What We Do

Adult Confirmation

“For by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence, they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (LG 11; cf. Rite of Confirmation, Introduction 2)

be 18 years old and out of high school
have been baptized in the Catholic Church and received First Communion

Bereavement Ministry Training

Bereavement Ministers assist grieving families prepare the funeral Mass to prayerfully and properly commemorate their loved one’s life.

Pray for the members of the parish community who have died and for their families.
Meet with the bereaved family to offer support and guidance as they plan the funeral liturgy.
Visit the family and friends of the deceased at the wake to offer support and prayer on behalf of their parish community.
Conduct the wake service if needed or requested by the bereaved family.
Serve as a greeter, lector or Eucharistic Minister at the funeral liturgy if needed or requested by the family.
Attend occasional prayer sessions and on-going formation to support the ministry.

Eucharistic Ministry Training

Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion is the formal title of laypeople who distribute the Eucharist during Mass.

Training provides sufficient spiritual, theological and practical preparation to fulfill their role as a Eucharistic Minister with knowledge and reverence.

Lector Training

Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of the Mass. Since lectors proclaim not just any word, but the Word of God, it is essential that they develop the skills required to communicate God’s message competently.

Training provides a solid basis on the theology and spirituality of the ministry, as well as directions for the practical aspects of the ministry.

Ministers of Care Training

Ministers of Care to the sick is a pastoral ministry of caring for those who are hospitalized, in nursing homes or confined to private homes.

Ministers are trained and formed to conduct pastoral visits with time to listen and pray about the concerns of the sick or shut-in person and to share Eucharist with them.
Ministry of Care to the Sick is a service offered to people at vulnerable and painful times in their lives. The person who cares for the sick and shut-in needs to have specific qualities and gifts, including a listening presence, compassion and empathy, a non-judgmental mindset, confidentiality, commitment and follow-through, prayerfulness, a gentle demeanor and commitment to continuous training and spiritual development.
Serving as a Minister of Care is not volunteering; it is a ministry. As such, it’s important that Ministers not act on their own, but on behalf of the Church.

Spanish Formation

Hispanic ministry is the Church’s response to the Hispanic presence. This ministry must be seen as an integral part of the life and mission of the Church in this country. It entails a collaborative effort with the entire community and honors their history, their faith traditions, and the contributions Hispanic Catholic have made in service to the Church and society.” - USCCB, Encuentro and Mission, n. 60