Baptism at St. Katharine’s:  The First Sacrament 

“Baptism is birth into the new life in Christ. In accordance with the Lord’s will, it is necessary for salvation, as is the Church herself, which we enter by Baptism.” CCC 1277
 
Baptism is a sacrament of initiation (along with Confirmation and the Eucharist), through which we are cleansed of original sin, receive the gift of eternal life and are welcomed into the Christian community. When Jesus, although sinless, was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan, he accepted the burden of mankind’s sins and provided a model for […]
2025-02-11T12:59:20-05:00February 11th, 2025|

Growing Ministries!

Since 2022, the Parishioner Engagement committee has helped parish members connect to each other and their faith by encouraging involvement in our ministries and events. Committee members, PREP and the school have teamed up to spread the word about activities to the entire parish, using Flocknote, the bulletin, promotional materials, personal sharing and other methods. 
Successes include:
  • Adult choir: 10 new members
  • Children’s choir and teen choirs: both have added new singers
  • Young adult choir: established in 2023
  • Faithful Families: established in 2022
  • […]

2025-02-11T13:02:55-05:00January 22nd, 2025|

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

You know that line of children you see leaving Mass before the scripture readings? They’re heading over to the parish center for Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Held every Sunday at the 9:30 Mass, Children’s Liturgy helps kids understand the day’s readings and connect the lessons to their own lives. While their parents listen to the word of God in church (child-free!), the liturgy leaders present the same scripture in simple language and use singing, crafts and other activities to engage the […]
2025-02-11T12:57:51-05:00January 15th, 2025|
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