Women's Retreat
ALPHA
ALPHA SESSION
Connection All sessions start with a time of connection - over a meal to relax and build friendships
Content The ALPHA talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like "Who is Jesus", "Why and how do I pray?", and "How does God guide us?"
Conversation One of the most important parts of any ALPHA is the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic in a small group format. Guests hear from others and have an opportunity to contribute/share in a jusdgement free environment.
Ministry Contact: Lupe Ojeda
Adult Confirmation
Baptized Catholic Adults seeking to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church are invited to attend Confirmation Preparation sessions to be held on 7 consecutive Thursdays starting on April 24 through June 5 with Confirmation being celebrated on Pentecost Sunday June 8 2025.
Ministry Contact: Lupe Ojeda
OCIA
The OCIA, is the year long process through which Parishes welcome new Catholics into the Catholic faith.
Following four periods of evangelization, Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate, Period of the Catechumenate, Period of Purification and Enlightenment , and Period of Mystagogy non-baptized men and women draw closer to God in relationship, prayer and knowledge of the faith. OCIA is open to any adult who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
OCIA is open to any adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith.
Ministry Contact: Lupe Ojeda
Ministry Contact: Troy Dueker
Bible and Basketball
This group provides an opportunity for men in the parish to join in exercise, fellowship, and scripture. Leagues are forms at the beginning of each calendar year for weekly play on Thursday nights in the school gym.
Occasional pickup games are also held on saturday mornings.
Marriage Enrichment
Marriage Enrichment offers a monthly time and space for couples to focus on each other privately and be with other like-minded couples. Topics include communication in marriage, living our Catholic faith, and meeting life challenges in the modern world.
Ministry Contact: Bob and Mary Dausch
Ministry Contact: Ann Marie Eckl
Families of Nazareth
Families of Nazareth is always open to new members who desire to cultivate and expand their interior life and for those who want a deeper conversion of the heart. Inspired by the Gospel, we try to imitate Jesus, who lived thirty years of His earthly life being educated by His Mother and St. Joseph as part of the Holy Family in Nazareth. Our Families of Nazareth formation groups meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. We learn to listen to the voice of God as He speaks to us in many ways through Scripture, encyclicals, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, early Church fathers, silence, prayer and spiritual readings. Retreats are also held several times throughout the year.
