Here is an explanation of the Celebration of the Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates who are preparing for Confirmation and First Eucharist or Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. The explanation follows in Spanish.
A conversation with Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, which aired on St. Valentine Catholic Radio and can be found in the Feb. 17 issue of The West Texas Catholic. Photo by Enedelia Obregon, freelancer for the Catholic Spirit, Diocese of Austin.
The next opportunity to take The Sacraments of Healing course, part of the Faith Formation Basic Course, will be Saturday, March 2, according to Sister María Elena Ferrer, SSND, Coordinator of the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation.
Friday, March 1 is the deadline to register to take part in a Youth Pilgrimage to Oklahoma City in honor of Blessed Stanley Rother, Farmer, Priest and Martyr.
Tickets are on sale for the 20th annual Salt and Pepper Luncheon, taking place Thursday, March 21 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.
All women in the Diocese of Amarillo are invited to attend a Retreat, sponsored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW). The Retreat is set for Saturday, March 16 from 8:00am to noon at St. Hyacinth Church, 4500 West Hills Trail.
The Diocese of Amarillo will celebrate the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion Sunday, March 10 at 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington.
The Diocese of Amarillo is offering adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation the opportunity to prepare for the reception of the Sacrament, according to Sister María Elena Ferrer, SSND, director of the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation.
The third and fourth of eight scheduled opportunities to take the course on The Sacraments of Healing, will be offered Saturday, Feb. 16, according to Sister María Elena Ferrer, SSND, Coordinator of the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation.