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Elgin, IL 60123
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Baptismal Preparation
Carrie Rauch
 

Baptismal Preparation classes are held six  times a year.  Parents requesting Baptism for their child(ren) meet with the Director of Evangelization prior to the class.  Adult volunteers are needed to assist as discussion leaders.  Lay ministers are also needed for Sunday Baptisms.

Bible Study
Carrie Rauch           

 

This group learns about the Bible and its many books, including when each book was written and for what audience.  The study begins with an overview of the Bible, and then moves to individual books.

C.L.O.W.
Ron Becker

At Children’s Liturgy of the Word, volunteers read the current Sunday Scriptures to children ages 5 to 9 years old and help them understand the Gospel message.  CLOW takes place during the 10:30 AM Mass. Volunteers work on a team once a month. 
Elizabeth Ministry
Pilar Hickey
This women's ministry is designed to offer support to women and their families during the joys, challenges, and sorrows of the childbearing years.

Evangelization
Carrie Rauch

This group provides a vision and strategies to empower the community and its leadership to embrace the message of Christ in their lives.
Men of Faith
John Sloan
This men's group meets Saturday mornings at
7 AM for breakfast and discussion. Participants take turns facilitating the discussion.

Religious Education
Ron Becker

 

This program provides a variety of opportunities to share your talents and faith with the youth of our parish. Volunteers are needed to teach Grades 1-10 one time each week from September through May. Classes are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. 

R.C.I.A.
Ron Becker

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a catechetical program that welcomes and prepares those people interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church. Facilitators lead various group activities and sponsors partner with individual candidates. This program meets once a week from September to May on Wednesday evenings.

Stewardship Commission
Erik Lockard

This group helps parishioners share their time, talent and treasure with the Church out of a sense of gratitude to God for all he has given to us.  Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday evening of each month.

Vacation Bible School
Ron Becker

Each June, the parish offers a one-week Vacation Bible School to all children of the parish aged four through fifth grade. Adult and high school volunteers serve leaders or assistants.  Training is provided.
 

Welcoming Newcomers
Carrie Rauch

Newcomers can sign up at the church office or after all Masses the first Sunday of the month (except July.) New members are invited to an orientation evening (one is held monthly) where they can meet other new members, established members and some of the staff. Volunteers are needed to sign up members and plan/attend the evening.

Women's Ministries
Carrie Rauch

This ministry is dedicated to supporting parish women in their faith by providing opportunities for worship and discussion.

Youth Ministry
 

Adult volunteers help this young adult ministry by working with the parish youth to plan and coordinate events. All the youth ministry programs and services are available to every high school youth of the parish. 
   
   
   

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