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 […]
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. 
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 
The SKS Music Ministry hosted a successful Parish Coffee on February 18! Parishioners of all ages filled the parish center after the 9:30 Mass for coffee, doughnuts and a service project sponsored by the Faithful Families ministry. Laura Kerr, our choir director, did a wonderful job highlighting the music ministry; she arranged for speakers at Mass and had choir members mingling with the coffee crowd, ready to answer questions. The choir signed 10 new members that day!
The three Pastoral Plan committees enter their second year with renewed commitment to make St. Katharine’s an even stronger community of faith. The Liturgy Experience committee continues to find ways to create a rewarding Mass experience for all parishioners while the Parishioner Engagement team strives to offer opportunities for everyone to become involved in our church community.