Open Door Ministry

These volunteers will work as a parish team. Work on a regular basis at the Open Door Soup Kitchen in Frog Level. This work will include preparing and serving meals and cleaning facilities after the meals.

Evangelization/Ecumenism Commission
Ecumenism Ministry

This ministry promotes interfaith programs and prayer experiences, such as ecumenical prayer service and Lenten luncheon with First Methodist of Canton.

LANDINGS

This ministry is responsible for developing programs to reach out to inactive Catholics as well as those looking for a spiritual home.

RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process for inquiry and/or initiation into the Catholic Church. Sponsors are needed to accompany converts in their journey of faith. For more detailed information, click here.

Rosary Makers/Mission Promotion

These volunteers are trained to make rosaries for distribution to Catholic missions throughout the world. This ministry also promotes the work of foreign missions, especially the Augustinian Missions in Peru, Japan, and South Africa.

Education Commission
Adult Education/Bible Study

Adult education/Bible study classes are held in the church hall on 3 Wednesdays per month as announced at 6:45 P.M.. following the potluck supper in the church hall at 5:30 P.M..

Parish Religious Education � Faith Formation
These classes are held on Sunday morning from mid-September through May. The children of our parish, from grades pre-K to 12, are instructed in the ways of the faith. Classes are held prior to the 11:00 A.M.. Mass.
Youth Ministry

Our parish participates in Haywood Catholic Youth, which is a combined youth group of St. Margaret in Maggie Valley, St. John and Immaculate Conception in Canton. There are currently two separate groups: middle school (6th � 8th grades) and high school (9th � 12th grades). All young people that fall within those age groups are welcome and encouraged to participate. HCY engages in �total youth ministry�: faith formation, service, and fun. Our mission statement is to live Christ�s love through service to others. Come join us for a great experience! Visit our web site at www.haywoodcatholicyouth.org. Or press the button on the left to go directly to our site.