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Idaho Falls Catholic Community
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Adult Education
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Eric & Charlotte Shaber: 523-6825
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The adult education programs seek various ways to continue Catholic education. Classes will be facilitated by priests, deacons, or professional subject matter experts who will try to provide teh latest Catholic theological understanding on the subject matter involved. Following specific interests or needs educational opportunities will be added.
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Volunteers are needed to develop additional educational opportunities or to host a program. Success of this program is dependant on the extent of our support through attendance. Catholicism is so rich and goes so deep that the more we study the more we study the more wonderful and exciting our faith will become.
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Cursillo
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English: Vince Aquino: 523-5992
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Spanish: Jorge Ambrocio: 525-2038
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The Cursillo ministry is a structured "retreat" fromat consisting of a three day weekend. Following the retreat you begin living the "Fourth Day". The Cursillo movement began in Spain. It was introduced into the United States and allowed Catholic men and women to recognize that by living te life of Christ we can bring about change inour life. The weekend focuses on three aspects of spirituality; Christian action; Christian study; and Christian piety. THe Cursillo is based on a small Christian community in action where men and women gather in prayer for reflection onthe three focus factors. THe Fourth Day continues with a weekly meeting answering the following three points of the past week; your closest moment to Christ, your Christian study; and your Christian action.
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These retreats are conducted every two years in English and every year in the Hispanic community.
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Elementary Religious Education
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Marilou Hart: 524-0116
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The Elementary program covers children age four through ten with First Communion preparation for the older grades. These children are taught the fundamentals of Catholicism using the "Blest Are We" series. Included in this process is a two year class that culimnates in Reconciliation and First Communion in second grade. Older sacramental preparation students are using a variety of books depending on the grade of the student.
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High School Religious Education
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Marie Tracy: 522-4366 ext.18
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The Senior High Religious Education program is geared to grades nine through twelve. Included is a two year preparation for the sacrament of confirmation beginning in the ninth grade and ending with confirmation in tenth grade. The program is developed around the life teen mass held on Sunday night. After the mass the teens enjoy education on everything from rosary to social justice. This moves the youth forward into an active adult life with God and the Catholic community.
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IFCC Retreat Group
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Mike Rybecki: 525-3316
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This group conducts an evangelization retreat for area Caholics on on weekend each year. The Idaho Falls Catholic Community retreat is a journey designed to help renew our baptism and confirmation. It also encourages renewed commitment to our faith and to our Catholic community through the living witness of fellow parishioners and small group sharing of the essential aspects of our faith. Retreatants experience the simplicity and power of beign a Catholic Christian. Our mission as Catholic laity is to evangelize our world through our example and by what we say. Prepare to share.
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Junior High Religious Education
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Mary Haley: 524-0116
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This program centers on students from sixth through eight grades. Its goal is to deepen the basic knowledge of faith into a personal commitment and deeper understanding of the Catholic Church and God. A youth group format is used which includes games, music in small and large group classes twice a month on Monday nights. Retreats and large fun activities are offered every month to deepen Catholic friendship.
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Religious Education
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Marilou Hart: 524-0116
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The Idaho Falls Catholic Community Religious youth Education program is separated into three categories; Elementary, Junior High and Senior High students. These programs all use the teachings of the Council of Bishops with their requirements for religious education.
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Vocation Department
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Teresa Lloyd: 523-7482
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This ministry is a quiet ministry made available to help those interested in broadening their awareness of all the different religious communities around the country. Pamphlets are available at the parish office detailing the religious life of each community. Also on hand, is the book "A Guide to Religious Ministries", a reference guide for men and women. A web site devoted to this topic is at http://www.religiousministries.com
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