Adult Formation

Contact: Rachel & Ben Perrin 985-969-0151 rlbperrin@bellsouth.net

Description: To help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel.

*Called and Gifted

Contact: Lisa Kennedy lisakennedy67@yahoo.com

Description: Discerning Charisms, your super powers! God created you for love and gave you a unique and unrepeatable way of spreading His love. He has equipped you for this mission by giving you special gifts called charisms at Baptism.

Meets: Sunday Morning Formation, Formation Days and/or Retreats as scheduled.

Faith Enrichment

Contact: Stephanie Waguespack 985-981-9859

Description: Sponsors parish wide events aimed to deepen our faith, broaden our knowledge about Catholicism, and to encourage a closer, supportive community

Frequency: as needed to plan events

*Lord Teach Me to Pray

Contact: FOR WOMEN- Connie Triolo – connietriolo444@charter.net –

home 985-467-1307 cell 985-507-7164 and Paula Jarrell 985-429-8977, paulajarrell@live.com

FOR MEN- Ron Huguet 504-232-2484

Description: A 3 part Spiritual Journey aimed at fostering a deep, personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ using the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Part 1: 12 weeks of “Praying Christian Virtue”, Part 2: 27 weeks of “ My 19th Annotation” (adapted for lay persons who do not have the luxury of making a 30 day retreat, Part 3: 14 weeks on “Discernment and The Gifts of the Spirit”

Requirements: Each participant is given a Confidentiality Statement (by Carol Weiler) which states: “Everyone participating in LTMTP is expected to abide by a promise of strict confidentiality. By this we mean that nothing shared by anyone in the group meetings is to be shared or discussed outside with anyone. Nor is one to approach someone from your group to question or comment. If someone in the group approaches you with a question concerning their sharing, you are free to speak with the person. LTMTP offers acceptance and reverence to each participant as he/she shares his/her personal journey with God during the time of faith sharing. It is a privilege to be allowed to share an other’s journey with God.

1) What is said in the group remains there and is never revealed.
2) Never question or inquire about someone’s sharing. Don’t forget that if you question or offer advice the person sharing experiences this as a form of rejection.
3) There is no such thing as “holy gossip”. Please do not break the trust of those in your group because it may not be repairable.
4) PRAY DAILY FOR ONE ANOTHER.” (Facilitators are required to repeat this confidential nature of the meetings throughout the series)

Frequency: Women: Sundays, 9:15 – 10:45 AM and Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45 AM, Other times/days TBA

Men: Sundays, 5:00 –6:30 PM

*Marian Consecration

Contact: Connie Triolo connietriolo444@charter.net

home 985-467-1307 cell 985-507-7164

Description: Conducting meetings, providing materials and information for the 33 days of preparation for Total Consecration. Encourage others who show a desire to facilitate a group of their own by offering to help with needed items - or to meet with families and friends as a facilitator in their home or with church prayer groups.

Requirements: Participants in group faith-sharing are given copies of “10 Commandments for Small Group Success” and reminded of the need for confidentiality at the beginning of each session. Anyone wishing to “make” or “renew” their Total Consecration To Jesus through Mary should attend a majority of the 6 preparation meetings - or inform the ministry leader that they have spent the required 33 days preparing at home with a preparation guide of their choice.

Frequency: Dates: to be scheduled 1) during Lent for Feast Day of The Annunciation and 2) during May/June for Feast Day of Mary Mother of the Church.

Times: Sundays and Tuesdays 9:15-10:45 AM

Marriage Preparation

Contact: Deacon Larry Melancon

985-386-3749

Description: We follow a mentor couple model for marriage preparation. The topics covered include: “Family of Origin”, “Marriage Expectations”, “Communication”, “Sex and Sexuality”, “Making Moral Decisions” and “Sacrament of Matrimony”.

Requirements: Mentor Couples approved by the Pastor.

Frequency: Mentor couple meets with couples preparing for marriage that have already met with Father or Deacon and have already completed and reviewed an assessment with them. We meet with the couples for six sessions over a period of three to four months.

Confidential

*Men’s Prayer

Contact: Chris O’Neill 409-527-1614

Description: The men of the parish gather to pray and discuss important themes of growth in spiritual life.

Meetings: 1st Saturday from 6-7 AM in the Day Chapel

RCIA

Contact: Ed & Julie Hanks 504-812-7703

Description: RCIA is the process for initiating people into the Catholic Church. The RCIA process prepares you to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and 1st Eucharist. After receiving all three of these sacraments you are fully initiated into the Catholic Faith. You can join at any time. For most people the process takes about a year. The formal part of the process, starts during the late summer, with some folks starting as late as the fall (depends on circumstances). Generally, you receive the Sacraments of Initiation the following Easter, at the Easter Vigil Mass (the night before Easter Sunday).

Requirements: For those entering the process of RCIA who feel called by God. Team members must be in good standing with the Church, practicing their faith.

Frequency: RCIA meets most Sundays from 9:30-10:30 AM

Women’s Ministry

Contact: Mary Vedeckis 225-294-6631

Description: Women come together for mutual spiritual enrichment social interaction, and support. We share intercession for our nation, Church, families, etc. We recite the rosary and specific prayers and intentions, have a social time with coffee and desserts, then end with a book or video lesson and discussion. Personal prayer ministry is included occasionally. Periodically we participate in supporting pro-life efforts, seminarians, etc. We usually take an hour at the abortion clinic for 40 days for life, collect diapers for Catholic Charities, items for human trafficking shelters, etc.

Requirements: Simply be a woman who desires to grow in love of Christ and His Church. All sharing is confidential.

Frequency: 6pm Wednesdays

Confidential

Word & Worship

Contact: Fernando Morales 985-662-2844

Description: A gathering of Praise and Worship, Lectio Divina, and Prayer Ministry. Word and Worship is the intercessory prayer hub of the parish, offering support to ministry leaders and parishioners through intercession and individual prayer ministry. It is a ministry of renewal and outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Frequency: Tuesday’s at 7 PM in the Chapel