St. Gertrude Parish
Religious Ed News
Religious Ed news
For Sunday, October 3
The Presentation of the Confirmation Candidates will be on Sunday, October 24 at the 10:30 am Mass in church. Those students to be Confirmed on March 5, 2022 must be present along with their families.
We've updated both our calendar and Religious Ed handbook. Additionally, parents are asked to review our COVID-19 guidelines and sign and return the Family Pledge.
~ Eloy Escamilla
Click the image to read about Eloy Escamilla, our new Pastoral Associate for Religious Ed
Catechists Needed to Teach Kids Word
Parents/Volunteers Sought
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Kids Word Ministry, which will resume in a few weeks. During the 10:30 am Mass in church, kids ages 5-9 are invited to attend Kids Word after the opening prayer to learn age-appropriate lessons.
To help, contact Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org or call 773.764.3621.
Welcome, Eloy Escamilla
Our New Pastoral Associate for Religious Education and Youth Ministry
Eloy Escamilla joined the parish staff on Monday, August 2 as the Pastoral Associate for Religious Education and Youth Ministry here at St. Gertrude.
Eloy comes to us after six years in a similar position at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish on the southeast side of Chicago. He has received both a Master of Arts in Theology and a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Eloy's email is eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.
Below is a letter from Eloy:
Hello! My name is Eloy Escamilla, and I am the new Pastoral Associate for Religious Education and Youth Ministry here at St. Gertrude Church. I am from Pachuca, Hgo., Northeast of Mexico City. I obtained a Master of Arts in Theology, majoring in Scriptures (New Testament) and a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. I am so excited and thankful to God to be a new member of the staff!
It is always exciting to come to a new place and learn new things, get to know new people, and share our talents so together we can all build up the Kingdom of God that Jesus would always talk about.
Teaching Religion is one of my passions, so I am looking forward to meeting with our students who attend Religious Education classes. I am also looking forward to meeting and working with catechists/teachers and parents who share their faith with our students. And of course, I am looking forward to meeting you all!
I am always going to try to do my best with a big smile!
Prayers!
~ Eloy Escamilla
First Youth Group Gathering Will Be Thursday, October 21
Visit to the Chicago Cultural Center’s Exhibits Planned in November
Teens in middle and high school are invited to consider joining the parish youth group! The first youth group meeting will be on Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be in the front parlor on the second floor of the Ministry Center, 6214 N. Glenwood Ave. All students in 7th grade and up are invited!
On Saturday, November 13 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Confirmation students and teens in the youth group will head to Chicago’s Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. The students will enjoy a wide range of diverse and engaging exhibitions devoted to the visual arts and contemporary culture. They include Art and Race Matters, The Great Chicago Fire in Focus, as well as the Learning Lab, an interactive studio that offers sights, sounds, and experiences for visitors of all ages and a wide range of abilities. The group will travel via the CTA.
For more information, contact Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate for Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.