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Welcome...
Catechesis
ministries are focused on
preparing students for their spiritual life on earth. Spiritual
development ministries provide various opportunities both within and
outside of
the parish to grow closer to God through shared experiences with others
and
learning more about the faith.
ACADEMY OF
OUR LADY
Academy of Our
Lady (Pre-K through 8th grade parochial
school)
serves the parishes of St. Catharine and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ridgewood, and
provides a full academic and
faith development program through instruction and shared
experiences.
ADULT
EDUCATION
Various
adult
education experiences
are sponsored by the parish throughout the year. Popular topics
include
spirituality, sacramental catechesis, personal growth, community
building and
social concerns. Our parish co-sponsors G.I.F.T. (Growing in
Faith and
Theology) with neighboring parishes. Presentation/Workshops are
usually
offered in the winter.
BAPTISM
PREPARATION PROGRAM
Parents
prepare for the Baptism of their children by participating in our
preparation
program: an evening of fellowship and instruction. The Sacrament
of
Baptism is celebrated at an afternoon ceremony on a Sunday as well as
during
Sunday Liturgy 10 times each year. Contact the rectory during the
7th
month of pregnancy to make arrangements.
BRIDGES
TO CONTEMPLATIVE LEARNING WITH THOMAS
MERTON
Women
and men of
the parish are invited to come together eight week
sessions to discuss Thomas Merton’s contemplative experience
applied to our
lives. A study guide with appropriate reading for each week will
be used.
CHRISTIAN
FOUNDATIONS FOR MINISTRY (CFM)
CFM is a
program of spiritual
formation
and education designed for those seeking to enrich their understanding
of the
Catholic faith, deepen their own spiritual life, become involved in
ministry or
enhance their current involvement in the Church and in the world.
CFM,
which is a three year program, is accredited by the United States
Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Each year of CFM consists of three 8
week
cycles. Courses offered in each cycle meet once a week for two
hours. There is an additional day of retreat in each cycle.
This
program is flexible & tailored to meet the needs of today’s
active lay
person.
CORNERSTONE
A
twenty-six hour
faith experience
(from Friday evening through Saturday evening) for adults providing an
opportunity to renew spiritual life through prayer, reflection, small
group
discussion and liturgy. It is presented by parishioners in the Pastoral Center.
The next two Cornerstones are February 26-27 for the men and
November
12-13 for the women.
MEN'S
SHARING GROUP
Men from the
parish meet on the 2nd
and 4th Saturdays of the month from 7am-8:30am to share
scripture,
prayer, community and Christ’s presence in their lives.
MINISTRY
OF MOTHERS SHARING (MOMS): A
PERSONAL JOURNAL
This
eight week
program is offered for the moms of our parish who would
like to share with other moms to receive personal and spiritual
nurturing.
PRAYER GROUP
This weekly
offering of praise
to God includes a
healing ministry on Tuesdays at 8pm in the Pastoral
Center.
A Prayer Request Line is available at 201-796-4636.
PRE-CANA
Engaged
couples
prepare for the Sacrament of
Marriage by attending a workshop related to commitment and the
practical
aspects of marriage. Pre-Cana plans must be made through the
Archdiocese,
Family Life Office. Contact a priest to discuss plans for the
wedding one
year prior to the date of marriage.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION AND SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Religious
Education Program (K
through
8) is for children attending public school with a goal to form and
inform them in
the teachings and traditions of our Catholic faith. The
Sacramental
programs prepare the children of our parish to celebrate the Sacraments
of
Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation. It is taught by the parents
and
reinforced by the teachers in the school and Religious Education
Program.
RETREATS
There
is an annual
silent retreat of all men in parish held on the
third weekend in May at Loyola Retreat House and retreats for women
four times
per year.
RITE FOR
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
(RCIA)
This process of
instruction and
spiritual growth is
for non-Catholics allowing the Spirit to lead them to full initiation
into the
Catholic Church. It is also for Catholics who wish to
return to the Church or have not celebrated 1st Eucharist or
Confirmation.
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation
Bible School is held in
conjunction with
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for one week during the
summer.
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