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Our Faith

​Our Catholic faith comprises what we believe and how we live that belief. For 2,000 years, this Catholic faith has been handed down from one generation to next, starting with Jesus Christ passing the faith to the Twelve Apostles. In our own lives, we may receive that faith from our parents, from friends, or even a stranger we meet.

Living as a Catholic includes many wonderful beliefs, practices, and devotions; too many to catalog here. But we hope to provide you with a brief overview of what we believe and how we live that belief.

We hope this resource will be valuable to both interested non-Catholics as well as to those already Catholic who might be looking to deepen the practice of their faith.

If you want to know more about discovering our Catholic faith as a newcomer to the Church or re-discovering the Catholic faith you received at baptism, you may want to start by exploring the Becoming Catholic page. 

To learn about what we believe as Catholics, you will want to start with What Do Catholics Believe? But if you want to learn more specifically about the seven sacraments, visit the Sacraments area of our site.
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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​Jeremiah 29: 11

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  • Home
    • About Us
    • History
    • Parish Registration
  • Parish Life
    • News
    • Events
    • Ministries >
      • Mass
      • Service
      • Boards & Councils
      • Faith Formation
    • Religious Education
    • Bulletin
    • Memorials
    • Gallery
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Eucharist
      • Confirmation
      • Penance (Reconciliation)
      • Marriage
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Holy Orders
  • Online Giving
  • Our Faith
    • Our Faith
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Being Catholic Today
    • What Is the Catholic Church?
    • We are the Church
    • What Do Catholics Believe?
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Directions
  • St Stephen School
  • Cemetery
    • Specific Guidelines
    • Monuments & Markers
    • Pricing & Payment
    • Decoration
    • Download Map