| Our Catechumens, who will be celebrating the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil | |
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I was born in Vietnam, came here when I was 3 years old. Raised in a Buddhist family, I came to join RCIA when I moved back to San Jose from school in San Diego. I wanted to find a religion that fit with what I want to get from it, if that makes sense... I came to meet Joy from a friend, Jimmy. I fell in love with the class, the enthusiasm, the welcoming; the love you feel is indescribable. I learned another side of Catholicism that I never knew and just know this is how I want to believe and love God and how I want to raise my family in this community. |
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My name is Russell Pope. I was born and raised in San Jose. I have been in the construction business for more than 35 years. I enjoy fly fishing, dirt bike riding and camping with my family. |
Patricia Lopes Harris |
Born and raised in Hawaii. Just celebrated my 40th birthday. Writer now, working at San Jose State. Mother of two attending the parish school. We enjoy the outdoors, sports, reading, crafts, playdates. I worry and wonder about all the normal things, generally what's in store for us, including what's for dinner tonight. |
| Our Baptized candidates, who are preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist | |
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Our young Catechumens who are preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil |
Ten Ways You Can "Walk" the Journey with our Catechumens & Candidates
- 1. Introduce yourself and your family
- 2. Pray for them
- 3. Write them notes of support throughout the year
- 4. Buy them a donut after the 10 a.m. mass!
- 5. Learn their names and greet them at mass
- 6. Introduce them to others in the parish
- 7. Invite them to join you at various parish functions
- 8. Come and visit an RCIA session on Thursday evenings
- 9. Share YOUR faith story with them .
- 10. And, did we mention, PRAY FOR THEM.
Lana Nguyen 
Russell Pope
Nick Petredis 
Catechumen Youth 
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