Elementary Catechism

Joey Valenzuela
Director of Religious Education

Registrations Begin July 27th, 2008

Classes Offered:

*Requirements must be met to be eligible for this course
**$25 Fee for First Holy Communion Preparation Courses.
**$20 Fee for all other courses.

TBA

Registrations Begin July 27th, 2008
Middle School Ministry will start again in August 31st, 2008

This course is a new program formatted to teach and reinforce the themes of our faith: Catechesis, Advocacy, Pastoral Care, Social Justice, Evangelization, Leadership Development, Community Life, and Prayer and Worship. This course is not a regular "classroom setting", but an inside and outside view of our faith. The students involved in this ministry will light the flame within themselves and our community with their service and presence.

-Requirements for participation:
- Ages of 10-14     ** $25 Fee**

   Joey Valenzuela         Reyna Salinas

Registration Begins July 27th, 2008
Confirmation Classes Begin September 7th, 2008

This is the first of two classes/years required in preparation of the sacrament of confirmation. Confirmation is the final sacrament of initiation into the religious adulthood in the Catholic faith. There are many requirements to fulfil this preparation including retreats, hours of service and faith formation

Requirements:

1. Be in High school grade level                                                    
2. Already received sacraments of Baptism & Communion       
3. $25 Registration Fee + Retreat Cost

  
     Joey Valenzuela         Reyna Salinas

Registration Begins July 27th, 2008
Confirmation Classes Begin September 7th, 2008

This is the final Confirmation preparation course. In this course, the final stages of instruction will be received. Areas covered include as outlined by the Center of Ministries Development and the Diocese of Las Cruces: Catechesis, Advocacy, Pastoral Care, Social Justice, Evangelization, Leadership Development, Community Life, and Prayer and Worship. Discipleship will be tested and evaluated.

Requirements:

1. Be in High school grade level                                                    
2. Successfully completed Confirmation I  
3. Successfully completed 15 hrs of community service.
4. $25 Registration Fee + Retreat Cost