Last Sunday was the Feast of Corpus Christi, where the Church celebrated the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even though Christ has only “one body,” that body manifests itself in various forms; as the risen body of Christ, as the Eucharist, in our priests (in persona Christi) and in the Church.
Does it feel empty? That’s the question I was asked recently during a holy conversation after my oldest was married. It took me off guard. Was she asking, does the house feel empty? Does it feel like we have less of a family now? Remember, though, this was a holy...
Yet it was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that he endured, while we thought of him as stricken, as one smitten by God and afflicted. But he was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins; upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by his...
“...do not worry beforehand about what you are to say. But say whatever will be given to you at that hour. For it will not be you who are speaking but the Holy Spirit.” - Mark 13:11 Every time, I forget that I have made this commitment to share a Praise Report. Every...
Saint Peter Regalado Today is March 30, 2023. Today is the feast day of St. Peter Regalado. St. Peter Regalado was born in 1390 in Valladolid, Spain. He was raised by his mother who could see signs of holiness in him at a very young age. He would be in devotion for...
“In thinking about Christ’s death, we find ourselves invited to take a good hard look at our everyday activities and to be serious about the faith we profess. Holy Week cannot be a kind of ‘religious interlude’; time taken out from a life which is completely caught up...
A Reflection on the Readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Year A, April 2, 2023Procession: Mt 21:1-11At Mass: Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14-27:66 The readings for Palm Sunday are far too long to copy into a reflection and...
Praise be Jesus Christ Now and Forever! Praise be His Holy Name! He is a good God, He is I AM WHO AM; He is Almighty, All powerful, All Merciful, All loving, Perfect Justice, Wonderful Counselor, the Door, the Gate, the Way, the Truth, the Life. He is constant and...
Today is March 23, 2023. Today is the Feast Day of St. Turibius de Mogrovejo. St. Turibius was born in Mayorga, Spain on November 16, 1538. Throughout his childhood, he performed various acts of charity, and he was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. He would serve the...
My bones are not hidden from you,When I was being made in secret,fashioned in the depths of the earth.Your eyes saw me unformed;in your book all are written downmy days were shaped, before one came to be.- Psalm 139:15-16 Though still developing, the preborn baby’s...
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever. Praise be His Holy and powerful Name! Forever will He reign! He is all good, all mighty, all loving, all merciful, all just, constant and good! Thank You Lord for all thy benefits! Thank You for the constant stream of love,...
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
