At this final stage, the growth of the baby is in serious mode with the baby putting on half a pound or more each week. These final weeks are so critical to better equip the baby for life outside of the womb.
Though we have spent weeks studying the intricate details of the weeks of pregnancy, there are still so many mysteries and miracles that occur that we have yet to understand.
Children are a gift. They turn young women and men into mothers and fathers. They push us to see life differently, to focus on what matters and to seek for the things eternal in a search for the best for those we love so much.
The intricacy of the weeks of pregnancy are incredible as we journey through them. God has plans for the baby for growth and love. He chose that mother for that baby.
The gift of life is one that we know comes from the Heavenly Father who longs to share His love and eternity with as many souls as possible.
Though only just beginning in these weeks to have glimpse of a world beyond the safety of the womb, the preborn baby is quietly developing and carefully following the design of God for growth and maturity.
The Apostles and the Early Church grew quickly in their faith as they took over the leadership and the spreading of the faith to the far reaches of the known world.
As the amazing miracle of Jesus’s Resurrection penetrated the hearts of the Apostles and disciples, the work of the Early Church began first timidly and then boldly.
The path unknown has mystery and requires trust. We are asked to walk into the unknown daily. It is a call for surrender and faith in God who does know where our road leads.
Through His sacrifice, Jesus showed us the most perfect love and extended an ocean of mercy upon each of us. This undeserved gift should change us and prepare us to follow Jesus more perfectly.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 Reading 2: Rom 8:28-30 Gospel: Mt 13:44-52 Let me start this reflection with a little biblical history some may or may not be familiar with. The...
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever! How wonderful He is. He is faithful and His mercy and grace abound. He is relentless in His pursuit of us, never giving up on us or leaving us when we but just turn toward Him. Thank You, God, for Your steadfastness and...
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Wis 12:13, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Reading 2: Rom 8:26-27 Gospel: Mt 13:24-43 Once again, this week we have a shorter form of the gospel that may be proclaimed at Sunday Mass, but I eliminated it...
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 55:10-11 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 Reading 2: Rom 8:18-23 Gospel: Mt 13:1-23 There is a shorter version of the gospel that may be proclaimed this week, but I eliminated it above to save some space. Our...
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Zec 9:9-10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 Reading 2: Rom 8:9, 11-13 Gospel: Mt 11:25-30 Zechariah is one of the post-exilic prophets, meaning he received the prophetic call after the Babylonian Exile,...
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a Responsorial Psalm: Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Reading 2: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel: Mt 10:37-42 Our first reading from 2nd Kings is an interesting story about the prophet Elisha and a Shunammite woman who...
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever. Praise be His most holy Name. All glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Glory and honor to Him, who is, who was, and always will be. Praise be to Him who bore our sufferings due to our sins. His mercy endures...
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Jer 20:10-13 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Reading 2: Rom 5:12-15 Gospel: Mt 10:26-33 I think Jeremiah is the most fascinating of all the prophets as he lived during a very tumultuous time in Jerusalem. By the...
Reading 1: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a Responsorial Psalm: Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Reading 2: 1 Cor 10:16-17 Gospel: Jn 6:51-58 This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi Sunday. It is the celebration of the...
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Reading 1: EX 34:4b-6, 8-9 Responsorial Psalm: Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Reading 2: 2 Cor 13:11-13 Gospel: Jn 3:16-18 This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the central...
Para el segundo año de preparación sacramental, los padres siguen siendo los primeros maestros de la fe (CCC n.º 2226). Este es un rol continuo tanto para los padres como para la vida de los estudiantes.
La preparación sacramental se llevará a cabo una vez al mes. Se pide a las familias que asistan semanalmente a la misa dominical, compartan el Evangelio en casa, participen en un retiro, recen el Rosario y que los padres asistan a una charla mensual con nuestro querido sacerdote.
Se ponen recursos a disposición de los padres, especialmente en lo relativo a la misa. Se pide a los estudiantes que traigan un misal para que lo firmen al finalizar la misa de su elección (sábado o domingo).
A continuación, se presentan las fechas de las charlas dirigidas a los padres. Los estudiantes asistirán a clases en un aula en la misma fecha y horario: de 6:30 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.
Se realizarán evaluaciones a los estudiantes; por favor, consulten las Pautas Sacramentales.
La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión está abierta a todos los jóvenes bautizados - a partir del segundo grado escolar - que cumplan con los siguientes requisitos del programa:
El Párroco, el Coordinador de Preparación Sacramental y los padres determinarán conjuntamente la disposición del niño - tanto catequética como espiritual - para recibir los sacramentos.
For year 2, sacramental preparation, parents are still the first teachers of faith CCC#2226. This is an ongoing role for the parents and for the students' lives.
Sacramental preparation would be once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.
Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book to be signed by the end of the Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).
Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Evaluations will be held for students, please refer to the Sacrament Guidelines.
First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation is open to all baptized youth, second grade or older, who meet the following program requirements:
The Pastor, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator, and the parents together determine the child’s readiness, both catechetical and spiritual, to receive the sacraments.
Last year, first-year families followed the new Faith at Home curriculum. Even though we have a lot to grow in, we are very happy that our families have completed the year and are now practicing their faith and following a new way of life.
Faith at Home is a new program where our families do not have to come in person weekly, but once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.
Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book with them to be signed by the end of any Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).
Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time:
April 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
