Catechesis & Evangelization | Good Shepherd Catholic Parish

"The faith of these adults too should continually be enlightened, stimulated and renewed, so that it may pervade the temporal realities in their charge. Thus, for catechesis to be effective, it must be permanent, and it would be quite useless if it stopped short at the threshold of maturity, since catechesis, admittedly under another form, proves no less necessary for adults."

Apostolic Exhortation Catechesis Tradendae

of Pope John Paul II on Cathechesis in our time.

Adult Education

Adult Religious Education nurtures the lifelong development of the whole person—body, mind, heart, and spirit—through broad and flexible opportunities for study, exploration, reflection, and spiritual practice. Adult Religious Education also nurtures the development of a whole community through courses on our relationships, our congregation, our faith movement, and our wider world.

OCIA

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is the path to becoming Catholic. Individuals 18 years old and above, unbaptized or baptized in another faith tradition are invited to participate in classes which start in December, April and September.

Adult Confirmation

We welcome adults who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but has not been confirmed or received their First Communion. Participants must be 18 years old and above.

For information or questions regarding any of our programs, please call the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization at 559-205-2442 or e-mail us at cencomio@gscparish.org.

Bible Studies

“Before Beginning to Read: Raise your mind to the Lord and implore Him to guide your mind Himself, to speak to your heart, and to move your will.” – St. Padre Pio

The Gospels Bible Study

The group meets every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Please contact Jerry DeMelo at 559-960-3245 for more information or call the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization at 559-205-2442 or e-mail us at cencomio@gscparish.org.

St. Mary’s Bible Study

For information or questions regarding any of our programs, please call the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization at 559-205-2442 or e-mail us at cencomio@gscparish.org.