Parish Family Evangelization & Catechesis
“The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy with Jesus Christ.” – John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae, 5
“The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy with Jesus Christ.” – John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae, 5
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In our own time, in a world often alien and even hostile to faith, believing families are of primary importance as centers as living, radiant faith. For this reason the Second Vatican Council, using an ancient expression, calls the family the Domestic Church (#1656, Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Find out more about this family pathway of evangelization and catechesis for both the parents and the children at this link. Summary of which are:
For more information and questions, please connect with Zara at (331)707-5381 or zara@olmercy.com
Zara is the Evangelization and Communications Director at our parish. As a Catholic evangelist, she loves to share her greatest passion – helping others to come to know the love of Jesus Christ and how to share that love with others.
Before being a full-time agent of rescue for the Holy Spirit, she was a partner and an operations manager for a boutique investment management firm for 13 years, and prior to that tenure was at Morgan Stanley for 6 years.
The most important part of her life and vocation is being a wife and mother. Zara and her husband John have two children.
Find out more about our family faith journeys that include Sacramental Preparation! View descriptions of SEEK, ROOT, MEND & NOURISH HERE.
For more information and questions, please contact:
Office of Family Evangelization & Catechesis for Kindergarten-Grade 5
Mary Jo Trapani | Director
Maryjot@olmercy.com
(331)707-5378
Karen Schwartz | Administrative Assistant
KarenS@olmercy.com
(331)707-5369
Faith formation for families with students in grades 6-8 is called EDGE. Students can participate in EDGE Nights, social, service, retreat and leadership opportunities. Get more details here.
For more information and questions, please contact:
Office of Family & Youth Evangelization & Catechesis for Grades 6-12
Dave Miserendino | Director
DaveM@olmercy.com
(331)707-5371
Karen Schwartz | Administrative Assistant
KarenS@olmercy.com
(331)707-5369
Faith formation for families with high school students (grades 9-12) is called L.I.G.H.T. or Living In God’s Holy Truth. It includes mini-courses, monthly gatherings, service, social events, retreats, trips, conferences, peer ministry and much more. Get more details here.
For more information and questions, please contact:
Office of Family & Youth Evangelization & Catechesis for Grades 6-12
Dave Miserendino | Director
DaveM@olmercy.com
(331)707-5371
Karen Schwartz | Administrative Assistant
KarenS@olmercy.com
(331)707-5369
Amazed at the work of Holy Spirit in our parish, we’re convinced that God is leading us into a time of formation, becoming missionary disciples necessary for the transformation of life and culture. Please click here for more information
Adults (age 18 or older) Looking for Baptisms and Confirmations? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) might be for you. Click here for more information.
Please contact Zara Tan at zara@olmercy.com (630) 851-3444 ext 230 with any questions.