Formation Adult/Youth
Youth Ministry
High School ................ Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High School Youth Group

Goals
* Strives to promote community and Catholic identity among high school students.
* Provides social, service, and spiritual activities,
* HS youth group is open to all incoming freshman and sophomores enrolled in religious ed class.
* Catholic and non-Catholic friends are always welcome at youth group activities outside of Wednesday night class.
* The high school youth group meets on the last Wednesday of the month during religious ed class.  There are also periodic activities outside of class.

Contact Nathan or Tammy Scheopner with questions.


MIddle School Youth Group
 
Adult
Theology on Tap      Catholicism Video Series . . . . .St Monica's Mom's Group

Theology on Tap......

Monday discussion Series for 20-30 somethings
6:30 drinks/dinner 
7:00 pm Presentation
Samy's Steakhouse Bar, New Addition

Monday January 16
One Body Many Members:
Latino Spirituality
God loves you more that you know!
Luis Villa, Dodge City
Monday February 6
Firm in Faith:
Lessons from World Youth Day 2011
Fr. Ted Stoecklein
Diocese of Dodge City
Monday March 5
One Body, Many Members
Filipino Spirituality
Fr. Rene Labrador
St. Dominic Parish, Garden City
Tuesday April 10
"The Prodigal Son"
Bishop John B. Brungardt
Diocese of Dodge City
Monday April 30
Catholic Jeopardy
LOCATION:  St Dominic Parish Cente


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Catholicism

A video series which discovers the culture of the Catholic church through a global journey.
Hosted by Fr. Robert Barron. 

DVD series will be starting Sunday January 15th
9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M.
Parish Center, room 12
See more information in bulletin

 If any group wishes to view this series at any other time, please contact Lola Wilson
276-2024 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


St. Monica MOMS Group

1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays
St. Monica MOMS (ministry of mothers sharing) offers
fellowship and support to mothers of young children in their
vocations as wives and mothers.

Currently, we are reading and discussing
“The Handbook for Catholic Moms” by Lisa Hendey
(available for purchase at our meetings) )

Childcare is available in the nursery.  We warmly invite you to join our group!!

See flyer for more details.

 

   
 
Religious Formation

2011-12 Calendar

 

2011-12 Enrollment Forms

Active Stewardship Enrollment
Standard Enrollment
Stewardship Agreement

 
 

CLASS SCHEDULE

 
 

K-6

7-10

Confirmation

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7:00-8:00 pm in the school

7:00-8:00 pm in the Parish Center

7:00-8:30 pm in the Parish Center

 
Our goal is to assist the parents in their responsibility to develop in their child, a sense of belonging to a Faith Community which is identified by its beliefs in Jesus Christ as well as the writings and teachings of the Catholic Church. We offer classes for Kindergarten through high school.
The Director of Religious Formation is the overseer of the faith formation program. The program is staffed by capable and conscientious volunteers. The Diocese of Dodge City provides continuing education and certification of catechists through professional college classes, Diocesan workshops, and parish workshops. Anyone teaching in our program must be open to a criminal background check and participating in the Protecting God’s Children workshop on child abuse.
Our sacramental preparation programs require students to be enrolled in the Wednesday evening Religious Formation classes or in St. Dominic School. Baptism is a pre-requisite for the other sacraments. Those who were not baptized at St. Dominic or St. Mary will need to present a copy of their baptismal certificate to the Director of Religious Formation.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are celebrated in second grade or above and the students must be attending their second year of formation classes at St. Dominic or bring records of attendance from another parish. First Reconciliation is celebrated during Advent, following three preparatory meetings. First Eucharist is celebrated in April or May of the same school year, following three or four preparatory meetings.
Confirmation is usually received during the Easter season in the eleventh grade preceded by two years of preparation in ninth and tenth grades. Sponsors must be actively involved Catholics who are at least 16 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
If you have any questions, please call Sister Myra at 276-3500.
 
RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)


RCIA Gathering
Welcome gathering for all those interested in attending the fall sessions.
Parish Center, Tuesday September 20  7pm-8:30pm
For information call Trish (275-0546) or Mary (275-2053)

What is RCIA?

RCIA is the new - though truly old - process introduced by the church in the 1960s, to prepare adults for Catholic baptism. Actually based on the tradition of the very early church, RCIA is now embraced in dioceses all over the world. No longer do individuals seek out private "tutoring" with a priest in order to become "converts." Today, this gradual embrace of Catholic doctrine -- and receiving of the Holy Spirit -- involves the learner, the priest and the entire parish community.

Learners progress through a time of "inquiry," (early questioning), to the "catechumenate," (intense study) and through "purification and enlightenment," (preparation for the Easter sacraments). At Easter Vigil, in a powerful, spirit-filled liturgy, they are baptized and become "neophytes." And, like the rest of us, they continue with conversion that will last the rest of their lives.

Father Rene Labrador leads the RCIA team at St. Dominic. Mary Calzonetti and Trish Keller assist him as coordinators, and Sr. Myra Arney oversees the instructions of youngsters seeking baptism. Other team volunteers serve as discussion leaders, hosts and sponsors. Anyone who feels called to volunteer, or to learn more about the church as an "inquirer," is invited to call the parish office.

Sessions are hosted throughout the year: weekly from September to Easter, and monthly from Easter to the end of August. Meeting times, dates and locations vary. They are announced on this website and in the weekly bulletin.