RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation)
Adult Preparation for Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, or Confirmation

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic, or in exploring more about the Catholic Faith in order to make a decision about entering the Church more fully through the sacraments of initiation:  Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation?  If so, consider joining as Father Mark Kramer leads a weekly RCIA study of the faith and journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. 

If you would like to join the next class which will form in the fall of 2020, call the Religious Ed office at 662-5271,or email stcharlesrec@gmail.com.
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The Adult Bible Study group will resume on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Meetings will be held in the St. Charles Religious Education Building between the Thensted Center and Grand Coteau Elementary School. This space is large enough, that all seating will be spaced by 6 feet. We will NOT break out into small groups, but review questions after the video. All participants are required to wear facial covering for the protection of all.

We will explore the second Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Sacraments. Not only will you learn about the power and purpose of the sacraments, you’ll also discover how these fonts of inexhaustible grace can transform your life, providing strength, healing, and hope.

The accompanying workbook will cost $30.00. If you are interested in attending, please call, text, or email Paula Andrus – 337 296 4019 or paula.andrus@hotmail.com. If you want a workbook, please register before July 31, 2020.

Wanting to Grow in your faith ?
Franciscan Institute at Home
The Diocese of Lafayette has partnered with Franciscan University in Steibenville, Ohio to give everyone in the diocese access to workshops that can help in their religious formation. Although some of the workshops are geard towards teachers and catechists, many simply give informatin on topics that many of us want to know more about (i.e. the Eucharist, Mary, New Testament, Old Testament). Visit www.franciscanathome.com/diolaf (see link on the side bar) to begin to create your account. The office of Catechetics has a short 3 minute vidio on their webpage www.diolaf.org/christian-formation that will direct you on how to create your personal account. St. Charles Parish has already been placed in the system, so simply create your personal account after selecting our Parish. We believe this is a wonderful opportunity for us to grow in our faith. 

Ignatian Spirituality

St. Ignatius of Loyola established the Spiritual Exercises to grow in union with God and to discern God’s will. Through a daily practice of meditation, prayer, and contemplation, practitioners report having found peace and meaning in their lives and relationships with God and others. They have greater confidence in their life decisions. The Spiritual Exercises are the key spiritual ingredient that helps them center themselves more fully toward Jesus.

To learn more, please see below links to the Jesuit Spirituality Center and Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House located in Grand Coteau.