Faith Formation
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT – Religious Education Office
13 October 2019
NO CATECHISM
There are no catechism classes this week in celebration of Columbus Day. We will return to class at our normal time on Sunday, 20 October. Enjoy your break!
MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
Mark Your Calendar for the 8th Annual Archdiocesan Middle School Conference!
Stepping Into The Light - A deeper look at the Beatitudes. This wonderful opportunity will be on Saturday, 23 November at The Shrine of St Therese of the Little Flower of Jesus at 300 Mildred Avenue NW, ABQ 87107 This is the next Parish south of us, just south of Candelaria and west of 2nd street. The conference will begin at 11 am and conclude after the 4 pm Mass. Pricing and other additional information on how to register will be coming out soon. If you are interested in attending or have questions about Nativity participation contact our middle school coordinator, Fred Baca, at [email protected] .
CONFIRMATION
2nd year confirmation candidates need to bring in their Sponsor information to Francesca ASAP. This information will be used for invitations to future classes as well as the ceremony itself. Please contact Francesca at 340-0421.
OPEN REGISTRATION
St Therese Catholic School is the Jewel of the North Valley! They are currently breaking ground on a new cafeteria and gym facility! Registration is open for kids from pre-K through 8th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. The cost of pre-K at St Therese is half what many day care centers are charging, and your children receive education instead of daycare! Now is your chance to provide your children or grandchildren with a great education in a loving, Christian atmosphere. Scholarships are available. Call 344- 4479 for a tour or to register.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Calling all students! Are you looking for money to help pay for school? This is the perfect opportunity for you.
The Knights of Columbus Council 9928 is awarding scholarships to qualified students in grades Kindergarten through 12th who are attending Catholic School. This is open to male and female family members of the Knights of Columbus or parishioners of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You can also pick up an application at the parish office or contact one of these Knights:
Miguel Troncoso 505-948-4021 [email protected]
Nat Garcia 505-977-9528 [email protected]
James Lucero 505-280-4105 [email protected]
The deadline to turn in the application is November 3, 2019.
BLOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus council 9928 will be conducting a blood drive here at the parish hall TODAY, October 13, 2019 from 8 am till 12 pm. Anyone who is not a member of Council 9928 who donates will be entered in a drawing for a dinner for two and a pair of movie tickets. Whatever blood is donated stays here in the state of NM. Every pint of blood donated saves 3 lives. For more information contact Miguel Troncoso at 505-948-4021 or [email protected]