The Holy Family Catholic Church official address at 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713, USA - Office phone: 302.368.4665 - The Religious Ed call at: 302.368.8976 - Email address to contact: parish@holyfamilynewark.org.
The Holy Family was founded in 1979 with the vision, hard work and sacrifice of the original worshipers representing the Brookside and Newark regions.
Throughout the 40 years the parish of the Holy Family Catholich Church has grown dynamically in faith, purpose and size. Until now, the Holy Family Catholich Church welcomes more than 1,400 people at Masses every week, has more than 3000 registered families and takes care of thousands in the ministry of the Holy Family Catholich Church. From the humble beginnings, the purpose of the Holy Family Catholich Church is to do God's work. When Parishes grow, the Holy Family Catholich Church does it for God. Today, that goal remains the same.
Mission Statement of the Holy Family Catholic Church
The Holy Family Parish, Established in 1979. The Holy Family Parish is a friendly community of faith rooted in Roman Catholic Tradition. As members of the Body of Christ, the Holy Family Catholic Church is a multicultural and multigenerational parish called to share gifts and talents at the Holy Family Catholic Church. The experience of worship in the Word and Sacrament forces members of the church to witness for all people through catechesis, service, and evangelization.Feast of Pentecost, Jubilee Year, 2000.
Sacramental Preparation
First reconciliation: starting in Fall Level 2 (minimum)
First Eucharist: starts in Spring Class 2 (minimum)
Confirmation: takes place in Class 10 (minimum)
Adult Confirmation: (18 years and over)
Diocesan guidelines are followed for all sacraments. Please consult with DRE / YM for more information.
Baptism: Celebrated on Sunday liturgy or on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays every month. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule.
Marriage: Consult with the parish priest at least one year before and before the plan or decision is made.
Scheduled Meetings and Holy Family Catholic Church Chairs
Pastoral Council: Every 2nd Wednesday every month, 19:00 in the Adult Education Room
Financial Board: Every first Thursday of every month (closed meeting)
Executive Officer: Larry Bucci
Establishment of Lifelong Faith from the Holy Family Catholic Church
21 Gender Rd, Newark, DE 19713
302-368-8976
Administrative & Support Staff
Mare Draper
Director of Ministry of Religion and Youth Education
mdraper@holyfamilynewark.org
Rita Garland
Program Assistant
rgarland@holyfamilynewark.org
Adult Confirmation Program in the Holy Family Catholic Church
BAPTIZED CATHOLICS 18 and older people who have not celebrated their Confirmation (also possibly including those who have not done First Communion) can receive the Confirmation Sacrament during Pentecost in May. To begin the process, please contact the Religious Education office to arrange a time to meet with our Director of Religious Education at 368-8976. The meeting will review your formation to date, access your needs, and explain the steps needed to receive the Sacrament. Adult Confirmation is celebrated annually on or near Pentecost Sunday at St Margaret of Scotland (British Mass) or Holy Cross (Hispanic Mass).Establishment of Adult Faith in the Holy Family Catholic Church
This committee plans opportunities for growth and enrichment for our parish adults. Our program was designed to be responsive to the Bishop's document, "Our Heart Is Burned Within Us", and to address the needs identified in our recent parish survey. We meet once a month. The Holy Family Catholic Church is a sub-committee of the Christian Formation Committee. Anyone aged college or more is welcome to serve on this committee.Christian Formation Committee in the Holy Family Catholic Church
The Christian Formation Committee is one of five standing committees in the Pastoral Council. This committee, advisor to the Director of Religious Education (DRE) and the Youth Coordinating Ministry (CYM), is responsible for recommending and supporting the direction of our parochial catechetical programs for children, adolescents and adults. CFCs are involved in regular self-learning as part of the diocesan accreditation process, setting sustainable goals for excellence and effectiveness. The CFC meets at least 6 times a year and must have representatives of members served by our program.Preschool Religious Education up to Class 9
We offer weekly classes for preschoolers (ages 4 years) to grade 9. Pre-school and kindergarten meet Sunday morning; Class 1 to 8 meet every Monday and Tuesday night, and class 9 meets every Monday and September to April. Trained catechists teach from curricula planned for each grade level. Registration starts in May every year. Call 368-8976 for information. To become a catechist or class assistant, contact our Parish Director of Religious Education.
Sacramental Preparation - Eucharist and Reconciliation
Children's preparation for these sacraments is ADDITIONAL for regular religious education classes. Parents take a leading role in preparation, in union with the parish. Children must be in a religious education class for at least one full year APPRECIATE the entrance to the sacramental preparation program. Reconciliation preparation takes place during October-January in Class 2 or older. Eucharistic preparation takes place during February-May in Class 2 or older. First Communion is celebrated on the first Saturday in May. Call 368-8976 for information. To serve on this team, talk to the Director of Religious Education.
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Special Sacrament / Child
This two-year song is for children "from catechetical age" (usually at least 7 years and above) who want to receive their sacraments after class 2. These classes are designed for children who have never been baptized or for children baptized in other Christian traditions. In the first year, students will receive the Sacrament of Baptism with their families while becoming accustomed to their colleagues in the age-appropriate RE program. Second year students will receive the First Sacrament of Reconciliation and the First Eucharist with their colleagues at the celebration of the First Reconciliation in January and the celebration of the First Eucharist in May (Sunday). Please contact the RE office to register for this program at 368.8976.
Holy Family Catholic Church Confirmation Program
Confirmation candidates, at a minimum, must now be registered in their second year in a Catholic school (grade 9 or higher) or a Religious Education program. This program usually runs for 10 months. At present the formation is January-November and the sacrament is celebrated in the fall. The basic choice for requesting confirmation lies with the candidate in dialogue with his parents and the Youth Ministry Coordinator. Registration is located online for all Holy Family candidates who are registered and eligible. Please call 368-8976 for information.Holy Family Catholic Bible School
This energetic week takes place at the end of June and is open to children aged 3 years through those who enter 5th grade in the fall. Registration takes place during May.
Young Adult Ministry of the Holy Family Catholic Church
The Catholic Bishops of the United States have defined young adults as anyone between the ages of 21 and 39 years. In the Sons and Daughters of the Light document, the American Bishops outlined plans for the ministry of young adults to serve as a guide for parishes and dioceses as they develop this important ministry. The plan for the Diocese of Wilmington is based on this document. The Wilmington Diocese website (www.cdow.org) has a special section for Young Adults, complete with an event calendar. http://bit.ly/2W3lcu8