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Living the Faith
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Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 PMCome on the last Wednesday of each month for Mass at 6:30 followed by Benediction, Adoration, and Confession.Read More
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Friday, May 1, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMRead More
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Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 PMCome on the last Wednesday of each month for Mass at 6:30 followed by Benediction, Adoration, and Confession.Read More
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Friday, June 5, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMRead More
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Hallow Blog
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How can we help you on your spiritual journey?
Everyone has a journey that is different. This makes sense, because we are uniquely created by our Heavenly Father, so our call to holiness isn't necessarily always the same path as everyone else's. Sometimes the trouble with taking the next step is not knowing where or how to begin. However, what's most important is knowing that right now you are on the website of a local faith community made up of two parish homes with vibrant ministries, beautiful liturgies and people who are willing to welcome and help you along your journey.Are you returning to church after being away for sometime?
Are you interested in learning more and becoming Catholic?
Are you involved in your faith, but looking to dive deeper into a spiritual life?
Please use the following links or resources on the page to help you get started, or feel free to contact one of our parish offices to find more information.
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FORMED
This is St. Francis Xavier parish's gift to all of us: to help our marriages, to prepare our children, and to let us dive deeper into our faith no matter where we are. You can access all the content for free from any Internet connected device. There is even a free app! It is easy to register and use; just go to stfx-parish.formed.org and follow the prompts today.
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Eucharistic Revival VideoLearn more!
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Eucharistic Revival Blog
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an hour ago“Beloved child of God” is a title we hear often and usually accept willingly. It speaks of the love, affection, and care that God has for every... -
an hour agoThe first time I came across the story of Alphonse Ratisbonne was on a pilgrimage. I was young and on a life-changing trip with my parish to France... -
2 weeks agoIn the Old Testament Book of Wisdom, there is a powerful passage that looks back on the exodus, the liberation of the Jewish people from 400-plus...
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The Precepts of the Catholic Church
The 5 Precepts of the Catholic Church are mandatory, minimum requirements for maintaining a life of prayer and moral effort within the Church:
- Attend Mass on Sundays/Holy Days of Obligation
- Confess sins at least once a year
- Receive Holy Communion at least during Easter
- Fast/abstain on designated days
- Support the Church's needs
Facts about the Catholic Faith
- Nearly 2,000 years old.
- Was started by Jesus Christ and was the first Christian church.
- Has continued apostolic succession, since the time of Christ.
- Jesus instituted Peter as the first Pope and has continued papal tradition throughout the centuries
- Compiled the sacred books of the Bible, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
- Grounded in both Sacred Tradition and the Holy Scriptures.
- Believes the Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels and saints still pray for us in heaven.
- Calls its members to give witness.
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