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Preparation for Easter Vigil and Three Sacraments of Initiation Retreat: Saturday, April 4, 2026
SATURDAY , April 4, 2026 Rehearsal: 11:00 AM Have a peaceful, relaxing, and restful day..... Be sure to have healthy nourishment BEFORE the Vigil ALL PARTICIPANTS: Be at the OUTDOOR SANCTUARY by 6:00 PM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr 41 min read
Our Catholic Identity: CHAPTER 14: THE LORD'S PRAYER
The Lord's Prayer is the central prayer of the Church. Along with the Creed, it is a symbol of the faith of the Church. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, (SINS) as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, AMEN REFLECTING. Reflect on one of the petitions in the Lord's Pr
Mar 264 min read
IMPORTANT DATES/Information for Three Sacraments of Initiation Children,Youth Families, Godparents
PREPARATION for the THREE SACRAMENTS of INITIATION VERY IMPORTANT DATES/Information to SAVE Beloved Families: God has been actively forming the hearts and minds of your children, youth, and young adults to become an active part of his family forever. We hope that you are seeing how their faith in Jesus is growing and how they truly want to receive more of God’s grace-filled life through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION SATURDAY,
Mar 256 min read
REQUIRED Basic PRAYERS and CREEDS /Oraciones básicas y credos requeridos
Jesus Teaching His Disciples How to Pray: Matthew 6:9-13 PRAYERS SIGN of the CROSS In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN OUR FATHER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, (SINS) as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, AMEN THE HAIL MARY
Mar 245 min read
THE THIRD SCRUTINY: Whoever believes in me will live forever. John 11:1-45
I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; whoever believes in me, will live forever Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead John 11:1-45 OVERVIEW Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary, died and was buried. Jesus told them: “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die. Jesus gave physical life back to Lazarus to show that He is the Son of God. To those who believe in HIS RESURRECTION and follow
Mar 204 min read
THURSDAY FAITH FORMATION: March 19, 2026
Greetings Confirmands and Beloved Families! Here are your hand-outs, important announcements, and homework assignments: HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Complete RECALLING and REFLECTING for Chapter 12, Review of Part 3, and RECALLING and REFLECTING for Chapter 13. See sample responses below! HAND-OUTS Jubilee Mass: 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2026 OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY: CHAPTER 12: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Sample Responses OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY: Review of Part Three: We Live O
Mar 181 min read
THE SECOND SCRUTINY: Jesus Gives Sight to the Man Born Blind: John 9:1-41
Jesus is the light. He heals a man born blind who comes to see with the spiritual eyes of his heart. Jesus calls himself the Son of Man.
Mar 105 min read
The Woman at the Well for CONFIRMANDS
John 4:5-42 Jesus and the Living Water A Lenten Reflection for Confirmation Candidates and Families John 4:5–42 – The Samaritan Woman at the Well. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%204%3A5-42&version=NABRE Watch this video to review the story https://youtu.be/ordhsDeAt60?si=_lfj_BM-1giRA0j8 GOING DEEPER: Enjoy this Lectio Divina or Divine Reading of John 4:5-42 for conversion of Mind, Heart, and Life! See inspiring Sample Responses at the end of this POST!!
Mar 46 min read
THE FIRST SCRUTINY: Saturday, March 7, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Lord you are truly the Savior of the world; give me living water, that I may never thirst again! John 4:42, 15 Jesus said, "Those who drink this water will get thirsty again, but those who drink the water that I will give them will never be thirsty again. John 4:13-14., This is a preparation session for The ELECT and their godparents/sponsors and Families for the First Scrutiny to be held on Saturday, March 7 @ 4:00 PM at St. Francis in English. Opening Song: As
Mar 17 min read
THE TRANSFIGURATION: Sunday Mass Preparation. February 28 or March 1, 2026
A voice came from the cloud. It said, “This is my Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” Matthew 17:1-9 BELOVED FAMILIES, SPONSORS and GODPARENTS: We look forward to our special mass on Saturday at 4:00 PM and the Rite of Sending for our Adults and Rite of Election for our Children. Please arrive by 3:45 pm. We encourage our families to sit on the choir side. Look for us! PLEASE take time BEFORE Saturday afternoon to prepare your minds and hearts to encount
Feb 235 min read