Catechist Formation Class #10- The Creeds

Part II of Answer to Letter written in March 2016 5).  Doesn’t He rather mean that unless we appropriate to ourselves by faith the value of His death for us on Calvary, we can never be saved? It is true that the first part of the dialogue concerns faith.  But Jesus doesn’t stop there.  He …

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The Annulment Process explained: The Church defines sacramental marriage as a marriage between two Christians. For example, if two Baptists were married by a Justice of the Peace, and it was a first marriage for both, not only is that a valid marriage, it is a sacramental marriage. If a Catholic is involved, a third condition must …

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Thank you to everyone across the United States and Canada for their participation in our V8’s for Vocations Raffle! Your support has been a blessing to the Diocese of Gallup’s Seminarian Fund.  May your lives be greatly blessed!   The winner of the raffle is: Don Good from Gallup New Mexico Congratulations Mr. Good!

Marriage Here are some Frequently asked Questions concerning Marriage with answers provided by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please Contact a priest at the parish to help you discern and prepare for Marriage. Ordinarily 6 months of preparation are necessary. How do I know if I’m ready to marry? Do most people consider you emotionally …

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How to Go to Confession In General:What to do: Examine your conscience, asking the help of the Holy Spirit to know your sins. Begin “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Bless me Father, it has been [how long] since my last confession. I am [married/single/etc.] …

Read moreFrom the Rector, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7/2/23