"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person." (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)
"El programa de catequesis más eficaz para adolescentes se integra en un programa integral de pastoral juvenil que incluye catequesis, vida comunitaria, evangelización, justicia y servicio, desarrollo de liderazgo, atención pastoral y oración y adoración. Dichos programas tienen como objetivo empoderar a los jóvenes vivir como discípulos de Jesucristo en nuestro mundo de hoy; atraer a los jóvenes a una participación responsable en la vida, misión y obra de la comunidad de fe católica; y fomentar el crecimiento personal y espiritual total de cada joven". (Directorio Nacional de Catequesis, p. 201)
JCC 3 Day Retreat is Friday, May 20th to Sunday, May 22 Location: Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Center in the Bronx NY Cost: $150 (Loadging, 5 meals, and transportation) Sign up as soon as possible during EDGE metting, JCC meeting or go to the Parish Rectory
Sacramental Information and Dates;
Baptism Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 3PM
Call the rectory office at 914-963-0822 for more details.
Penance Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 4PM
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First Communion Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10AM
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Confirmation Parent Meeting: Sunday,May 15, 2022 at 7PM in the Parish Gym
Ceremony: Saturday, June 25, 2022 (Time: TBD)
Confirmation Sponsor's application was due March 1, 2022. If you haven't bring it in please do so as soon as possible. After April 24th we will not be accepting Sponsor application. Saint Name is due May 15.
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