Faith Formation

Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed

If you'd like to volunteer for our Summer Vacation Bible School in Edcouch and La Villa, please contact Sr. Maria Sanchez at (956-255-4031). High school students are encouraged to help as teacher's assistants.

Se Necesitan Voluntarios para la Escuela Bíblica de Verano

Si deseas ser voluntario en nuestro Programa de Escuela Bíblica de Verano en Edcouch y La Villa, por favor contacta a la Hna. Maria Sanchez al (956-255-4031). Se anima a los estudiantes de preparatoria a ayudar como asistentes de los maestros.

Youth Group Meets every Wednesday
6:30pm—7:30pm
Parish Hall—Edcouch

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Love Life All the Time Summer Camp

We are just around the corner from our Youth Summer Camp, "Love Life All the Time," scheduled for June 23-27. This engaging and faith-filled camp is open to students entering grades 5 through 8 and will take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each day will include music, games, outdoor play, and age-appropriate Catholic teachings on the sanctity of life. Our dynamic pro-life curriculum is designed to help young people understand the inherent dignity and value of every human person. The camp fee is $50 per child, with a sibling discount available. Scholarships are also offered for families in need – no child will be turned away due to financial limitations. The camp will be led by experienced and committed staff and volunteers. If you have any questions, please contact the Pro-Life Office at prolife@cdob.or or (956) 784-5035; or visit https://www.cdob.org/summer-camp.

PROTECTING GOD'S PEOPLE

As God's people, we are called to celebrate, promote, and when necessary to defend the life and dignity of every person. We must treat everyone with respect, and do what we can to protect others from harm. Suspected misconduct with minors by lay church personnel should be reported to the pastor of the parish, the principal of the school, or the head of the Catholic institution involved. Suspected misconduct with minors by a priest, deacon, or religious should be reported directly to the Bishop or Vicar General (P. O. Box 2279, Brownsville, TX 78522-2279; 956-542-2501). A form for a Confidential Notice of Concern, may be used, and obtained on request from the local pastor, school principal, institution head, or Diocese, or it may be downloaded from the Brownsville Diocese website (www.cdob.org) Please be aware that it is a state law that anyone who suspects abuse or neglect of a minor must report it to local law enforcement officials or to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400. Our faith assures us that we will not be overcome by evil but will overcome evil with good (cf. Rm 12:21).

PROTEGIENDO AL PUEBLO DE DIOS

Como el pueblo de Dios, cada uno de nosotros está llamado a celebrar, promover, y, si es necesario, defender la vida y la dignidad de todas personas. Tenemos que tratar a cada persona con respecto, y hacer lo posible para asegurar que nunca se dañe a los demás. Una sospecha de mala conducta con los menores de edad, cometida por el personal laico de la iglesia, deberá reportarse al párroco de la iglesia, al director de la escuela, o al encargado de la institución católica en cuestión. Una sospecha de mala conducta con los menores de edad cometida por un sacerdote, diácono, o religioso deberá reportarse directamente al Señor Obispo o al Vicario General al (P.O. Box 2279, Brownsville, TX 78522-2279; 956-542-2501). Una forma para un Aviso Confidencial de Inquietud (Confidential Notice of Concern) puede obtenerse a través del párroco local, del director de la escuela, del encargado de la institución, de la Diócesis, o puede bajarse de la página oficial de Internet de la Diócesis de Brownsville (www.cdob.org). Por favor recuerde que hay una ley estatal que cualquier persona que sospeche el abuso o la negligencia hacia un menor de edad debe reportarlo a las autoridades oficiales locales o al Departamento de Servicios Familiares y Protectores de Texas (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services) al 1-800-252-5400. Nuestra fe nos asegura que el mal no nos vencerá, pero que venceremos al mal con el bien (cf. Rm 12:21).

Youth Group Meetings

All Middle School and High School Youth from La Villa and Edcouch are invited to attend our Youth Group Meetings on Wednesday's from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the parish hall in Edcouch. Join us for a night of fun, faith sharing and snacks.