HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL Becoming Catholic Ministry Joyfully Anticipates the Easter Vigil continued from front cover “Becoming Catholic at Holy Family Cathedral has been a remarkably informative and welcoming space in my search to know more about Catholicism and find my way in my faith,” says Joe Lyons, current participant. “The clergy and staff are so gracious and helpful, and one really gets the sense that their personal journey is uniquely important. It has been really enjoyable and affirming to hear the thoughts and questions of fellow inquirers, as they often ask questions I might have been too afraid to ask or never knew I needed the answer to. I look forward to the meetings all week!” As we draw closer towards welcoming between 35 and 40 new Catholics to our parish community this Easter Vigil, Fr. Kastl encourages all in our community to pray for those anticipating the sacraments now and in the future. “There are thousands of people in the world that are waiting to be asked to become Catholic,” Fr. Kastl says. “By virtue of our Baptism, all of us are called to take the hands of our neighbors, friends, and family members and invite them to come and see. Although this class is coming to an end, now is the time to start cultivating the relationships with those that you can invite on this journey next year. Be willing to make the commitment to join them in the journey and then savor the sweetness of the sacramental grace they will receive at Easter and throughout the rest of their lives.”
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