Our Adult Faith Formation programs at St. James aim to help adults rediscover and/or deepen their faith and strengthen their own personal witness to the Gospel and their skills in sharing it with others. Groups meet on various days and times as advertised. Regular ministries include: Women’s Bible Study Co-Ed Wednesday Bible Study Recurring Adult …
Youth Ministry offers opportunities for middle and high school students to participate in social, spiritual, and community service activities. The objectives are to draw in young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, to take more active roles in the parish, and to have fun! High school youth group is for students in grades …
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) assists unbaptized adults, as well as non-Catholic Christians, to explore whether God may be inviting them to a new life of discipleship in the Catholic Church. The RCIA also assists baptized Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist. Catechists and sponsors (mentors) accompany …
Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) provides Catholic religious education to children in grades Pre-K to 8 who are not currently attending Catholic schools. Children should attend PREP throughout their school years, but St. James requires two (2) years of PREP prior to the reception of First Holy Communion (2nd grade) and Confirmation (8th grade). “Catch-up” …