INQUIRY PHASE:
There will be twelve inquiry classes held from September 3, 2025, until November 19th.
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 pm in McMullan Hall.
There will be refreshments available. Class topics are subject to change, but date and times should not.
There will be twelve inquiry classes held from September 3, 2025, until November 19th.
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 pm in McMullan Hall.
There will be refreshments available. Class topics are subject to change, but date and times should not.
DATE |
CLASS |
W 9-3-25 |
Meet & Greet |
W 9-10-25 |
Holy Trinity & Life of Jesus |
W 9-17-25 |
Ecumenism & Apologetics |
W 9-24-25 |
Blessed Virgin Mary |
W 10-1-25 |
The Church |
W 10-8-25 |
Prayer, Devotion & Healing |
W 10-15-25 |
Introduction to the Bible |
W 10-22-25 |
Tour Saint Malachy's |
W 10-29-25 |
Intro to Catholic Sacraments |
W 11-5-25 |
Catholic Pro-Life |
W 11-12-25 |
Liturgical Year & Community |
W 11-19-25 |
Eucharist is Thanksgiving |
CATECHUMEN PHASE:
There will be twelve catechumenate events held from Wednesday December 3rd 2025, through Wednesday February 11, 2026. Classes will be help in the Holy Spirit Building.
There will be twelve catechumenate events held from Wednesday December 3rd 2025, through Wednesday February 11, 2026. Classes will be help in the Holy Spirit Building.
Events in RED are mandatory, date set.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Date |
Event |
W 12-3-25 |
ACTUAL & SANCTIFYING GRACE/ Prep for Rite of Welcoming |
SUNDAY 12-7-25 |
THE RITE OF WELCOMING 10:00 AM |
W 12-10-25 |
OL GUADALUPE |
W 12-17-25 |
BAPTISM & CONFESSION |
W 1-7-26 |
COMMUNION |
W 1-14-26 |
CONFIRMATION |
W 1-21-26 |
MARRAIGE |
W 1-28-26 |
HOLY ORDERS/ RELIGIOUS LIFE |
W 2-4-26 |
ANOINTING OF THE SICK 4 Last Things |
W 2-11-26 |
OL LOURDES HEALING MASS |
SUNDAY 2-15-26 |
RITE OF SENDING (For those seeking Baptism only) 10:00 am |
W 2-18-26 |
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES 9:00/ 4:00/ 5:30 |
PURIFICATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT PHASE:
There will be sixteen events starting with The Rite of Election on Saturday February 21, 2026, until the Rite of Initiation on Saturday April 4, 2026
There will be sixteen events starting with The Rite of Election on Saturday February 21, 2026, until the Rite of Initiation on Saturday April 4, 2026
Events in RED are mandatory, date set.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Date |
Event |
SATURDAY 2-21-26 |
RITE OF ELECTION & ENROLLMENT OF NAMES (For those seeking Baptism only) 11:00 am @ St. Borromeo in Visalia |
SUNDAY 2-22-26 |
RITE OF CONTINUING CONVERSION (For all other catechumens) 10:00 am @ St. Malachy |
W 2-25-26 |
Prep for Initiation |
SATURDAY 2-28-26 |
2nd Annual LENTEN DESERT HIKE Red Rock Canyon |
W 3-4-26 |
Prep for Scrutiny 1 |
SATURDAY 3-7-26 |
FIRST SCRUTINY 5:30 pm |
W 3-11-26 |
Prep for Scrutiny 2 |
SUNDAY 3-15-26 |
SECOND SCRUTINY 8:00 am |
W 3-18-26 |
Prep for Scrutiny 3 |
SUNDAY 3-22-26 |
THIRD SCRUTINY 10:00 am |
W 3-25-26 |
PREP FOR INITIATION |
PALM SUNDAY- March 29, 2026 |
SAT: 5:30 pm SUN: 8:00/ 10:00/ 12:00/ 2:00 |
Wednesday April 1, 2026 |
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE |
Saturday April 4, 2026 |
RITE OF IMMEDIATE PREPARATION |
Saturday April 4, 2026 |
RITE OF INITITATION |
SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2026 |
BACK UP DAY OF INITITATION |
MYSTAGOGY PHASE:
There will be nine weeks of mystagogy training beginning immediately after Initiation on April 4, 2026, and extending until the feast of Corpus Christi, June 7, 2026. Sessions will be scheduled on Sundays and might include pilgrimages to other churches.
There will be nine weeks of mystagogy training beginning immediately after Initiation on April 4, 2026, and extending until the feast of Corpus Christi, June 7, 2026. Sessions will be scheduled on Sundays and might include pilgrimages to other churches.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Date |
Event |
SUNDAY 4-12-26 |
TBD |
SUNDAY 4-19-26 |
TBD |
SUNDAY 4-26-26 |
TBD |
SUNDAY May 3, 2026 |
Parish Ministry Fair |
SUNDAY 5-10-26 |
TBD |
SUNDAY 5-17-26 |
TBD |
SUNDAY May 24, 2026 |
Feast of Pentecost 10:00 am |
SUNDAY 5-31-26 |
TBD |
SUNDAY June 7, 2026 |
Corpus Christi Procession 10:00 am |