Religious Education
Monday Night Inquiry Classes
If you are interested in learning more about
the Catholic faith this program offers adult catechesis. Team taught by the
Deacons Anthony Pescetti and Dave Lehman the class covers the sacraments,
precepts of the church, the Creed, and many other important subjects covered in
the Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you are in the R.C.I.A. Program, you
will be attending This class. Classes are held in the Youth Ministry Room above
the Chapel (entrance at the top of the stairs). with parking at the bottom of
the stairs in the school/church parking lot. Classes are held from
7:00PM-8:00PM. Contact the Parish Office at
R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - (Adult Religious Education Classes)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for those wishing to obtain information necessary to become a member of the Catholic church. Classes are open to both unbaptized adults and adults who are already baptized in a non-Catholic denomination. For further information on these or other Adult Religious Education classes, please contact Katie Burke at 910-9122. For those interested in becoming a Catechist contact Brenda McCollum at 722-1965. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor contact Ben Pelka at 635-2717.
Catholics Returning Home
Catholics Returning Home is an ongoing series conducted on six consecutive Tuesday evenings, three times a year. Sessions are held in the Youth Ministry Room at 7:30 PM. These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church.
If you have been away from the Catholic Church and want to return, this program is for you and we invite you to join us. If you know someone, either a friend, family member or acquaintance that has been away from the Church, invite them to join Catholics Returning Home. Contact Paul or Stephanie Duncan at 967-8461.
Scripture Study
For more information, call Parish Office 967-1229
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (C.C.D.)
C.C.D. is for children not attending Catholic school. They learn about scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Preparation for children making their first Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation are included in the curriculum. These classes are offered on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Contact Ann Marie Moore at the C.C.D. Office at 966-4314
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Youth Group
Please contact parish office at 967-1229.
St. Mel's Parish Library
The library is located behind the Adoration Chapel. The Parish is fortunate to have a very comprehensive library for those wishing to read about different subjects relating to our faith. ---The Library is open following each Sunday Mass. Contact Johanna Ross at 966-5850 or Joanne Wagner at 967-0190.