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Encountering Jesus in Parish Life
Santa Teresa ParishParish life especially the Sunday Eucharist is indispensable in the RCIA process. Sunday Eucharist: the primary source of formation “How to use your parish community as your RCIA textbook.” “5 ways to involve the faithful in the RCIA process” How to educate the parish community to fulfill their role in the RCIA process Bring your […]
Caregiver Support Group II
Santa Teresa ParishSupport group for Caregivers going through overwhelming challenges, conflicting emotions, questions and doubts of "Am I enough?" or "Who's taking care of me?" If this sounds like you or someone you know, please contact Gina Masero at maserogina@gmail.com. You are not alone.
The Sultan and the Saint
Santa Teresa ParishThe film depicts the efforts of Saint Francis of Assisi who risked his life to walk across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship […]
Encountering Jesus in Parish Life
Santa Teresa ParishThe Catechumenate Advisory Committee of the Diocese of San Jose invites you to a training for RCIA leaders and their team on Thursday February 9th. Come and learn how to integrate the RCIA process in the life of the parish community. This training is for those who work with adults, youth and children. Nick Wagner, […]
Poverty Simulation
Santa Teresa ParishAdults interested in reflecting on the realities faced by people living in economic poverty in our community are invited to participate in a Poverty Simulation Activity on: This poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants understand what it might be like to be a part of a typical low income family trying to survive […]
Real Life RCIA—Stories of Hope
Santa Teresa ParishThe Catechumenate Advisory Committee of the Diocese of San Jose invites you to a training for RCIA leaders and their team on Thursday January 19th. Come and hear real life stories from parish RCIA leaders in our diocese who have met challenges successfully. This training is for those who work with adults, youth and children […]
Effective Catechesis During the Catechumenate Period
Santa Teresa ParishDecember 1, 2016 6:30pm-8:30pm LOCATION Santa Teresa Parish Hall 794 Calero Ave., San Jose, CA 95123 PRESENTER: Nick Wagner Dear Catechumenate Leaders and Team, Nick Wagner will present the RCIA workshop on December 1 at Santa Teresa. Please keep Mary Birmingham in your prayers as she recovers from surgery. She regrets that she is unable […]
Romero & Grande: Human Fragility in the Journey to Martyrdom
Santa Teresa ParishDr. Ana Maria Pineda, RSM, discusses her new book Romero and Grande: Companions on the Journey. She focuses on human fragility in the journey to martyrdom with an in depth study of the spirituality of both Archbishop Oscar Romero and his friend Rutilio Grande. To register for the event, click here or contact Lynda DeManti […]
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ROMERO & GRANDE: HUMAN FRAGILITY IN THE JOURNEY TO MARTYRDOM Presented by Dr. Ana María Pineda, RSM Associate Professor Santa Clara University When: Thursday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Teresa Catholic Church, Avila Hall, 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123 Dr. Ana María Pineda will provide an engaging presentation […]
CRS Rice Bowl Grant Awards Ceremony
Santa Teresa ParishPlease join us for the CRS Rice Bowl Grant Award Ceremony. On behalf of the Global Solidarity Team of the Diocese of San Jose, we would like to invite you to a special awards ceremony to honor the recipients of the 2016 CRS Rice Bowl Grants Program. Please extend this special invitation to your pastors, […]
Welcoming and Commissioning
Santa Teresa ParishWelcoming and Commissioning Day is a long-standing tradition in the Diocese of San Jose. It offers an opportunity for pastoral ministry leaders to renew friendships and welcome new-comers. It also includes a special liturgy and commissioning presided by Bishop Patrick J. MacGrath. Mike Carotta, EdD, a nationally known speaker and writer will speak on “Teaching […]
Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Vigil
Santa Teresa ParishIn light of the recent violence in Baton Rouge, Turkey, France, Baghdad, Dallas and various other places, we invite you to an interfaith prayer service for peace. Join us so that we can pray together for the victims of violence and the strength to combat it by being peacemakers. We will pray for the courage […]
The Church and Other Religions
Santa Teresa ParishIn Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II's Nostra Aetate Santa Teresa Presents A five part series about Non-Christian Traditions Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. Times: 7pm - 8:30pm, 3rd Wednesdays, November 2015 - March 2016 2015 November 18: Muslim Perspective on […]
Welcoming and Commissioning For Catechetical and Youth Leaders
Santa Teresa ParishW elcoming and Commissioning Day is a long-standing tradition in the Diocese of San Jose. It offers an opportunity for pastoral ministry leaders to renew friendships and welcome new-comers. It also includes a special liturgy and commissioning presided by Msgr. Francis Cilia. Kevin Staszkow the Director of Evangelization and Catechetics in the Diocese of Sacramento […]
World Day of the Sick
Santa Teresa ParishIn 1992, Pope John Paul II introduced the celebration of the World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This annual celebration gives people a chance to pray for and deepen their solidarity with the sick and injured among us. Each year, on a weekend close to the Feast of […]
Santa Teresa 8th Annual Family Festival
Santa Teresa ParishThe 8th Annual Santa Teresa Parish Festival is happening, Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th. Santa Teresa Catholic Church is located on the corner of Cahalan and Calero Avenues in San Jose. Enjoy arts and crafts, kids’ games, wonderful food, silent auction, classic car show and more. There will be live entertainment featuring “Old […]
Santa Teresa 8th Annual Family Festival
Santa Teresa ParishThe 8th Annual Santa Teresa Parish Festival is happening, Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th. Santa Teresa Catholic Church is located on the corner of Cahalan and Calero Avenues in San Jose. Enjoy arts and crafts, kids’ games, wonderful food, silent auction, classic car show and more. There will be live entertainment featuring "Old […]
A Mass to Celebrate Special Needs
Santa Teresa Parish"As Jesus embraced all who came to him, so do we in the Diocese of San Jose. With particular concern and love, we reach out to those with disabilities." -Bishop Patrick J. McGrath If you have a family member or know someone with special needs, please invite them to come with you to a Mass […]
Welcoming and Commissioning Day For Pastoral Ministry Leaders
Santa Teresa Parish“Open Wide the Door of Faith/ Abran la Puerta de la Fe” Welcoming and Commissioning Day is a long-standing tradition in the Diocese of San Jose. It offers an opportunity for pastoral ministry leaders to renew friendships, meet and welcome new-comers. It also includes a special liturgy and commissioning presided by Msgr. Francis Cilia, a […]
Hearing Impaired Faith Formation
Santa Teresa ParishThe Italian Catholic Federation, Gifts of Love Program, is sponsoring Religious Education classes for the Hearing Impaired at Santa Teresa Church, 794 Calero Ave, San Jose. If you are hearing impaired and have not been Baptized, received First Eucharist and or Confirmation please contact Aurora Calub at 1-408-629-7777 Ext. 16. The first class is a […]