BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
The purpose of the Baptismal Preparation Program is to renew understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism in today's church for both parents and godparents. The preparation includes fostering understanding of the stewardship of one's faith and the responsibility of both parents and godparents to develop faith in the children who will be baptized. All parents and godparents presenting a child for Baptism for the first time need to attend the Baptismal Preparation Program.
Meetings: The Baptismal Preparation Program for parents and godparents are held on the second Wedneday of the months of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7:30 P.M. in the Cathedral Rectory.
Contact: John and Connie Reitano 277-8571
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is for children who are 3, 4 and 5 years old. This program helps children to become familiar with Bible stories. It also teaches them to pray and to share with other children. Sunday School begins in October and ends in May. Sunday School is held in the grade school auditorium.
Meetings: Sunday School meets during the 10:30 A.M. Mass on Sundays
Contact: Tammy Swank 235-1944 OR Sister Theresa 234-1166
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CATHOLIC LITERARY CLUB
he Catholic Literary Club chooses a “book of the month”. Members-who come from several parishes in the area-read a book individually, and gather on the first Thursday afternoon of the month in the Cathedral Rectory for a one-hour informal, informative discussion. Past titles have included Catholic classics, novels, histories, biographies and current affairs.
For information – Fr. Myler 234-1166
LITTLE FLOWERS GIRLS’ CLUB
Little Flowers Girls’ Club is an after school group. Little Flowers Girls’ Club I a Catholic program for girls ages 5-12 based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of the Catholic saints and Scripture
.Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month after school in the church basement
.Contact: Barb Stock 277-8890
SPONSOR COUPLES
The Sponsor Couple works in conjunction with one of our priests to prepare an engaged couple for marriage. They assist the couple in preparing their liturgy, conduct, with the priest, the wedding rehearsal and make sure certain that things go as planned on the wedding day. This is a challenging but rewarding apostolate.
Meetings: We meet with the priest as needed
Contacts: Nick and Jackie Stevenson 233-7597
Terry and Rita Schaefer 233-6844
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
This is a fun week during the summer vacation months. We learn about Jesus and make lots of crafts and sing songs and just have fun - almost like going to camp. High school age through adult, you can be a teacher or a helper in the class - or song leader - or snack maker. No experience necessary. You need not be a teacher to teach - just love children and Jesus. The teacher guide and kit for each grade level provides detailed lesson plans and a variety of items to assist the teacher in telling the Bible story and instructions to make crafts
Meetings: Vacation bible School is scheduled during the summer ( June or July ).The time is 9:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.. Vacation Bible School is for children ages four years through Grade 6.
Contact: Barb Stock 277-8890
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
The purpose of the RCIA process is to prepare adults for initiation into the Catholic Church, to help them to grow in a love of God and the Church. The RCIA consists of a team of parishioners and parish staff who share their faith and life with those who are interested in the Church
.Meetings: The RCIA meets every week from late August through May.The sessions are on Sunday mornings.
Contact: Sister Theresa Markus (Catechumens) 234-1166 (x104).
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LIFE-LONG FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE
This committee is responsible for all levels of religious education and faith formation programming.
- Coordinating all levels of educational programming in the parish, children through adults, Catholic and public school alike.
- Fostering greater cooperation, coordination and communication among all groups and individuals involved in the educational ministry of the parish.
- Developing and continually updating the focus and purpose of the entire educational effort in the parish.
- Promoting the active involvement of parents in the education of their children.
- Planning and implementing Life-Long Faith Formation opportunities and encourage all to become active in the parish programs.
- Showing sensitivity to the special educational needs of unique groups in the parish, such as physically challenged, minorities, or marginal members of the parish.
Meetings: Meetings are scheduled as needed
Contact: Sister Theresa Markus 234-1166
CURSILLOS IN CHRISTIANITY
An instrument for renewal in the Belleville Diocese, the Cursillo Movement is a movement whose lay and religious members commit themselves to the strategy of the Movement and the Christian transformation of their environments.
The Movement which the Cursillo attempts to develop is not something which subsists merely by the initiative of those who lead it; rather it is a movement which is born, grows and advances to the degree that those persons in the movement allow themselves to be moved by the power of a life of grace. As a method, the Cursillo Movement demands only sufficient authority and a minimum of organization to achieve its purpose. Information regarding weekends, Ultreya or other functions can be found in the Dioceasan newspaper, The Messenger.
The Bellevile Diocesan Cursillo in Christianity holds a yearly men's and yearly women's Currsillo three-day weekend for new candidates to accept the invitation from the Lord Jesus to "Feed My Lambs, Feed My Sheep." It provides methods in which members can form themselves through prayer and through contact with other committed Christians into effective leadership roles so they are able to evangelize within the environments of which they have become a part
.Meetings: Ultreyas are held the second Friday and the fourth Monday of every month in the Cathedral Rectory at 7:30 P.M
Contact: Steve and Jeanette Schranz 277-1778
SECULAR FRANCISCANS ORDER ST. PETER FRATERNITY
The Secular Franciscan Order is part of the "Third Order of St. Francis", founded by St. Francis of Assisi. We are a worldwide, church recognized, canonically established secular order. We are made up of lay men and women, married and single and diocesan priests. Our purpose is to strive to live "the Gospel of Jesus Christ" according to the spirit and manner of St. Francis of Assisi, in our secular state of life. We do this by coming together as a community for prayer, reflection, fellowship and support going from "Gospel of life" and "life to Gospel."
Meetings: Fraternity meetings are held on the 4th. Sunday of the month from 12:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at: St. Teresa Catholic Church 1201 Lebanon Avenue Belleville, Illinois 62221 We are open to Catholics of all parishes. Visitors are most welcome
Contact: Cathy Muren 233-4767 ; Audrey Arnold 394-2466