This preparation includes an interview with one of the priests and an evening preparation session. Experienced parents assist in the instruction of parents preparing for the Baptism of their child. This preparation is required prior to the Baptism of your child.  Classes are held on the 1^st Thursday evening of each month.

Contact	Parish Office 634-2315 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Brandon & Becky Haroldson 744-8280
Meeting Details	Classes are held in the evening on the first Thursday of the month.

The Confirmation program is open to any baptized Catholic who is in the ninth grade or older. The preparation is a one-year process. The candidates meet in groups to participate in service activities, spiritual activities, and education in the Catholic Faith.

Contact	Ted Cook 634-2315, ext 117 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Environment and Art Committee is composed of members dedicated to creating sacred space to mark the liturgical seasons and feast days.

Contact	Mari DiMattia 684-5227

This group oversees all financial concerns of the parish and assists with the budget of the parish and school. Participation on this committee is through invitation by the pastor.

Contact	Dennis Blick 686-9170

Through education, legislative advocacy, networking, and by working with other Magdalen groups we promote changes in social policy in order to better the lives of all. We are addressing issues that are endorsed by the U. S. Catholic Conference.

Contact	Indri Phillips 612-3448 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This is a weekend for couples to deepen their relationship. The weekends are held at the Spiritual Life Center.

Contact	Kelly & Amy Ducote 744-9088 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marriage preparation is a six-month process consisting of Evenings for the Engaged or Engaged Encounter, Natural Family Planning, and meetings with the parish priest and marriage preparation team. Please contact one of the priests at least six months prior to the desired wedding date.

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The purpose of the Catholic school is to assist the family in creating an atmosphere that reinforces the Catholic way of life. The school’s mission is to model the example of Jesus Christ. Classes include pre-school, kindergarten, and grades 1 thru 8.

Contact	Janice Palmer 684-1572 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PTO is open to all parents who have children enrolled in Magdalen School.  Through increased communication, this group attempts to build a network of people concerned with education.  The group also sponsors fundraisers and coordinates volunteers for many activities in the school.

Contact	Jackie Gimino 640-2838 Shannon Nye 744-9903

The parish library is located in the St. Joseph Room. It is open for people to come in and browse, check out books, including Bibles, Catechisms, etc.

Contact	Becky Haroldson 744-8280 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This religious education program is for all students in Grades K thru 12 who do not attend Catholic schools. All classes are held in the Magdalen School classrooms. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. VIRTUS training is required.

Contact	Amy Ducote 744-9088 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Meeting Details	Classes are held on Wednesday evenings (6:30-7:30 PM).

This is an advisory board to the pastor. Its members represent all the activities at the parish. Members are elected from ministerial groups that they represent, as well as at-large representation. The pastoral staff serve as ex-officio members.

Contact	Pat Searle 260-4866 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Meeting Details	Fourth Monday of each month

Magdalen Pro-Life activities are representative of the Diocesan Respect Life Office and promote their activities and events. The parish promotes letter-writing drives to our representatives, prayer and counseling at abortion clinics, and pregnancy crisis centers. We provide education of pro-life concerns, material items, and funds to centers for mothers and babies in crisis. We also coordinate mothers/babies sponsored by the parish.

Contact	Aaron Hallacy 733-6357 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the process which men and women who are interested in the Catholic faith, journey toward full initiation in the faith by study of the teachings of the Faith, Scripture, Liturgy, Service and Faith Sharing. Priests and the parish team work together throughout the journey. This process is also for children of catechetical age preparing for Initiation. Ministering as a sponsor is a great opportunity to help bring others into the faith by witnessing to and sharing your own faith.

Contact	Sr Connie 634-2315, ext 118 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scouting is a world of new adventures. It provides fellowship, character development and leadership, spiritual growth and vocational skills. All children are welcome.

Contact	Doug Drinnen 733-9592 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scouting is a world of new adventures. It provides fellowship, character development and leadership, spiritual growth and vocational skills. All children are welcome.

Contact	Beth Shepherd 683-6165

This group oversees the annual stewardship renewal of the parish and continues year-long education of the parish on the importance of stewardship through Time, Talent, and Treasure.

Contact	Angela Folger 247.2407 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Meeting Details	Committee meets approximately once a month.

Work with individual students to give them practice in academic skills. Coordinate the tutoring with classroom teachers, assist in classroom as teacher's aide and help with recess and lunchroom.

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Totus Tuus is for children in grades 1-12 and is held in June.  Vacation Bible School is a week-long summer celebration of faith for all children between the ages of 4 – 6 years old, held in July. VIRTUS training is required for all adult volunteers.

Contact	Amy Ducote 744-9088 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Adult Chaperones/Drivers for Youth Events

There is always a need for adult supervision and drivers for the youth of our parish. VIRTUS training is required.

Do you enjoy working with youth? Would you like to be a positive influence in the lives of our youth?

Adult Chaperones/Drivers for Youth Events

There is always a need for adult supervision and drivers for the youth of our parish. VIRTUS training is required.

ECHO

ECHO is for all middle school youth. The purpose of our ministry is to involve the youth of our parish in the life of our parish and to involve the parish in the lives of our youth.

MAX

Magdalen Ambassadors of Christ is for all high school youth. The purpose of our ministry is to involve the youth of our parish in the life of our parish and to involve the parish in the lives of our youth.

MAX Youth Council

Our council is made up of high school youth. They meet once a month to plan our events.

CLAY

Christ’s Light in All Youth is a weekend retreat for high school freshmen and sophomores. The weekend is held at the Spiritual Life Center. Clay utilizes skits, small groups and lots of hands on work to promote a deeper understanding that God is in our midst.

TEC

Teens Encounter Christ is a weekend retreat for high school juniors and seniors. This weekend consists of spiritual renewal, talks, group discussion, individual reflection and prayer.

Go to this group's page

Contact	Chris Roth 616-0730  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it