Sunday, February 1, 2015

Retreat for Confirmation Year 1 and 2 (2015)

On Saturday January 24 we held our retreat for Confirmation students in both year 1 and 2.  Matt Merry from the diocese was our retreat leader.  We had 128 teenagers present.  The retreat started at 9:00 am and ended with everyone attending the 5:30 Mass.  The church was packed!  I wanted to share some pictures of the day with you.

First we had some Icebreaker games
Presentations and Videos followed by small group discussions 
Community games



Presentations from the students.




Washing of the disciples' feet.

With a captivated audience.
And talks from peers who have been confirmed.
I would like to thank Matt Merry as well as all the volunteers who have made this retreat a success!

Please keep our soon to be confirmed candidates in your prayers.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

New Year's resolutions: The Pope Francis list

'GOSSIP KILLS.' Pope Francis denounces gossip as murder. File photo by Luca Zennaro/EPA/Pool
'GOSSIP KILLS.' Pope Francis denounces gossip as murder. File photo by Luca Zennaro/EPA/Pool

New Year's Resolutions: The Pope Francis List

This post on Rappler by Paterno Esmaquel II is an amazing overview of Pope Francis' primary
concerns. “He preaches against gossip, reminds us to finish our meals, and even tells us not to
fear marriage. Described as the “world's parish priest,” Pope Francis goes beyond abstract
theology, and gives us advice we can use daily. What lessons from him can we bring into 2014?”
Rappler compiles 10 of the Pope's most memorable quotes in the form of New Year's
resolutions. Click here for a printable copy.