Becoming Catholic (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is designed for adults who wish to become full members of the Catholic Church. RCIA is a process of spiritual enrichment and growth preparing un-baptized adults for Baptism and for other sacraments. It is also for candidates who have been baptized (Catholic and non Catholic) but have not received other sacraments or wish to learn more about their Catholic faith. The process begins in September and continues through Holy Week.  Click the following link for the SCS RCIA page:  https://sites.google.com/site/kurtgarcia/home

Kurt Garcia
kurtgarciarcia @ gmail.com
(504) 957-7100 

Bible Study

The St. Catherine of Siena Adult Scripture Study program combines personal Bible reading, Catholic study books and pro-grams. The scripture study is designed to help parishioners deepen their faith and make a real connection between faith and everyday life. Currently, classes run weekly from September through April. Summer short classes are also available.

SCSBibleStudyNow @ gmail.com

Evening scripture studies
Mary Jeandron
maryms777 @ aol.com
(504) 887-3063

Morning scripture studies
Carol Rooney
carolbrooney @ aol.com
(504) 460-0318
 

FAMILIA

Familia is a program for young mothers who want to grow deeper in their vocation as wives and mothers. Familia will give moms the opportunity to grow in faith and to enrich the faith of their families. Moms will also gain insights on how to instill solid values and virtues in their children. Each session includes a reflection on the upcoming Sunday Gospel, teachings from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the writings of Pope John Paul II as they relate to marriage and family. Babysitting for younger children can be arranged. Familia begins in the Fall and sessions continue throughout the school year. 

Lori Lundgren
pslundgren @ cox.net
(504) 723-5170 
 

Legion of Mary

Legion members are committed to prayer and service in the name of Mary throughout the world. Our weekly meetings are the “heart” of the Legion’s active membership. Our primary focus is to visit the sick and homebound. The Legion meets every Tuesday at 5:30 pm to pray the rosary and discuss the week’s activities. 

Dunbar Argote
d.argote @ adgst.com
(504) 338-5500
 

Lord, Teach Me to Pray

Lord, Teach Me to Pray is a three-part Ignatian prayer series developed to meet the desire for on-going spiritual growth, for an appropriate response to the call to holiness, and for a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord. In facilitated faith-sharing prayer communities, the Lord, himself, teaches us to pray. This program is facilitated in a group setting, meets once a week, and requires daily prayer on assigned scriptures. There are three Parts:

Part 1 – Christian Virtues (12 weeks)
Part 2 – My 19th Annotation (30 weeks)
Part 3 - Discernment & Gifts of the Spirit (14 weeks).

Karen Babbitt
karenrbabbitt @ gmail.com
(504) 837-1049
 

Men of St. Joseph

The Men of St. Joseph is an association of Christian men, united under the Catholic Church, who meet weekly to pray together and encourage each other to be the spiritual leaders of their families. The purpose of the Men of St. Joseph is to instill holiness in men and facilitate spiritual leadership in family and community life.  The Men of St. Joseph meet every Wednesdaymorning from 6:30 - 7:30 amin the Melacon Center.

Harry Hardin
(504) 756-0822
harry.hardin @ hancockwhitney.com

Don Engler
(504) 908-2392
englerdon @ hotmail.com
 

MOMNIPOTENT

"Finding Peace, Balance, & Joy in Your Vocation as a Mother!"  Journey with a diverse group of women as they discuss real issues that moms face every day.  Momnipotent is a video series and group discussion that validates the dignity and importance of motherhood. It will help you recognize your unique feminine strengths and see how you can use those strengths to find peace, balance, and joy in being the woman God created and called you to be.  

Lori Lundgren
pslundgren @ cox.net
(504) 723-5170 
 

Parish School of Religion (PSR)

Religious Education is provided for young people from Kindergarten through high school who attend public or private schools.  Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the school.
Volunteers are needed to help in the classrooms each week.  Students needing service hours are also encouraged to volunteer.
 
Paula Atchley, Director of Religious Educaiton
paula @ stcatherineparish.com
(504) 835-9343 ext. 1506