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We need a volunteer to serve as a classroom helper for our 3rd grade Religious Education class. This role is a great opportunity to support our lead catechist and be involved in the faith formation of our students, without the full responsibility of being a lead catechist. The position will start on Sunday, March 16, and there will only be 7 classes left in the semester before summer break, so it's a great opportunity to make an impact in a short amount of time. Please note that, as part of our diocesan guidelines, all catechists and volunteers are required to attend Safe Environment Training to ensure the safety and well-being of our children and adults. (St. Ann's is offering a Safe Environment Training session on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m.) If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Chris Hall, DRE, at 806-655-3302.

Fr. Scott will be discussing Hot Topics during the Pastor's Class. Registration is not required--just show up! The classes are offered during the Sunday Faith Formation hour, 10:15-11:15 a.m. January 26: Construction Update February 23: Divisions in the Church: Traditionalists vs. Liberals March 30: Ethical Dilemmas and Faith April 27: Divorce/Annulments

St. Ann's is offering a 10 hour catechesis class for adults who have already received the Eucharist but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you fall into this category and are interested in participating, please contact Christ Hall at [email protected] or call the parish office (806) 655-3302 by Friday, January 31, 2025. (Please click on the article title to see the entire article, including candidate requirements.)

Parents of students in Year II First Communion preparation classes must attend one of two First Reconciliation Workshops being hosted on Sunday, October 20, or Sunday, October 27. ​Please check your email for the sign-up form and get registered today! If you did not receive the email, please contact Christ Hall at [email protected] or call the parish office at 806-655-3302 to update your email address and get signed up.

A friendly reminder there will be no Faith Formation classes next Sunday, October 13, due to the CISD Fall Break. We will resume classes on ​Sunday, October 20.

We are thrilled that Faith Formation is off to such a great start this year, and we deeply appreciate the trust you place in us to help guide your children in their journey of faith. Our dedicated Catechists are committed to teaching, but occasionally they may need to miss class due to illness, family emergencies, or ​other commitments. To ensure that our classes continue smoothly, we need a reliable group of volunteers who are willing to step in ​as substitute teachers and classroom helpers. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your time and talents while serving our parish community. If you feel called to support our program in this way, please consider joining our team of substitute volunteers. Your involvement would be greatly ​valued and make a ​significant difference in our Faith Formation efforts. Thank you for your continued support and for helping to nurture the faith of our young parishioners.

The first Confirmation II Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Students and at least one parent need to attend this workshop. Confirmation sponsors are invited to attend as well. This is for all students in the second year ​program.

There are no Faith Formation classes this weekend due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2. We hope you enjoy your long weekend and wish you safe travels if you are hitting the road! Classes will resume on Sunday, Sept. 8. If you have not registered your children, please contact the parish office as soon as possible so they can join our Faith Formation programs. The number is (806) 655-3302. You can also email Chris Hall for Pre-K-6th grade at [email protected]. For 7th-12th grades, please contact Angela Asbill at [email protected].

Adults, it belongs to us to learn and know our faith in order to share it, teach it, and live it. While limited space will limit our options this first part of the school year, we are pleased to announce the following opportunities for adult catechesis: Bible Basics for Catholics with Deacon Joe Roder: both Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings (pick one); A Catholic Pilgrimage through American History with Fr. Scott: Sunday mornings between the Masses. (Please click on the article title to see complete descriptions of these classes). Registration begins Saturday, August 3. Classes begin Sunday, August 25.

Faith Formation registration for Pre-K through 6th grade ends on Sunday, August 11. Classes start on Sunday, August 18, and advance registration is required for your children to attend on the first day. Please register promptly to help us prepare adequate supplies and materials. If your child was registered last year, you will only need to review your old form and make any necessary changes. It's super quick and EASY! Either online or paper forms will need to be completed for any new registrations. Please contact Chris Hall, our Director of Religious Education (DRE) at [email protected] with any questions.

If your child was registered last year you will only need to review your old form and many any necessary changes and complete a new fee form. It's super quick and EASY! For all new registrations, complete the paper or online form at https://stannsofcanyon.org/faith-formation-registration to register! Chris Hall, our Director of Religious Education (DRE), will be available after all Masses this weekend in the narthex for registration. Please get your children PreK-6th grade registered as early as possible so we can plan accordingly. Due to rising costs, we regretfully need to increase our fees for ​Faith Formation to cover necessary materials and supplies. The new rates are as follows: ​ 1 child: $25, 2 children: $35, 3+ children: $50. Financial difficulties should not prevent your child from participating. If you need assistance or have any concerns or questions, please contact Chris Hall, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected]

Faith Formation classes are in need of substitute teachers. Our wonderful Catechists occasionally need to miss class due to illness, family emergencies or other obligations and classes still need to go on. We can't accomodate this without a reliable group of people who are willing to step in on occasion and lead a class. Have you ever thought you'd like to teach Faith Formation but were afraid to commit to full time? Subbing could be a perfect way to try it out without the big commitment. If you are hearing the call to help your parish family in this way, please call Chris Hall at the parish office (806) 655-3302 or email [email protected].

