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Discern How You Can Help Build His Kingdom.

Every baptized person is uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit with charisms—spiritual gifts meant to be used for the good of others and the building up of the Church. Accompany is our response to the Great Commission—Jesus’ call to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). This step on our Clear Path is a response to His call, preparing us to boldly witness the Gospel and accompany others on their journey of discipleship. Whether it’s leading a small group, running a program, or simply walking with one, anyone can answer this call.

Discerning your charisms can help you understand how God is calling you to serve in a way that is joyful, life-giving, and fruitful. This is how we build His Kingdom—by each of us using our gifts to love and serve as the Body of Christ. We invite you to connect with our lead for the Charisms Discernment Ministry to take the Charism Discernment Assessment and discover where your gifts can make the greatest impact.

Contact for charisms discernment assessment

Where to Serve

Visit our Walk With Us page where you can connect with our parish leaders for more information on how to join or particiapte in a specific  ministry/group!

Empowering Disciples to Share the Gospel
Reach More by Evangelical Catholic, is a transformative series that equips you to confidently and effectively share your faith in everyday life. Rooted in the Church’s mission to evangelize, this training will help you grow as a disciple and become a missionary in your own community.

Reach More Training provides practical tools, spiritual formation, and ongoing support to help you live out your calling as a disciple of Christ. Over the course of this training, you’ll learn how to:

  • Deepen your personal relationship with Jesus through prayer and scripture.
  • Build authentic relationships with others and invite them to encounter Christ.
  • Lead small groups that foster meaningful conversations about faith.


Connect with our Director of Mission Outreach.

Discover the Extraordinary Love of God
The Rescue Project is a powerful and inspiring series created by Fr. John Riccardo, designed to help you rediscover the profound story of salvation and God’s incredible plan for your life.

In this series, Fr. Riccardo dives deep into the “why” behind Christianity and together, we’ll walk through the core questions: Why is there something rather than nothing? What is our purpose? What went wrong in the world? And most importantly, what has God done about it?

  • Dynamic Video Content: Fr. Riccardo’s engaging and heartfelt talks present the Gospel in a relatable, thought-provoking way.
  • Small Group Discussions: Connect with others in a welcoming and open environment to reflect on what you’ve heard and share your insights.
  • A Community Experience: Build relationships with fellow parishioners and grow together in faith.
  • Prayerful Encounters: Opportunities to deepen your relationship with Christ through prayer and reflection.


Connect with our Director of Mission Outreach.

Connect with our First Friday Healing Ministry

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A sponsor accompanies the catechumen/candidate in his/her spiritual journey. The sponsor is a witness to the faith and must fulfill all the eligibility requirements of a godparent (fully initiated Catholic, etc.). Beyond the basics, being a good listener is the most essential requirement, but a sponsor also commits to attending sessions and rites with the inquirers. Most often, sponsors are blessed with a rejuvenation of their own faith as they offer the gift of time and support to an inquirer. 

A parish mentor (for adults) fulfills the same basic role as a sponsor, except they are not the official sponsor for the rites. This is for adults who have a friend or family member from outside the parish who will be their sponsor for the rites.

For more, please email our OCIA Director here.

We often have couples that need to have their marriages convalidated (blessed).  Couples who are willing to be both marriage and OCIA sponsors are invaluable.  Many times the seekers come to us knowing no one in the parish, and it helps if we can find them marriage sponsors as well as OCIA sponsors.
 
For more, please email our OCIA Director here.
A catechist helps teach the faith to the candidates and catechumens, under the guidance of the OCIA director.  A good knowledge of the faith is required, but we do have a very comprehensive book so there is no need to have a degree in theology!  The most essential element is a desire to share your faith and your love of Christ and his Church.
 
For more, please email our OCIA Director here.
Assist with Setup, takedown, and welcoming! OCIA is a fairly large group, and we offer coffee and snacks.  Making sure the tables and chairs are in order and that the coffee, etc. are in place is an essential part of making our inquirers feel welcomed. Many hands make light work!
 
For more, please email our OCIA Director here.

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