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CATHOLIC CAFÉ LENTEN SERIES BEGINS! | SUNDAY, February 26th, 2023

February 9, 2023 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | , , , , , , , , ,

Another exciting season of Catholic Cafe is coming your way! This lent we are starting a new series from ascension press:

God wants to give you more. How will you respond this Lent?

Has your relationship with God grown stale? Has it lost its spark? Are you plagued by a particular sin? Something you can’t shake? Are you just tired from the day-to-day grind of your life? These all show that God wants to give you more. And this Lent can be when God gives it to you.

Fr. Mark Toups, an experienced spiritual director, leads readers inward to invite the Lord to heal those areas where they need it most. He follows the same format that tens of thousands enjoyed in Advent with his popular Rejoice! journals. Readers will receive daily guidance as well as supplemental videos, to help enter more deeply into Lent and remain focused throughout the season.

The Lenten series begins @ 9:15 AM (after the 8 AM Mass) on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. All are invited to attend!

For more information please visit the Catholic Cafe page!

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CATHOLIC CAFÉ SERIES BEGINS! | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

September 13, 2022 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | , , , , ,

Another exciting season of Catholic Cafe is coming your way! This fall we are starting a new series called:

“Catholic Answers School of Apologetics: World Religions: A Snapshot Course”

In this course, Joe Heschmeyer (Catholic Answers’ newest apologist) tackles that question, looking at the biblical view of other religions to answer questions such as:

  • Why care what other religions teach?
  • How should a Christian view other world religions?
  • How do we know that Christianity is uniquely true? What distinguishes it from the other religions of the world?
  • What’s the difference between faith and religion?
  • What should you do if you know nothing about the other person’s religion?
  • What, if anything, can we learn from other religions?

Perhaps most importantly, what are some good icebreaker questions to help you find out more about where the other person is coming from and what he believes?

The series begins @ 9:15 AM (after the 8 AM Mass) on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. All are invited to attend!

For more information please visit the Catholic Cafe page!

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RCIA Inquiry Session | Tuesday, August 23, 2022

August 4, 2022 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | , ,
We will be holding an RCIA inquiry session on Tuesday, August 23 @ 6PM in McNally Hall for any adults seeking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Please reach out to our Faith Formation Coordinator in the Parish office for more information
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FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION 2022-23 IS NOW OPEN

July 17, 2022 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | , , ,

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION 2022-23 IS NOW OPEN!! 

“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:16).

Faith Formation Programs at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church: 

If you have a student in grades PreK-12, now is the time to register them (preferably by the first week of August) for our awesome Faith Formation programs!

  • CHILDRENS’ FAITH FORMATION – PreK to Grade 5
  • LIFE TEEN (Middle School Youth) – Grades 6 to 8
  • EDGE (High School Youth) – Grades 9 to 12
  • SACRAMENTAL PREP FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST (2nd Grade)
  • SACRAMENTAL PREP FOR CONFIRMATION (9th Grade)

Requirements:

All interested in participating in ANY of our PreK-12 Faith Formation Programs must be registered parishioners of Holy Name of Mary. Candidates preparing to receive the sacraments are encouraged to:

  • attend Mass regularly and
  • must attend their weekly Sunday Faith Formation classes in order to “have sufficient knowledge and careful preparation” before receiving the sacraments.

Faith Formation Classes will be held on Sunday between the masses. Sacramental prep classes will be held outside of Sunday classes but students receiving Sacraments must also attend their weekly Faith Formation classes.

Registration:

For the purpose of efficient planning & purchasing of supplies, please register as soon as possible, preferably by the first week of August, especially if you have a child due to make their Sacraments.

Click Here to view the 2022-23 Faith Formation Calendar and important updates, changes in class time/days & what to expect for this Faith Formation Year. The Sacramental Prep schedule will be shared later in the year once you have registered your child.

Click Here to register your child/ youth online! OR Hardcopy registration forms are also available in the Church commons. Please fill out and return these to the Parish office during office hours.

Faith Formation 2022-23 classes will begin on Catechetical Sunday, September 18, 2022. The Catechetical Theme for this year is “This is my body given for you” (Luke 22:19). Therefore, teach your children the ways of Our Lord by registering them for Faith Formation here at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. We hope many of you will register and help us make our  Faith Formation program a successful, result-oriented one!

Contact: For more information please get in touch with our Faith Formation Coordinator Louella Sowards

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