Adult Formation

Holy Cross seeks to provide opportunities for adults to nurture their faith and understanding of the Catholic religion.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Week of August 31st

Wednesday Morning Prayer
Liturgy of the Hours is the official prayer of the church. Parishioners of all ages are welcomed and encouraged to join a group of parishioners who gather to pray on Wednesdays immediately following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. We gather in classroom D so that individuals who are new to this form of prayer will feel comfortable asking questions. Please help us spread the word and educate our community about this beautiful form of prayer. Contact Cindy Benzing at 480-981-2021 x 214 or cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org with comments or questions.

Thinking of Converting to Catholicism?

RCIA Classes for adults (or children age 8 or older) baptized in another Christian denomination begin Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All participants in this RCIA group who are ready to commit to the Catholic teachings will receive their sacraments on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the 12:00 p.m. Mass.

RCIA Classes for adults (or children age 8 or older) who are unbaptized will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. beginning September 17, 2008. All participants in this RCIA group who are ready to commit to the Catholic teachings will be baptized into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. Mass.

For more information and registration, please contact Cindy Benzing at 480-981-2021 x 214, or by email at cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org.

Are you a baptized Catholic adult who has not received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation?
Please contact Cindy Benzing at 480-981-2021 x 214, or by email at cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org to schedule an intake meeting to determine which adult sacrament preparation class best fits your needs.

For more information, contact Cindy Benzing, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at 480-981-2021 x 214 or
cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org .

Confirmation preparation is offered for adults who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Reconciliation, and are active in the practice of their faith but have never been confirmed.

This program is designed to bring together those people wishing to explore the Catholic faith.

Classes meet most Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., September - April. For more information and registration contact Cindy Benzing, coordinator, at 480-981-2021 x 214 or cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org.

In July 2006 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a local catechism, the “United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.” In this on-going weekly program we will explore the new adult catechism through prayer, discussions, and reflection. Adults are welcomed to join at any time during the year. Childcare will be provided for the Tuesday evening class.

All adults, regardless of age, are invited and encouraged to participate in Adult Faith Formation; it does not matter if you have an elementary-level understanding of Catholicism or a degree in theology.

For further information or to register for upcoming adult programs, contact Cindy Benzing at 981-2021 x 214 or cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org.

Specific theology classes are offered once a month on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Wellens Hall.