As promised – we have tried to make this seamless and continuous from what we have already been doing as well as anticipatory and flexible.
There will be more content added from time to time -- so read -- pray -- and ask God to help you decide what your family needs this year.
Sacraments will happen in the context of this journey – but no one needs to worry about anything during first quarter unless you hear otherwise from Kevin and I. We want you to ease in. We’ll be in touch with sacrament families separately after registration is complete. If your children are missing sacraments (even if they're in high school) – please email Colleen separately – we can take care of that as well. Additionally – if you are a family that has questions about an adult (over 18) receiving sacraments, marriage, annulment, divorce, or getting your civil marriage convalidated ("blessed in the Church”), please also reach out to Kevin or I privately and we will be glad connect you with the right person.
There will be optional opportunities to gather in family small groups/"apostolates" in person if desired every once in awhile. We will add very slowly and follow your family lead on this.
Lastly – a note on fees for this year – this is the 62nd Anniversary of Our Lady of Ransom – and in joyful celebration of this year – as well as to recognize that many of our families continue to suffer financially – the fee this year is $62. For the whole family. Not per child. Not per quarter. $62. That’s all. Happy Anniversary! There is a way to pay online when you register -- but if you are inspired to make a donation now you can use pushpay directly here: Make an online donation to School of Sainthood ("Evangelization" on dropdown menu).
Now – like last year -- I’d ask you to walk with us here on this one – many parishes are struggling with the fear that a reduction in fees communicates something about the quality of what’s happening here. It doesn’t. But we think in light of all the increasing bills – this is our small way of subsidizing -- of "ransoming back" that unanticipated loss for you. If you want to give more – feel free to contribute to the parish – who is also in great need -- or at Ransom Responds – our ongoing social outreach which continues to grow in need. If you want to give more to School of Sainthood we’ll use it to help another family. If you need additional help – please PLEASE reach out to Kevin and/or I. We believe God is going to take care of us.
We have missed you. A lot. But we are finding more and more this is also a time that is inviting us to both return to basics and also make some things new. Including your family and our parish – so despite some of the hard things – we know God is here -- and we are ready to walk with you and your families this year as we encounter the person of Jesus together in both familiar and new ways!
Welcome to School of Sainthood! But really -- you're already here! :)
You are always welcome to share this information or to email Kevin and/or I directly with questions or concerns.
In Him Who has #Ransomed us,
Kevin & colleen
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