A Note from our Faith Formation Director . . . Happy Easter! On this weekend, when we celebrate the
Resurrection of the Lord, our parish celebrates the new life in Christ of 18 men, women, and children. At the Easter Vigil Mass they received the three sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Please continue to pray for these new Catholic Christians as they learn to live as children of the light:
Nahid A
Lauren A
Brian D
Gabrielle G
Stephanie G
Aria J
Gia J
Michael J
Corey L
Angelina L
Jinna M
Skye M
Donnie M
Steward N
Eimy P
Miguel P
Natalie T
Reagan T
Nativity Catholic Church also welcomes the following Christians who made a Profession of Faith, were Confirmed, and received Eucharist for the first time as Roman Catholics at the Easter Vigil Mass:
Stephen Galloza
Vilanny Galloza
Mercedes Popham
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13). -- Jo Ann Elder
Jo Ann Elder holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Education from Loyola University – New Orleans.
Children’s Faith Formation Updates
Children’s Faith Formation Reminder: There are no faith formation classes on Easter Sunday (April 16th). Sunday Faith Formation classes will resume on April 23rd. The next Wednesday Family Faith Formation will take place on April 19th at 5:30 p.m. First Eucharist Retreat Reminder: The First Eucharist Retreat will take place next Saturday, April 22
nd from 8:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Each student must be accompanied by a parent or other adult family member. Snacks will be provided.
Confirmation Preparation Reminder: The second sacramental preparation session for Confirmation is this Monday evening, April 16
th, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Sessions will continue through May 15
th. Please contact the Faith Formation Office if you have any questions.