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Faith Formation News

Hello Families, For the next few months, the Faith Formation students will be learning about Catholic Devotions and how they help strengthen our relationship with God. We will be starting with Divine Mercy and then the Holy Rosary. Meet Our Extended Family – St. Agape, St. Chionia, and St. Irene were three virgin sisters from…

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Happy New Year Parents! Did you know that there’s a difference between a believer and a disciple?? Below is a chart showing the differences, as your children need to know. God rejoices when we take him seriously, and YES! CHILDREN CAN BE DISCIPLES AS WELL AS BELIEVERS. Encourage them to know the difference between a…

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Hello Families, The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is thought by some to be rooted in the gift giving of the Magi. In many cultures, gifts are not exchanged at Christmas, but rather on the feast of the Epiphany. Whenever you exchange your Christmas gifts, take some time to reflect on this tradition of…

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Hello Families! Take Time to Chat-Why does the angel say “Do not be afraid” to Mary? Do you think she was scared? What would it be like to meet an angel? The angel tells Mary, “Nothing is impossible for God.” Have you seen or heard of God doing something that seemed impossible? St. Stephen boldly…

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Hello Families! This Sunday’s Gospel invites us to continue our reflection on the person and mission of John the Baptist. Today we depart from the Gospel of Mark and read a selection from the Gospel of John. The Gospel for today combines a brief passage from the prologue to John’s Gospel with a report about…

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Hello Families! The season of Advent invites us to renew our lives in preparation for the coming of Jesus. The people who heard the message of John the Baptist repented for their sins and were baptized as a sign of God’s forgiveness. In Baptism, our sins are forgiven, and we receive the gift of the…

Faith Formation News

Hello Families! In family life, we try to prepare ourselves for many future things: our next vacation, our children’s education, our retirement. We are careful not to allow ourselves to be caught by surprise so that we can handle any challenges our family may face. Today’s Gospel reminds us that we are called to be…