SPIRITUAL LIFE

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY

Again Jesus began to teach by the lake.  The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge.  –Mark 4:1
 
School of Religion Summer Hours:  Available by appointment.
 
The Transfiguration School of Religion exists to assist families in the faith formation of their children. The program provides opportunities to learn Catholic doctrine, to share faith, to worship through prayer and sacrament, to connect to our parish community, and to respond to the gospel message in witness and service. 

Who would WANT to be a catechist??

===== Parish Lenten Message Series

ONE CHURCH — ONE MESSAGE

 
Summary: 
 
Like all of life, the Christian life requires perseverance, tenacity. Grit. Jesus said that it will be by perseverance we will save our life. The Scriptures tell us that Jesus resolutely determined to go to Jerusalem and that he set his face like flint.  Perseverance means resisting the urge to quit when faced with adversity. In a world entrenched in instant gratification, developing perseverance becomes essential to sustain our faith and navigate life’s challenges.
 
There are instances of feeling overwhelmed, wanting to give up. However, during these tough times, God stands by to provide support and aid in perseverance. Jesus himself exemplified perseverance, overcoming even death to enable us to establish an eternal connection with God. His actions assure us that we can rely on Him for the strength to persist through any challenges we encounter.
 
In this series we will look at how to develop perseverance so that we will persist in our faith and other vital aspects of life.
 
Week One: Introduction (Week One Reflection)
 
Week Two: Community: Friends in Faith (Week Two Reflection)
 
Week Three: Passion/Zeal: Rejoice When It Is Hard (Week Three Reflection)
 
Week Four: Grace: We Are God’s Workmanship (Week Four Reflection)
 
Week Five: Purpose: Death to Self (Week Five Reflection)
 
Explore the weekly reflection in a small faith group setting on Saturday mornings, 9am to 10am in the Old White Church!

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===== Golden Rose Award

CONGRATULATIONS to:
Valerie Martinez
 
Recipient of the Golden Rose Award from
the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in Vicariate 1
 

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, Valerie Martinez was honored with the Golden Rose Award for her great leadership in her parish

community.  We invite you to congratulate this young woman as she continues modeling Christ’s love by serving her parish community.

 


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===== New Lending Library

Open for reading and sharing good reads!

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=====From the Pastor’s Desk

Important communication from Fr. Juan Pablo
 

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===== Could YOU be a Catechist??

Catechists DO NOT need to be teachers. They DO NOT need to be theologians. They DO NOT even need to be a “church lady” (or man). They DO NOT need to have all the answers. Catechists DO need to love Jesus Christ. They MUST want to share their faith with children. They MUST be prepared to have their own faith and love grow.
The School of Religion is looking for English speaking catechists on Wednesday afternoon/evening and Sunday mornings. Catechists are able to waive a portion of the Religious Education tuition for their children or grandchildren. We provide lesson guides, mentoring, support and instruction both in person or online. If you feel you are being called, please call Mary at 847-526-6400 x 239. We have been praying for you to join us.

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The School of Religion is very grateful to our many catechists and aides for their service.  It takes many hands and a great deal of faith to bring Jesus Christ to our children.  Won’t you consider being a part of God’s team?  Please pray on it and call Magdalena at 847.526.6400 x 239 for more information OR RelEd@transfigurationwauconda.com