Sunday catechesis for the whole community will take place Sunday, 25 November at Rooselveltplatz 8 (behind the Votiv church) punctually at 9:45 a.m.

The catechesis will cover the following groups:

* Religious Education for Children of All Ages
* Adult Education
* Religious Education for Teens
* First Communion Preparation
* Confirmation Preparation

All classes will start simultaneously at 9:45 so please be on time.

How do I experience that we are God’s temple and that the spirit of God is living amongst us?

You can make use of the following texts and questions to discuss the Gospel message at home sometime during the week.

Sunday, 9 November 2008 is in Dedication of St. John Lateran. For background information on Reflection Question of the Week, please read a previous posting on Proclamation of the Word.

Families with children wishing to prepare for First Communion or Confirmation are asked to be sure to attend the first Whole Community Catechesis on Sunday November 9th at 9:45 a.m. It is still not too late for First Communion Registration and Confirmation Registration.

First Communion and Reconciliation and Confirmation preparations are yearly activities supported by the VESCC community. A gallery of pictures from the First Communion Rites held in April 20, 2008, as well as Confirmation Rites held April 22, 2007 at the Votive Church is available for viewing.