GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS TO YOU, Parish Family,

from St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s Religious Education!

Did you know…over 365 times in the Bible, God tells us to BE NOT AFRAID!

Especially in these unusual times, we place our trust in our Heavenly Father & our Blessed Mother.

We find comfort in knowing that “…blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him” (Psalm 34:8)

and that …only faith that is tested can become great faith (James 1:3).

In times like this, we thank God for the gift of FAITH, the Sacraments, and our

Catholic heritage. We draw closer to Christ and teach our children that our strength comes from God

(Exodus 15:2). This is a time for GREAT FAITH, and a time to courageously BE NOT AFRAID. It is also a time to GROW in our understanding of what it means to be Catholic and to teach our children to pray.

Keeping this in mind, Holy Apostles Library and Religious Education has purchased a

subscription to FORMED, an amazing Catholic resource for all of us to enjoy for a year (maybe more?).

Please read about it on the following page and sign-up yourself, your family & your friends for FREE. Enjoy the benefits of movies, books, music, audio talks, and more for all ages.

May God bless us with all that we need, to become what He intends us to be, all for His Glory!

God bless, Fr. Bill Woytavich, Vickie Castellini-Blaisure & Lori Clark

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL,

CONFIRMATION, RCIA & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION.

Due to the COVID-19 concerns/restrictions, classes will be a blend of parent/child learning

at home & online class/Catechists meetings on ZOOM. We are excited to provide parents with wonderful resources that will help them in their mission as primary teachers of the faith

(Catechism of the Catholic Church #2226). We will continue to “MAKE HOME THE HOLY PLACE”

(the theme our archdiocese adopted during Lent) while staying connected to our

Parish Family/Catechists. We hope to encourage one another, share our struggles & joys,

and grow in faith together!

This just might be our best year ever, as we join together in spreading the Good News

within our families, our community, and our world!

*PLEASE COMPLETE REGISTRATION ON-LINE: www.stpatrickstjoseph.weconnect.com

OR MAKE COPIES OF ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM, COMPLETE ONE

FOR EACH CHILD OR ADULT, THEN RETURN BY MAIL to:

105 Buena Vista St, Raton, or deliver to the mailbox at PARISH HALL.

ENCLOSING THE SUGGESTED DONATION WILL ASSIST US IN THE COST OF THE MATERIALS WE PROVIDE. Religious Education begins with a “drive-thru” to pick up materials on

September 23, 2020, from 4 – 6 pm in the Parish Hall parking lot.

GET READY TO ENERGIZE YOUR FAITH LIFE!!!

Ever imagined having an entire Catholic library of movies,

books, and Bible studies at your fingertips?

FORMED is just that…

… access to hundreds of video-based programs, audio talks, movies,

eBooks and more from Augustine Institute & Ignatius Press, with content from Catholic Answers,

St. Paul Center, Knights of Columbus, Sophia Institute, Marian Press, and Magis Center.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & HOLY APOSTLES LIBRARY

have purchased a 1-year subscription FOR OUR ENTIRE PARISH!!!

To begin your FREE ACCESS to FORMED:

Go to www.formed.org … Click on “SIGN UP”
Click on “I Belong to a Parish”
Enter 87740 …touch “SS Patrick and Joseph” …click on “Next”
Create an account (free) Just enter name and email
You will receive a link in your email…YOU’RE IN! ENJOY growing in faith at home!!!

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*We will be using FORMED along with other great materials in our Religious Education classes, so sign up now and become familiar with all that it offers to the whole family! It’s a great place to read books or view DVD’s that teach us about our Catholic faith…or begin a Bible Study! If you are interested in facilitating a Bible Study on FORMED, please contact us at 575.445.9763 and leave a message.

“SPSJ FAMILY FAITH IN ACTION”

Religious Education Facebook page.

Visit and “LIKE” our Facebook page, and enjoy it along with our Religious Education families! Growing in content daily, it’s a tool to inspire and empower parents as they teach their children about our Catholic Faith. We share activities, prayers, music, games, inspirational talks, Mass, Catholic teachings, videos, craft ideas…we learn about Saints, Scripture, the Catechism…and put our Catholic faith into ACTION with service projects we can do as a family. There’s something for everyone… children

to adults!

Also, visit & “LIKE” St Patrick’s-St Joseph’s Catholic Church Facebook page

Visit our website: stpatrickstjoseph.weconnect.com

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT OUR PARISH, ST. PATRICK’S-ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH?

YES _____ NO____ UNSURE____

020 – 2021 Elementary Religious Education/Youth Enrollment:

St. Patrick’s – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, *You may also register on our website:
105 Buena Vista St., Raton, New Mexico 87740 www.stpatrickstjoseph.weconnect.com

CHILD’S FULL LEGAL NAME: __________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________ GRADE: _________ AGE: _________

Place of Birth: _________________________ Child lives with: both parents / mother / father

Mailing Address: _________________________ Other: ______________________________ _________________________ Parents are: married / separated / divorced

Home Phone: _________________________ Married in the Catholic Church? Yes / No

PARENT INFORMATION

Father’s Name: _________________________ Phone: ________________ Work Phone: _______________

Email: _________________________

Father’s Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name: _________________________ Phone: ________________ Work Phone: ______________

Email: _________________________

Mother’s Maiden Name: ___________________________________

Other Children, Names & Ages: __________________________________________________________________________________________

CHILD—SACRAMENTS CHILD HAS ALREADY RECEIVED :

Baptism: Yes / No Date: _______________ Place: ________________________

First Reconciliation: Yes / No Date: _______________ Place: ________________________

First Eucharist: Yes / No Date: _______________ Place: ________________________

Confirmation: Yes / No Date: _______________ Place: ________________________

Godparents: _______________________________________________________________________________

FATHER—SACRAMENTS RECEIVED: (circle) Baptism Holy Communion Confirmation Holy Matrimony

Place of Baptism (where Sacramental records are kept): ______________________

MOTHER—SACRAMENTS RECEIVED: (circle) Baptism Holy Communion Confirmation Holy Matrimony

Place of Baptism (where Sacramental records are kept): ______________________

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SUGGESTED DONATION TO DEFRAY MATERIALS COSTS:

$20 first child, $10 each additional child, $30 First Holy Communion/Confirmation classes.

PLEASE MAIL CHECK OR DELIVER TO DROPBOX AT: ST. PATRICK’S-ST. JOSEPH’S

105 Buena Vista St., Raton, NM 87740

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RCIA – RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

Are there Sacraments you have not yet received? Interested in joining RCIA to deepen your understanding of the Catholic Church & prepare to receive Sacraments?

Name: ___________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Need:

BAPTISM _________

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION __________

CONFIRMATION ____________