Lending
Library |
Books and videos available after all Sunday
Masses during school year. Service provided by CWL [Details] |
| Sunday School |
Provide Gospel teachings
geared toward children ages 3-4 (junior) or 5-7 (senior). Stories
and crafts in fun, interactive atmosphere during 9:00 Mass,
Sept.-May. |
| Children 3-6 |
Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd A program designed to familiarize young children
with some symbols and basic concepts of Faith in a fun, gentle way.
Call Margy Wardell for information 725-5360. |
| Children in Public School |
Catechetical Correspondence Courses for Kindergarten to High
School offered by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Children preparing
for first Communion should begin in Grade 1. Preparation for
Confirmation requires at least 2 courses. Call the office (885-4480)
or pick up forms at back of Church.
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Sacramental Preparation
for Children |
Parents must attend several
meetings and
offer support to all children preparing for First Communion
or Confirmation. Parents wishing to have a child baptized
must notify the office 2 months in advance and participate in a
preparation program. See sacramental
preparation for details. |
Becoming
Catholic |
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a group-based
course for adults contemplating becoming Catholics. It meets weekly
from September to Pentecost and culminates in Baptism and/or
Confirmation at Easter. Call the office for details or to register
(885-4480).
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Small
Faith
Groups |
6-week study/sharing sessions, one
beginning in fall and another in winter; register at Mass or office
(885-4480) |
| Cursillo Movement |
Move more deeply into Christianity and find support for living a full
Christian life in today's society. The first step is a Curisillo
weekend: for men October 24-27; for women November 7-10. To inquire or
register call Doug/Marg Weber (747-5937) or Ron/Anne McKellar
(746-7248).
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| Marriage Preparation |
Two different courses are offered. One
is required for all couples planning to marry. The other is optional
and additional. Contact the office (885-4480) 6 months before
wedding. |
Adult
Education |
Adult education series in fall ,
covering basic issues in Catholicism. Scripture study program is
available in winter. |
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| Catholic
Institutions [next]
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Saint
Jerome's |
884-8110, www.sju.ca
check out St. Jerome's Centre for Catholic Experience -- excellent
lecture series, audio tapes available from past lectures |
Resurrection
Centre |
885-4370, programs for spiritual
development of laity; also support group for divorced and remarried
Catholics |
| Diocese |
700 King West, Hamilton, ON, L0P 1C7
phone: (905) 528-7988 fax: (905) 528-1088
http://www.hamiltondiocese.com
much info on ethics, justice, youth, programs, church |
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| Other Sources
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Local
Libraries
&
Universities |
Univ. of Waterloo, 888-4567, www.uwaterloo.ca
Wilfrid Laurier Univ., 884-1970, www.wlu.ca
Univ. of Guelph, (519) 824-4120, www.uoguelph.ca
Waterloo Public Library, 886-1310
Kitchener Public Library, 743-0271 |
Catholic
Press &
Web sites |
Check out Resources
page for many more links to a wide variety of resources, including
Bishops' conferences, Catholic newspapers, well-organized diocesan
sites, training and retreat centres, and justice and ethical
sources. |
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