Confirmation

Confirmation is offered to all Catholic youth currently in the 10th grade and older. Preparation includes classes, service projects, prayer service and a retreat. Each is a chance to experience our faith through the awesome power of the Holy Spirit and allow our youth to express their love for Christ by sharing their faith in Parish and the community. Adult volunteers are needed as catechist and/or assistants willing to teach the provided Confirmation Prep curriculum. Training is provided.

FAITH ALIVE/Generations of Faith

The mission of FAITH ALIVE/Generations of Faith, the adult faith formation program of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, is to nourish gospel values in the parish community through the provision of educational programs and activities. Programs support and sustain lay persons as people of faith, called to carry out the work of the Church, through prayer and service and to bear clear witness to Christ in a way that permeates and transforms our culture.

Jesus Little Lambs

The mission of the Jesus Little Lambs program is to provide preschool age children of our parish their first opportunity for religious education in a classroom environment. The goal of this program is to initiate children into Bible study through age appropriate scripture, crafts and activities. Classes take place during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses, September – May.

Marriage Preparation – Mentoring Couples

Couple Mentors help couples preparing for marriage. Couple mentors meet one-on-one with engaged couples to discuss the skills and gifts necessary for a sacramental marriage.

Mother Seton Book Club

The Mother Seton Book Club is an activity of FATH ALIVE, the Adult Religious Education Program of the parish. The purpose of the Book Club is to promote spiritual reading and to encourage the exploration of ideas through discussion and sharing.

Natural Family Planning

Provides education for safe, effective and morally acceptable alternative to birth control.

Peace and Social Justice Committee

The mission of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Peace and Social Justice Committee is to understand the Church’s social doctrine, communicate its basic teachings on peace and social justice to our parish, and to motivate our parishioners to be a leaven for our culture.

Religious Education

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Religious (SEAS) Education Program assists parents in ensuring that all Catholic youth in public schools have an opportunity for a quality religious education. The program strives to maintain a nurturing, loving, caring, and spiritual atmosphere, while ensuring the right of each person to learn respect for God, self and others. Classes for Kindergarten through 12th grade meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at SEAS. Volunteer Teachers/Assistants are welcome to make their interest known to the Pastoral Minister.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (RCIA/RCIC) is a process through which men, women and children are initiated into the Catholic Church. This is a process involving discernment and stages of conversion, which lead to sacramental initiation. It is the parish community, through its witness, worship, service and catechesis that offers the invitation and support necessary for this initiation. The process is open to all persons seeking to join the Catholic Church or wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith. There are also numerous roles to be filled by Catholics who wish to share their love of Christ and His Church through service to others.

Scripture Study

Sacred Scripture is to our soul what nourishment is to our physical body. It shapes our prayers, informs our conscience, and deepens our knowledge of God. Familiarity with scripture places the issues of our life in a broader context. Getting to know the people of faith in Scripture, and seeing the ways God has worked throughout history, shapes our faith, and offers insight into the unique ways God is at work in our lives. Scripture study groups at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton seek to interpret the scriptures with the mind of the Church, provide rich discussion and faith sharing, and learn ways to apply scripture to daily life.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Grade School (K-8)

The mission of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is to educate each child spiritually, academically, and socially guiding each to live a Christian life anchored in Catholic values.

That Man is You

That Man is You! is an interactive men's program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic Faith and the wisdom of the Saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive. It takes a look at the leadership role that has been entrusted to men and addresses the temptations and struggles men face in a culture that attacks the command of God in our lives. Finally, it helps formulate a plan that allows men to provide authentic male leadership to their families and communities.

Totus Tuus

The mission of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Totus Tuus Program is to bring the youth together in a fun, Christian atmosphere to enhance their relationship with Jesus Christ. This event takes place one week during the summer at the church. K-6th sessions are held during the day, 7th-12th sessions are at night. Volunteers (adults and/or high school youth) are needed for classrooms aides, providing lunches, dinners & snacks, set-up & clean-up, nurses station, lunchroom supervision, housing of team members, & overall supervision.

Middle School Youth Group

MSYG helps our youth to grow in the love of Jesus Christ, His Church and the Catholic faith through stewardship, activities, special events and monthly meetings. MSYG is open to all 6th, 7th & 8th grade youth. Each grade meets once a month on Wednesday nights, then an event or activity for all grades is held once a month, usually on Saturday night. Volunteers (adults &/or High School youth) are needed to help with supervision, planning, teaching, recruiting other help &/or assisting the Youth Director.

High School Youth Group

Any and all High School Youth (9th-12th Grade) are invited to be a part of this exciting, informative & helpful group. In the Group, youth will learn to be stewards & followers of Jesus Christ as they continue to grow stronger in their Catholic faith…building friendships and having fun while doing it! The Group meets every Sunday night for dinner and fun in the St. Maria Goretti Room (aka The Youth Room). Other events & activities, like trips, service projects, & fundraisers are held throughout the year. Adults who like to interact, teach, lead & have fun with Youth are encouraged to volunteer as Youth Ministers. Transportation, supervision, providing food & drinks, and general assistance are also needed.