Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes (10-11-21) Members Present: Father Mike Roach, Deacon Chuck Koesterer, Dan Bacon, Arsenio “RC” Arciga, Phil Baumert, Libby Hernandez, Yvette Lopez, Patrick Schaub The opening prayer was … Read More
Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes (9-13-21) The opening prayer was read by Arsenio “RC” Arciga: An Audience of One (Opening Prayer): Father in heaven I love You with all my heart. … Read More
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Students who are 7 years old AND in at least 2nd Grade are eligible to begin preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion Students preparing for First … Read More
The task of formation of the lay faithful, whether viewed as a responsibility of the individual or as a ministry of the community for its members, is considered critical for the development of "a living, explicit, and fruitful confession of faith" (General Directory for Catechesis, 82).
Adult Faith Formation
ST. JAMES ADULT FAITH PROGRAM
Do you know how to Lent? Sometimes, it feels like Lent is just about giving up chocolate or something else, but it’s more. How do we prepare for this most important time? Do you know and want to do something more than just giving up something you enjoy?
HOW TO LENT
HOW TO LENT is a new study that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This study will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Join us and heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord, using HOW TO LENT to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season.
Day: Wednesday OR Thursday 6:30- 8 PM
Start Date: March 12th / 13th, 2025
Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: Parish Hall
Facilitators: Matt Maggi & Sherri Porterfield
Costs: No Cost
Online registration starts Feb 23rd and runs through March 5th.
In-person registration after all masses on Feb 22 / 23 in the Parish Hall.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which individuals who have reached the age of reason (usually age seven years or older) prepare to receive Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, in the Roman Catholic tradition. Christian Initiation is for the unbaptized, individuals from another Christian tradition, or for Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist.
During the process we explore the Catholic tradition, provide opportunities for spiritual growth, engage participants in the community life of the parish, and help those seeking to enter the church to form a relationship with a sponsor. Your journey may begin at any time; Christian Initiation is an ongoing, year-round program of inquiry and catechesis, with Confirmation throughout the year and Baptism at the Easter Vigil. Catechetical sessions are at St. James, with baby-sitting available for participants.
Our Newly Initiated Welcomed into the Church at Easter Vigil 2019
Contact: Sandy Gagnon 816-522-3311
Saturday Morning Faith Formation
An adult religious education group held every Saturday from 10 to 11 am in the school library. Participants discuss topics of interest to Catholics. It is an informal group for anyone to attend as often as they wish.
As Catholics, we live out our faith life in a most special way through the seven Sacraments of the Church. The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. The … Read More
The St. James TMIY group has been meeting almost every Saturday since the Corona Virus shutdown. Early on they set up a Zoom meeting format and normally around twenty guys … Read More
Pastoral Council Meeting (via Zoom) Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 Members Present: Julie Harman, Steve Gregoire, Lou Angles, Kevin Nordhues, Dan Bacon, Hugo Mendoza, Marla Neal, & Libby Hernandez. Members … Read More