Program or to register to attend call Kit Mapa at 916-539-0491 or call the office at 916-381-5200. Couples for Christ is a group of parishioners who are committed to live in God's righteousness and holiness, evangelizing people through a life of love and service; we shall work for the renewal of families that will serve God and guild generations of Christian leaders; and, we shall pursue Total Christian Liberation through social justice, respect for life and work with the poor. Any validly married Catholic couple can become memers of CFC by completing the 13 session Christian Life Program to understand God's call as Christian Couples. If you are interested please call Billy or Virgie Monteagudo at 916-682-6394.
Parishioners of St. Paul Catholic Church may participate in the Families in Christ Jesus Ministry. This group is a movement of Catholic Christian Communities who believe in the urgent need to respond to God's call to proclaim and defend His Gospel on the family. The purposes of this group are twofold: evangelism and spiritual renewal. For additional information call Rhett Tejada at 916-682-1259 or the rectory at 916-381-5200. The Vocations Committee of St. Paul Catholic Church is called to a ministry of fostering vocations, especially to ordained ministry and religious life. Two programs the Vocations Committee is presently working on are: Vocations Cross Program - Each Sunday a family, couple or individual comes forward at the end of Mass to receive the vocation cross and prayers. In welcoming the cross into their homes, they commit to pray during the week for the increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. At the end of the week they return the cross and prayers for the next hosting family. This occurs week after week. Adoration for Vocations Program - members of the vocation committee and all parishioners are invited to unite in praying before the Blessed Sacrament for an hour followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass for an increase of vocations to the Church. This program is presently being developed at St. Paul Parish. If you are interested in sharing your God-given time, talents, and treasures for this cause call the office at 916-381-5200 and ask for Flor Manela.
Youth Ministry and Young Adults St. Paul Catholic Church Youth Ministry is an active and committed program for high school age young people. The purpose of the group is to provide a spiritually effective social and prayer group for the youth of our parish. SPYG- St. Paul's Youth Group- will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 1-3pm in the Parish Hall starting Sunday, September 16th. All youth are welcome, grades 7 through 12. Join us for faith, food, fellowship, and fun! Contact info: call the office 916-381-5200.The St. Paul Young Adults Group provides spiritual and parish community involvement activities for those people who are in their early 20s and 30s. For more information about either the Youth Group or the Young Adult Group please call the rectory at 381-5200. This page last updated on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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