When we combine the unique and individual talents God has bestowed upon us, we can truly bring His light to the world as we strive to become a Catholic community of Love, Faith and Hope.
For more information regarding a specific ministry, contact the parish office administrator, Ceci Garcia at 269-857-7951 ext 0.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd The CGS is a response to the hunger of the child who wants to be close to God. It is an exciting alternative to traditional religious education. The hands on curriculum is structured so that it accommodates and nurtures the faith, moral, and physiological states of the child's growth. It is best to consider this program as a multi-year commitment since each session builds on previous sessions and each year build's on the child's experiences the previous year. The Level 1 CGS Atrium is for children ages 3 to 6.
Family Faith Formation is committed to supporting you and your children (age 3 to Confirmation) by offering your family a time for formation and fellowship! A mission for life long faith formation calls us to grow in our Catholic faith. Learning about Catholic beliefs, traditions and values will foster the development of a living, conscious and active faith life. Through a partnership with parents, the youth are prepared to celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist as well as the Sacrament of Confirmation. The goal is to connect the head and heart and instill in youth the desire for holiness.
Catholic Men's Fellowship This lay ministry encourages ment to strenghten their faith in Christ and to become better husbands, fathers, and friends. Discussions focus on scripture, books, videos, etc. The group meets every Saturday morning from 8-10am in the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.
Open Vessels: Women's Faith Sharing Group Open Vessels is about women of faith who share their lived experiences as daughters of God. As we read and discuss spiritual books by various authors, OV provides opportunity for support and growth in our individual spiritual life. For more information please contact Jean Waden or Susan Blair.
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) This ministry prepares adults in the Catholic faith, traditions, beliefs, practices and customs. Because this process is based on the needs of each participant, there is no formal start or end date for this process; those interested should contact the parish office for complete information.