Faith Formation
At Holy Cross Catholic Church, we offer a variety of ministries to cater to the diverse needs of our congregation. Our ministries are designed to provide spiritual growth, support, and community for individuals at every stage of life. From marriage preparations to pastoral support, there's something for everyone to engage with and contribute to.
Family Formation
This ministry provides religious education, including sacramental preparation, for families with children in grades K-8. All families are welcome to participate, especially those with children who attend public schools or are homeschooled. The program, designed to support parents as the primary educators of the faith with their children, meets once a month. Please contact the Director of Religious Education at the parish office if interested.
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), is the process by which adult members enter into the Catholic Church. As personal, interior conversation of the heart does not necessarily follow a schedule, OCIA is a process, not a program. Participants may ask questions and learn more about the Catholic Faith. If you want to know more about our faith, this is for you. There is also an opportunity for Catholics to join the leadership team to help guide members through the process. This group meets every Wednesday evening, September through May.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
This is a special Liturgy of the Word during the 10:00 AM Mass designed for our younger Catholics, age 3 through 1st grade. The Children are dismissed from Mass with their Catechist after the Opening Prayer. The children process to the Parish Center to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word at their level. The Catechist brings the children back to the church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. If interested in becoming a Catechist for this ministry, please contact the Director of Religious Education at the parish office.
Seven Sisters Apostolate
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop - a "holy wasting" (cf. Mt 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deepest conformity to Christ. Each member commits to a Holy Hour on a distinct day of the week, thus covering a complete week. The commitment is to that day; the Seven Siste may pray at any time on that day. The Holy Hour is ideally prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament - either in an Adoration Chapel or in front of the Tabernacle. One may also sign up to be a substitute adorer. This Apostolate is open to all women of the parish.
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy
EADM is one of the Mercy Apostolates through the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. It is a guided study program which supports works of mercy in which we endeavor to make "Divine Mercy our way of life." We meet to study, promote, and practice Divine Mercy in our lives. There are several meeting time options. Materials needed are the Bible, the Catechism, St. Faustina's Diary, a copy of the EADM Manual/Study guide, and a Rosary. Meetings last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. You can visit our website here.