Faith Formation
ACE - Adapted Catholic Education
Adapted Catholic Education is coming to Holy Apostles in January. This is a pilot program for students in 7th, 8th or 9th grade who currently receive special services in school and would benefit from specialized religious instruction. It is designed to meet the needs of Holy Apostles parishioners and their families.
Contact: Mary Wax | 888.1996
A.C.E. Registration Form
Elementary Religious Education (Pre-K through 5th Grade)
Classes for Pre-K - 3, Pre-K - 4, and Kindergarten are offered during the 9am and 11am Sunday Masses. Classes for 1st - 5th are offered on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 - 5:30pm and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Classes run from September through the end of April.
Contact: Mary Ossenkop | 888.1182, ext. 3022
Patty Blazek | 888.1182, ext. 3021
R.E. Information
Vacation Bible School (K through 5th Grade)
Each summer, the Religious Education Department presents a week-long day camp of skits, games, songs, crafts, food, and fun for children in kindergarten through 5th grades. Because VBS is an evangelistic tool, enrollment is open to parishioners and friends.
Contact: Mary Ossenkop | 888.1182, ext. 3022
Patty Blazek | 888.1182, ext. 3021
Energizers (Grades 6 - 8)
Holy Apostles youth meet weekly from September through April to learn about parish life through education, celebration, and service. Meetings are designed to enhance the students' relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Church. The Energizers also have fun summer activities that vary from year to year.
Contact: Rusty Bang | 888.1182, ext. 3025
LifeTeen (Grades 9 - 12)
The goal of the LifeTeen Program is to create an environment which leads high school teenagers into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Church. A Mass geared towards teens is held every Sunday at 6:00pm. After the LifeTeen Mass, teens meet for spiritual, educational, emotional, and social formation presented in a dynamic manner to foster transformation.
Contact: Brandie Navarro | 888.1182, ext. 3026
LifeTeen website
Young Adult Ministry
Engaging Treasure Valley young adults, ages 18 - 40, married and single, with the Catholic Church, the good news of Jesus Christ, and one another through spiritual, social, and service programs. Watch the bulletin for events.
Contact: Bob Barros-Bailey
Treasure Valley Young Adult MInistry
1915 Univeristy Dr.
Boise, ID 83706
Ph: 371.8289
barrosbailey@msn.com
Adult Education
Father MacMillan provides educational opportunities to the adults of the parish to deepen their life in Christ through theological, moral, and spiritual studies. Watch the bulletin for events.
Contact: Parish Office | 888.1182, ext. 3001
RCIC / RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children
This class is designed for the student, grades 3 - 8, who has not yet received any or all of the following sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, or Holy Eucharist.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
RCIA is the program that welcomes new adult and teen members into the Catholic Church through education, faith formation, and prayer.
Contact: Mary Wax | 888.1996
Returning Catholics
This ministry provides helpful information for men and women who are returning to the Catholic Church. The main purpose is to help the transition from one's departure to the Church today. Classes will bring you up to date on Church teachings and facilitate your return without pressure or obligation. Two 8-week sessions are held annually (fall and spring), but walk-ins are welcome anytime. Check the foyer for the class schedule.
Contact: Donna Dennard | 895.8469
Skye Shackley | 286.9678
Evangelization Retreats
This weekend parish experience makes use of two treasures in the Catholic faith:
- The proclamation of God's Word
- Personal testimony from presenters about how they put God's Word into practice
Small group sharing, sacramental liturgies, and community building are all elements that touch the lives of participants. Small faith communities, which meet weekly in the homes of the participants, evolve from this retreat.
Contact: Earl Scharff | 888.3201
Evangelization Retreat Registration Form
