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BELIEFS

What Do Catholics Believe?

Beliefs

  • Prayer

    Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The Psalms are prayers we sing.

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  • Current Issues

    Our parish community stays informed with Catholic News and Perspective.

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  • The Liturgical Calendar

    The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar.

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  • Papacy & Christian Unity

    The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church.

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  • Catholic Essentials

    We follow spiritual law and foundation.

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  • Sacraments

    The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ.

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Additional Resources

Additional resources from around the web that can provide you with more insight about what Catholics believe and why...

Documents of the Second Vatican Council
Link to The Catholic Encyclopedia
Link to the Catechism of the Church
Link to the Code of Canon Law
Link to the New American Bible

List of Services

  • Lector

    Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.


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  • Altar Server

    Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.


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  • Music Ministry

    Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 7pm in the Choir Loft. Sing at 11:30am Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. Contact the choir director.

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  • Eucharistic Minister

    Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

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  • Usher

    Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.

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  • Baptism Preparation

    Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.

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  • RCIA

    Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.

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