As we listen to the Scriptures with our heart, and share personal faith-filled experiences, we encourage each other to a more profound spiritual pilgrimage, strengthen our faith, and grow into a more intimate relationship with God in Jesus Christ.

The St. John Eudes Children’s Ministry is an essential part of our parish life. It is a vital ministry of our church to educate and instruct our children so that they can become active participants in the liturgical life of the parish.

This is an ongoing process which expresses the warmth and welcome of our parish community to those who are interested in becoming Catholic. It involves several stages, from initial questioning, through a period of reflection and faith enrichment, and finally preparation for a reception of Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) Anyone is welcome at any time. Sessions are ongoing throughout the year on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. A children’s process is also available.

The mission of the Formation & Religious Education Program is to bring Christ to His people and bring His people to the realization that they are the Church. We accomplish this by teaching the love of God and sharing our faith with our children from pre-school through high school, and also with adults through our adult formation classes. We prepare students for their sacraments and continue their formation in their faith knowledge as they continue to grow. And we form the basis of our Christian community for each other by promoting strong parish family support.

The Youth Ministry serves the needs of the High School and Middle School youth of our parish. There are two Youth Ministry programs - Life Teen and Edge. Each one is designed for the specific needs of our youth.

As Carmelites we give priority to the retreat apostolate that follows from our charisma - promoting a deeper spiritual life among those with whom and for whom we work, above all by prayer and good example. The purpose of the retreats, as envisioned by our Foundress, is to provide others with a silent, restful atmosphere in which they can come closer to God and deepen their prayer life in order to return to their homes consoled, strengthened, and spiritually refreshed. We are committed to selecting retreat masters who are loyal to the Church and treasure its magisterium. We believe that contact with pastors and parishioners who are active within their parish is the best means of building up the most essential apostolate.