Love our AVCC kids? We do, too!! Did you know that even during the pandemic our kids in grades K-12 have been connected to the church in so many ways? Many kids attended online sessions of Children's Liturgy, sacramental preparation, the EDGE program, and Teen Alpha. But we have also been able to gather in person, when safe to do so, with our small groups to build community, do service work for the Lazarus House in Lawrence, build teams for our K-4 families, and even get together for some faith formation and CLOW gatherings. And last summer, we were inordinately blessed to be able to do a mission trip with Catholic Heart Work Camp. Our kids need the love and hope of Jesus in their lives now more than ever. We are praying for Covid to be less of a presence in all our lives soon. And when it is, we want to be ready to reach out, welcome, and engage all our kids and teens in even more ministry activities this summer and next year.
What Is Alpha? Alpha is a 10-week series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. No matter where you are in your faith journey, no matter your questions, Alpha is the opportunity to watch videos that tackle questions about life and faith, and then for guests to have a chance to discuss these topics in small groups in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. If you already attended Alpha, maybe you know someone who’s searching and has questions about faith. The adult Alpha sessions are the perfect way to start. No pressure, no commitment, no fee and no driving!
Catholic Heart Work Camp - Summer Mission Trip To New Jersey - July 17-24, 202. Current 8th grade through 12 grade are eligible. Friends welcome! Contact Sheila at sheilab@avcatholic.org.
We learned during Covid, that digital platforms can be very effective and helpful tools for religious education and sacramental preparation. As we continue to grow as discipleship leaders, we are excited about being able to offer both instructional models in a hybrid approach that will help to make faith formation even more accessible to everyone!
It helps to explain why we are engaged in this endeavor of taking up study of the Bible. AsThis four-week study focuses on how the Second Vatican Council clarified and updated the place of the Bible for the Church in the document known as Dei Verbum. The council expanded the use of Bible texts in the lectionary and encouraged our personal study. such, the character of this study is more ABOUT the Bible than a study OF the Bible.
Got Questions about Life? Faith? Meaning? Come Join the conversation! Invite a friend or family member! Alpha is an opportunity to gather, connect, have fun and explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, nonjudgmental environment. Come check it out and see for your self! No cost! Learn more and sign up at: https://www.applevalleycatholic.org/alpha
Preparing for reopening has been no small task. Our goal is to open with a safe environment, keep everyone healthy and also continue to offer quality participation in Mass online for those who remain unable to attend in person.
Please Note - The target reopening is the weekend of June 13-14, NOT June 6-7, as stated in in the Constant Contact email posted May 27. As the email also indicated, the date is dependent upon a lot of factors. Thank you for your patience as we strive to complete the opening criteria and provide a safe experience when we begin to gather.
On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., one of our Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) volunteers will be leading a Facebook Live lesson and reflection on this weekend's readings, from their own home. The Live event will take place on the Apple Valley Catholic Collaborative's Facebook Page. Please gather your young children and join us!