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Totus Tuus is a Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in the understanding of, and strengthen their faith in, Jesus Christ. It is only by establishing a real and personal relationship with Him that we can be led to the love of the Father in the Spirit and so be made sharers in the life of the Holy Trinity. "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me" (John 4:16). Totus Tuus strives to bring our faith to life by creating a balance between knowledge of the meaning of the Sacraments and an authentic Sacramental life.

Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to vocations in the young people we serve as well as among the teachers. This is accomplished by placing special emphasis on the importance and necessity of prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and Marian devotion, in addition to catechetical instruction and formation in the Catholic faith.

CYM is a Catholic youth ministry that encourages teens to meet other teens and to grow closer to God. The members of this group are high school students. Throughout the year CYM members participate in many activities both of a social and spiritual nature. The group conducts fundraisers, attends retreats, volunteers for Parish services, participates in various Catholic youth sporting events, and attends or plans group social activities. These activities may be city-wide or diocesan-wide events as well.  The adult advisors work closely with the Parish and the diocesan CYM board to guide the members and give assistance in organizing activities. The time commitment for the adults is one year. The members need to plan to attend meetings on a regular basis.

Confirmation classes are offered to 6th students in their initiation process of the Catholic Church. The students of our parish prepare as a group to receive this Sacrament. They are required to attend classes on a regular basis, generally from September through the spring. In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, they must also choose a sponsor, participate in various spiritual and community projects, attend a retreat, write a letter of petition to the Pastor, and be committed to continuing the faithful practice and study of the Catholic religion. The Bishop administers the Sacrament during a special Mass in the spring. The time commitment for the adult leaders will be the same as the students, with additional session planning time.

The Parish School of Religion (PSR) program assists parents in the religious formation of their children by providing classes for students in grades K-8 who are not currently enrolled in Catholic schools. Volunteers have committed time and talent to the program as catechists, classroom helpers, and office helpers for the entire school year. Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Classes are held in the parish school classrooms. There are formation classes for those interested as a catechist (teachers). Everyone who participates with children in our diocese must have attended a Virtus training session.  The coordinator oversees all aspects of the program, enrollment, and coordinates schedules and substitutions.

OCIA Invitation

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith? Do you have questions about God, Jesus, or the Church that you are longing to explore? Have you felt a calling to become part of the Catholic community? If so, we warmly invite you to join the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) at St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

OCIA is a faith journey designed for those considering joining the Catholic Church or wanting to learn more about it. This program is open to:

• Those who are not baptized
• Those who are baptized in another Christian tradition and wish to become Catholic
• Catholics who were baptized but did not receive further formation or sacraments

Through OCIA, you will have the opportunity to explore the teachings of the Church, engage in meaningful discussions, and grow spiritually in a supportive community. The program includes weekly sessions where we cover a variety of topics related to faith and practice, as well as opportunities for prayer and reflection.

If you are interested in joining OCIA or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (316) 524-7801. We are here to support you every step of the way. We look forward to walking this faith journey with you and helping you discover the richness and depth of the Catholic faith.

Preparation classes for the Sacraments are provided to children at St. Cecilia Parish. Baptism classes are held monthly. Baptisms of adults are handled through the RCIA program.