Appeal for Catholic Ministries, or ACM, is the new name for our annual diocesan appeal. For many years, this has been known as the Bishop's Faith Appeal. We pray our 2022 Appeal for Catholic Ministries will be a great success with many families participating. Thank you for all your help and support of our diocese!

Beginning Sunday January 8th, Sacramental Class for First Holy Communion, and Confirmation will be held from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.  Attendance is mandatory for all students, along with their parents, who will be making their First Holy Communion, or Confirmation this year.  The class will held every Sunday at the same time following the initial class on January 8th.  Sacramental classes are an essential aspect of helping each and every child understand the meaning and importance of the Sacraments.  If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
 

The mass for the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be on Saturday, February 4th, at 8:00am.  All are welcome to join!

Who Must Attend the “Protecting God’s Children” Training for Adults?

[Note:  Because of the nature and purpose of this training, attendees are to be 18 years old or older.]

Employees:

Attendance at the initial 3-hr. “Protecting God’s Children” (PGC) training program is required for ALL new full-time and part-time employees in parishes, Catholic schools, diocesan offices & programs, and for ALL clergy (priests and deacons with faculties of the diocese or who minister in the diocese), as well as seminarians and candidates for the permanent diaconate.  Part-time employees also include substitute teachers in schools, those working with Vacation Bible School, and those working in summer youth programs (e.g. Youth Convention, youth camp).

Volunteers:

All volunteers who have regular access to children and youth must attend the initial Protecting God's Children (PGC) training program.  All volunteers must attend the training will include those conducting Teen ACTS Retreats, chaperones for the Diocesan Youth Convention or Youth Camp, those assisting with Vacation Bible School, and those who volunteer with similar activities that have concentrated access to children or youth or that involve overnight stays. Parents and other adults are welcome and encouraged to attend PGC.

When must employees and volunteers attend the PGC training?

Those new employees and volunteers who are required to attend the initial 3-hr. PGC training program must do so within 60 days of their employment date or beginning their volunteer service.  Those who procrastinate in fulfilling this requirement may not be allowed access to children and youth until they complete the training.

RE-CERTIFICATION:

Beginning Oct. 1, 2015, recertification is required every 5 years for all adults who have already completed the initial 3-hour “Protecting God’s Children Program for Adults”.  The recertification is an on-line training session with Virtus:  “PGC On-line Awareness Session 3.0”.  Navigate here for instructions. As an alternative, adults may choose to take another 3-hour in-person “Protecting God’s Children” training, if the on-line module is not feasible.