Adult Ed-The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life—for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good.

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CCD-The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine was an association established in 1562 in Rome for the purpose of providing religious education. In its more modern usage, CCD is the religious teaching program of the Catholic Church. These classes are taught to school age children to learn the basic doctrines of their faith.

CCD Team:

Fr. Gilbert M. Diaz
Lynette Kegley
Karen Burry
Molly Massey
Donna Eden
Misti DeGroot
Lou Sakacsi
Todd DeGroot

What is CCD class?
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine was an association established at Rome in 1562 for the purpose of giving religious education. Its modern usage, often abbreviated CCD or C.C.D., is a religious education program of the Roman Catholic Church, normally designed for children.

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Confirmation-At Confirmation, we recommit to participate in the Church’s work and mission. Sealing with the gift of the Spirit at Confirmation strengthens us for ongoing service in the Body of Christ in the Church and in the world. It prepares us to be active participants in the Church’s mission and to “bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds”

Nearly two years ago, Bishop Stika created a commission to examine, for pastoral reasons, the age of confirmation in the Diocese of Knoxville.  After much prayer, discernment and further consultation, Bishop Stika has decided to move the age (grade level) of confirmation, effective January 1, 2019, to the 5th and 6th grade level.

In regards to Confirmation preparation, it will involve a diocesan wide policy that will require preparation standardization.  (Note: the policy will permit allowances for some flexibility regarding the size of the particular programs.)

 With that we here at Holy Family will begin having Confirmation classes as follows:

2016-17 - 8^th & 9^th grade

2017-18 – 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade

2018-19 – 5^th & 6^th grade

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?
The Sacrament of Confirmation builds on what was begun in Baptism and what is nourished in Holy Eucharist. It completes the process of initiation into the Christian community, and it matures the soul for the work ahead.

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RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA team members is a group of Catholics or recently converted Catholics who support and work with those people who are curious about the Catholic Church and/or are looking forward to becoming Catholics. RCIA team members share their experiences and their Catholic faith with those interested in the Catholic Church. 

RCIA Team:

Fr. Gilbert M. Diaz
Deacon Dean & Karen Burry
Deacon Gil Campos
Gene & Denise Haffner
Jason Davis
Chris Hart

What is the RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism who are above the age of infant baptism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices.

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Youth Ministry-“Youth ministry is the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with the larger community.”