Promotes and coordinates ministry to Hispanic Catholics in the Diocese of Little Rock
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EPJ #32 for young adults to be June 13-16 - May 23, 2024 The diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office will sponsor its Encuentros de Promoción... |
Register now to attend Búsqueda #52 - May 1, 2024 Registration is still open for Búsqueda #52, which will be held from Friday,... |
Oct. 25 - Oct. 27 2024 Diocesan Hispanic Charismatic Renewal Conference Fort Smith Convention Center |
Nov. 1 - Nov. 3 Búsqueda #53 (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center |
Nov. 14 - Nov. 17 Women's EPJ Encounter #32 (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center |
Dec. 14 Fuerza Transformadora Marian Baby Shower (Spanish) St. Theresa Church - Little Rock |
Dec. 16 - Dec. 24 Fuerza Transformadora Posadas (Spanish) Little Rock |
Click on the button above to find upcoming events for Spanish-speaking youth and adults in the Diocese of Little Rock. Click a specific event to get registration information. Email Juanita Cigarroa, administrative assistant, or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext. 397, with additional questions.
The Hispanic Ministry Office promotes and coordinates ministry to Hispanic Catholics in the Diocese of Little Rock, and provides leadership and resources to parishes in implementing the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry. This is primarily done through the Hispanic movements in Arkansas for youth and adults. Although some have existed for many years, these movements began to work in union with the pastoral plan in 2011. They are called to the new evangelization in Arkansas and beyond, and are present in most of the parishes that offer Hispanic ministry. Thousands of Spanish-speaking Catholics take part in these movements under the authority of Bishop Anthony B. Taylor. This joining of forces gives witness and example of our Catholic faith. | En Español
Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (Hispanic Youth Ministry) includes faith formation programs specifically for Spanish-speaking youth ages 14 to 27. This is primarily done through Hispanic movements such as Búsqueda (Search) and Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (Encounters of Youth Promotion). See complete list of events and programs below. For more information, contact Sister Ana Luisa Díaz Vázquez, MCP, or Sister Rosalina Castillo Guerrero, MCP, associate directors for Hispanic youth and young adult ministry, at (501) 664-0340.
The goal of Búsqueda (Search) is to inspire youth (ages 14-17) to bring the Good News of Christ to others. It is a Catholic movement, among many others in the Church, to help youth grow in their spiritual life, promote human and Christian values and strengthen their relationship with God and others. To learn more, email Sister Ana. | Upcoming Events
Easter Retreat for Youth
This daylong event for high school students (ages 14-17) asks participants to reflect on the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in preparation for the celebration of Easter.
Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil
Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (Encounters of Youth Promotion) is a Catholic movement of young adults (ages 18-27) who evangelize their peers to accept the Gospel, live their vocation and take on leadership roles in Christian groups in their communities. It is modeled after Cursillo. To learn more, email Sister Rosalina. | Upcoming Events
Lenten Retreat for Young Adults
This daylong event for young adults (ages 18-27) offers time for reflection, prayer and small group discussion to prepare for the celebration of Easter, which strengthens our identities of Jesus’ disciples in our communities.
Lenten Retreat for Youth
This daylong event for high school students (ages 14-17) offers a time for reflection, prayer and small group discussion to prepare for the celebration of Easter, which strengthens our identities of Jesus’ disciples in our communities.
Formation Course in Hispanic Youth Ministry
This eight-week training program, which is certificated by the Institute for Faith and Life, qualifies participants to lead youth groups. It is open to youth and young adults ages 16 and older.
Renovación Carismática Católica (Catholic Charismatic Renewal) is an ecclesial movement recognized by the Vatican. It arises from the action of the Holy Spirit; an experience of Pentecost. It is a ministry for Spanish-speaking youth and adults that invigorates the awareness of everything that Jesus revealed to us and evokes an enthusiastic response to live the faith of the Church. For more information, contact Father Salvador Vega-Alvarenga at (870) 451-9695.
Fuerza Transformadora (Transforming Force) is a Catholic movement founded by Serio Torres, a former gang leader, in 2006 to reach people who are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, gang life and violence and help them learn about God and change their lives. For more information, contact Juanita Cigarroa, administrative assistant, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 397.
EPJ #32 for young adults to be June 13-16 - May 23, 2024 The diocesan Hispanic Ministry Office will sponsor its Encuentros de Promoción... |
Register now to attend Búsqueda #52 - May 1, 2024 Registration is still open for Búsqueda #52, which will be held from Friday,... |
Oct. 25 - Oct. 27 2024 Diocesan Hispanic Charismatic Renewal Conference Fort Smith Convention Center |
Nov. 1 - Nov. 3 Búsqueda #53 (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center |
Nov. 14 - Nov. 17 Women's EPJ Encounter #32 (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center |
Dec. 14 Fuerza Transformadora Marian Baby Shower (Spanish) St. Theresa Church - Little Rock |
Dec. 16 - Dec. 24 Fuerza Transformadora Posadas (Spanish) Little Rock |