St. Ann's is offering a 10-hour catechesis class for adults who have already received the Eucharist but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you fall into this category and are interested in participating, please contact Chris Hall by call the parish office at (806) 655-3302 or email [email protected] by Friday, January 26. Please note: in order to participate in this program and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, the candidate must: Contact the parish office for an interview with Fr. Scott. Be out of high school and at least 18 years old. Be able to commit to 10 hours of catechesis before Confirmation and at least 3 hours after the reception of Confirmation. Attend the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and the Diocesan Confirmation Mass for Adults on Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m.. Provide a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. If married, provide a copy of the Church's certificate of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Understand the person he/she has chose to be the sponsor fulfills all the requirements as stated in Canon Law.

With the Thanksgiving holidays coming up for schools, we wanted to remind families that we WILL have Faith Formation on Sunday, November 19. There will be no Faith Formation classes on Sunday, November 26. Please plan accordingly so that your children are able to attend classes and not have unnecessary absences. Remember that for the two years of sacramental preparation for First Communion (1st and 2nd grade), students must have a 75% attendance for the year in order to be prepared to receive that sacrament. Thank you so much for your efforts and support for Faith Formation.

The Diocese of Amarillo recognizes October as "Safe Environment Month." St. Ann's has scheduled several Safe Environment activities during the month of October 2023. Please note that the Circle of Grace materials for children and youth are very different from Safe Environment training received by adults. Youth: Those in grades 7 through 12 who come on Wednesday nights will receive the Circle of Grace training on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Otherwise, they will receive the training during normal Faith Formation classes on Sunday, Oct. 15. Kinder-6th Grade: Circle of Grace is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15. All children and youth participating in Faith Formation will receive age-appropriate lessons as part of the Circle of Grace program. A make-up session is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 22, during normal Faith Formation time in the parish hall for any child or youth who missed the previous trainings.

Students in the 8th grade or above who attended religious education classes last year and desire to be confirmed this spring, must attend the Confirmation Information Meeting WITH their parents on Sunday, August 27, at 10:15 a.m. in the church. Important dates, information, and books will be given out at this meeting. If you have questions, please contact Adrian Johnson at (806) 655-3302, ext. 8 or [email protected]. May the Lord guide and guard our confirmandi this year as they prepare to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit this spring!

Anyone who currently works with or plans to work with children or youth and is not certified must attend our next Safe Environment Training session on Thursday, Sep. 21, from 6-9 p.m. in the Adult Education Room. The certification lasts 5 years. To attend the training, you must contact the parish office at (806) 655-3302.

Faith Formation starts this Sunday for Pre-K-6th grade! Please note that students who registered after Friday, August 25, at noon will NOT be able to attend class until Sunday, September 10. This is to ensure that we are following Safe Environment protocols, have contact and emergency information for all students, and as a courtesy for our catechists who have worked so hard to prepare for the students they know are coming. Thank you for understanding and for trusting St. Ann's with forming your student in the Catholic faith! You can still register online at https://www.stannsofcanyon.org/faith-formation-registration for children and youth (Pre-K-12th grade) and https://www.stannsofcanyon.org/adult-faith-formation-registration for adults.

Endow is a Catholic apostolate for women where they encouther their identity as daughters of God, enabling them to grow in their faith and ultimately discover their mission in life. This Fall, we will be hosting a study on the Holy Rosary from the perspective of Pope St. John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virgins Mariae. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Ann's. We will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 5. Women can order their own hard copy of the book or order the ebook at endowgroups.org. For more information or to sign up, please email Sarah Kolath at [email protected] or text Sarah before Sunday, August 27 (Sarah's phone number is in the August 13 bulletin).

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a rite of the Catholic Church for unbaptized persons, baptized persons from another Christian tradition, or for baptized Catholics who were never catechized who wish to become Catholic through receiving Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. If you are someone who fits this or a similar description, we invite you to come to one of our "Come and See" nights to learn more about becoming a Catholic Christian or completing the Sacraments of Initiation! Join us this Wednesday, August 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B for the last "Come and See Night" before we begin our RCIA sessions!