Immaculate Conception Church
Ewa, Hawaii
EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Purpose: To teach young parents about Baptism. Our team are currently made up of Lowena Nagamine and Wanda Bega.
When: We have classes for the young parents on Saturday mornings by appointment.
Please contact Immaculate Conception Office to schedule an appointment.
Where: The meetings takes place in the RCIA Office next to the women's restroom from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday mornings.
Time Invested: Each Class is 1-1/2 hours, and there are two classes.
Training: Will sit in on one set of classes to observe and learn from our team members.
Skill Required: Need to like to teach and love young parents and children.
Contact: Immaculate Conception Office 808-3701.
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Purpose: To RCIA, a program of the Catholic Church, is oriented towards those who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic way of life.
THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE RCIA: Through the RCIA, the Catholic Church extends an invitation to: (A) Those who are not associated with a community of faith and who wish to become Catholics; (B) Those who want to convert to Catholicism from another faith. (From them, the RCIA is the process through which they will become full fledged Catholics); and (C) Those who want to learn about the Catholic faith. These individuals may be involved in interfaith marriages or simply are actively involved in a Church of a different denomination and they want to learn more about the Catholic faith in the spirit of ecumenism. While this program is oriented for adults, it accepts teenagers who are mature enough to participate in the RCIA.
Qualifications: A Baptized Catholic that ha all their imitation Sacraments and is in good standing with the Catholic Church. This is a real team-building ministry. We are all teamed up with people who have been through the process before. The RCIA process is a journey that will inspire the facilitators, as well as those in the process of becoming Catholic. THe RCIA fills all these needs of those who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic faith.
Contact: Immaculate Conception Church Office 808-3701.
CCD/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FIRST SACRAMENTS PREPARATION
Purpose: To help children to develop a relationship with Christ by sharing the Gospel and the Catholic Doctrine.
When: Every Sundays of the month, September through May for Grades Pre-K to 6th from 8:15 am to 9:15 am. For Grades 7th - 12th from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.
Where: Immaculate Conception Classrooms, RCIA Office, Gazebo, Outside Parish Hall and Inside the Parish Hall.
Time Invested: One hour preparation and class time; 1 1/2 hours.
Training: Provided, plus "on the job" learning, Safe Environment certified.
Skill Required: Patience, ability to engage children, love of our faith with a desire to pass it on.
Contact: Immaculate Conception Office 808-3701.
CHILDREN SUNDAY LITURGY/KIDSWORD
Purpose: Teach Sunday Gospel to children approximately ages 3 -12.
When: Every Sunday at 9:30 am Mass.
Where: The Parish Hall.
Time Invested: One hour preparation, and twenty minutes teaching weekly.
Training: On the job, Safe Environment certified.
Skill Required: Patience, ability to engage children, love of our faith with the desire to pass it on.
Contact: Immaculate Conception Office 808-3701.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Purpose: To prepare students between grades 9 & 12 to Confirm their Catholic Faith and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is a two-year program.
When: Sundays 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.
Where: The Parish Hall.
Time Invested: Prep time for classes varied. Class time with prep and clean up time on day of class. Be available for retreats and occasional overnight chaperoning for faith gathering and community building projects.
Training: Safe Environment certified, "Bearers of the Light" certified or working towards certification and yearly staff retreat.
Skill Required: Ability to enjoy what our wonderful young people have to offer, to share your love of the Lord and share the faith of our beautiful Catholic religion. Ability to communicate with parents.
Contact: Immaculate Conception Office 808-3701.
COUPLES FOR CHRIST YOUTH MINISTRY
Purpose: Provide guidance, support, empowerment and education to children and teens involved at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
When: weekly meetings.
Training: Safe Environment certified; youth ministers should display these leadership skills: understanding, joy, prayerful, service; understanding scripture and be involved in our parish.
Contact: Immaculate Conception Church Office 808-3701.