Pillar of Formation

 - Continuous Conversion

"Being a disciple is not just something else to do, alongside many other things suitable for Christians, it is a total way of life and requires continuing conversion." - USCCB's Stewardship a Disciple's Response - Pastoral Letter on Stewardship


Formation is a formidable task, involving education for the mind and conversion of the heart. To know the "stewardship way of life", does not make one live a "stewardship way of life." Ongoing Catholic education is important if we are to grow in our lives as stewards.


(https://www.usccb.org/committees/evangelization-catechesis/stewardship)


  • †Bible Studies

    ​Various Bible study courses are offered throughout the year to gain an understanding of God’s word.


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  • †Catechism Aide - High School

    Assists catechism teachers with lesson and material preparation as needed.


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  • †Catechism Aide - K-8

    A Classroom Aide is someone who assists our catechists in the classroom with crafts, copying, Bible story readings and many other important tasks. It only requires an hour and a half a week to share with students. 


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  • †Catechism Teacher - High School

    Teachers are needed for the religious education for high school students. Curriculum is supplied.


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  • †Catechism Teacher - K-8

    Catechists are women and men who have responded to a ministerial call that includes a willingness to give an hour and a half a week to assist with the faith formation of our parish children. Curriculum is supplied.


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  • †Infant Baptism Host (Asistente de Bautismo)

    Baptism volunteers in English and Spanish act as hosts during the Sacrament of Baptism. The host is responsible to set up items required for Baptism and greet the families as they arrive, including opening and closing the Church, if necessary.


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  • †Infant Baptism Preparation Teacher (Maestro de Preparación Para el Bautismo)

    Volunteers in this ministry lead sessions to prepare parents and Godparents for the Baptism of their young children. In both English and Spanish, the preparation sessions include catechesis, spiritual growth, and community building.


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  • †Marriage Enrichment

    Married couples seeking to enrich their marriage are invited to participate in the “Marriage Course.” This seven-week program is presented annually. The evening begins with dinner served at tables for two to provide a “Date Night” experience. After input from Marriage Specialists, each couple spends time discussing a theme related to the presentation. A workbook guides the couples through their personal sharing.


    The couples who have experienced this course have given rave reviews for the presentation, personal sharing time, and delicious meals. Volunteers are needed in this ministry to coordinate the program, including the dinners.



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    • Peter & Ana Garcia

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    For the Sacrament of Marriage, please click here.

  • †Religious Education Office Help - K-8

    Performs various clerical tasks as needed. May include computer input, copying, filing, and other tasks.


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  • †Religious Vocation Committee

    Vocation work in the Church today is evangelization, primarily of the young, but ultimately of all Catholics. This ministry seeks to promote and support religious vocations through various activities.


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  • †Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

    RCIA is a process for those seeking to receive or complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) in the Catholic Church. These meetings are part of an ongoing conversion experience that seeks to lead to a deeper understanding and love of the Catholic faith. Parishioners who choose to become involved in this ministry are invited to consider:

    • Becoming a sponsor for the Rite of Christian
    • Initiation of Adults
    • Becoming a Catechist

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  • †"YG 252" - YOUTH GROUP

    A safe, welcoming, and fun weekly gathering for teens (between the ages of 13 and 17). 


    Our new High School Youth Group, here at Presentation, has chosen “252” as the name for our group because of the Bible verse “Luke 2:52,” which describes the teenage years of Jesus.


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