All development staff, regardless of faith background, are invited to attend optional training sessions on the Catholic Mass by Fr. David Scheidler and Fr. Ralph Hagg.

Session I, 6/15, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, ESC Family Room
Introduction to the Catholic Mass: the theological and spiritual importance of Mass, including an overview of the various sections and purposes of Mass. The second half of Session I will offer interested Catholics the opportunity to be trained as an Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These individuals assist priests in the administering of the sacrament of Holy Communion. While the role of Extraordinary Minister itself is reserved for lay people of the Catholic faith, non-Catholics are welcome to attend and observe the training. This session will be led by Fr. David Scheidler

Session II, 6/24, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ESC Family Room
The nuts and bolts of how to plan and prepare a Mass, including who to contact, supplies, room set-up, etc. This session will be led by Fr. Ralph Hagg.

Gretchen Neely will send calendar invitations to both sessions. If you plan on attending, please respond to the invitation(s). Attendance is optional.

Special thanks to the SES team for making these sessions available.