All Hallows &  Saint Peter's Parish  

All Hallows Church, St. Peter Church (a mission of All Hallows Church),  and Cristo Rey High School 

City of the Blessed Sacrament, California - Ciudad de Santissimo Sacramento, California


Faith Formation

     
    Study for the figure of St. Peter in
    Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper, painted for
    Milan's Santa Maria delle Grazie.

    .....multiple faith formation programs in multiple languages 

    Faith Formation - WHY?  
    Today, the secular world often seems in direct conflict with Christian spiritual values.  But this is actually the ages-old story of humankind's relationship with God.  As a contemporary culture, we see a variety of cultural challenges to our spirituality.  But it has always been so.  The Old Testament Jews - God's own Chosen People - often found their earthly values in conflict with God's commands.  Later, St. Peter himself forsook Jesus, fearful of a mob.  Medieval kings and even popes - in the name of the Church no less - often fought petty temporal battles about land, money and governance.  Today, we too must face off with the greedy, the covetous and the otherwise unjust.  Faith Formation Programs are an informative and enriching response.  Those new to the faith, exploring their faith, or otherwise seeking to broaden their relationship with God through Christ, are all candidates for any of a variety of programs offered by the All Hallows Community. 

    A note about language:  Though we as Community understand and acknowledge the importance of English to the cohesion of our community and nation, we likewise understand that many of our brothers and sisters do not speak English, and it is for them that we direct programming in their native languages of Spanish and Hmong.  We also embrace a new "tradition" in our Community: assigning statuary and grottos their names in Latin - the traditional liturgical language of the Church, and the official language of The Vatican. 

    Today, the secular world often seems in direct conflict with Christian spiritual values.  But this is actually the ages-old story of humankind's relationship with God.  As a contemporary culture, we see a variety of cultural challenges to our spirituality.  But it has always been so.  The Old Testament Jews - God's own Chosen People - often found their earthly values in conflict with God's commands.  Later, St. Peter himself forsook Jesus, fearful of a mob.  Medieval kings and even popes - in the name of the Church no less - often fought petty temporal battles about land, money and governance.  Today, we too must face off with the greedy, the covetous and the otherwise unjust.  Faith Formation Programs are an informative and enriching response.  Those new to the faith, exploring their faith, or otherwise seeking to broaden their relationship with God through Christ, are all candidates for any of a variety of programs offered by the All Hallows Community. 

    • "RCIA" or Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (English) meets Thursdays during the schoolyear in the Parish School.  Please contact Ms. Irma Corral at ICorral.
    • "RCIA" for teens not enrolled at Cristo Rey High School meets Thursdays during the schoolyear in the Parish School.  Please contact Mr. Ray Moreno at .
    • "RCIA" for teens enrolled at Cristo Rey High School is offered directly through the high school.  Please contact Ms. Susan Greene, Campus Minister, at .
    • Catholic Faith Formation for Children (English) meets weekly on Sundays during the schoolyear in the Parish School.  Please contact Mrs. Cathy Kelly at
    • Catholic Faith Formation for  Children (Spanish) meets weekly on Tuesdays during the schoolyear in the Parish School.  Please contact Ms. Berta Ramos at
    • Catholic Faith Formation for Adults and Children (Hmong) is by appointment with the Deacon for Hmong outreach.  Please contact Deacon Tiu ("two") at the Parish Office:  916 456 7206. 
    • The Queen of Peace Prayer Group meets weekly on Tuesdays, in the Rose Room of the Cristo Rey High School Gymnasium.  Please contact Ms. Denise Hinojos at .
    • The Hispanic Apostolate (Spanish), a charismatic ministry, meets weekly on Fridays at All Hallows Church.  Please contact Juan Avalos at .
    • Catholics Come Home, coming soon.  Please contact Christopher J. Bakes, , if you would like to assist.  Video
    • Personal Spiritual Direction and Youth Counselling is initiated via an appointment with Fr. Oscar Gomez-Medina   Please contact the Parish Office for an appointment:  916 456 7206.
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