DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST,

Welcome to your new parish family!  At St. Andrew the Apostle, we give witness of our faith in Jesus Christ through joyful worship, the formation of young people and adults, and service to the Gladstone community.

Our mission is to:

• Be strengthened by Christ in the Eucharist and sacramental grace.
• Embrace life in the Holy Spirit
• Recognize the presence of Christ in all.
• Serve through prayer, works, and compassion
• Nourish lifelong spiritual journeys
• Be responsible stewards of the gifts given by God.

St. Andrew the Apostle has an exceptional Pre-K through Grade 8 School where we educate the mind, heart, and spirit of our young people.  We believe that children are the heart of the Kingdom of God. Together with family and community we are called to support children’s spiritual and human development.  The curriculum is tied intimately with the Church, and we communicate the full, authentic Catholic faith.

St. Andrew has a comprehensive catechetical program, including faith formation for Pre-K to 12th grade, young adults, RCIA, and many Adult classes.  Our Pre-K formation is based on the model of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  The Montessori method is utilized to joyfully introduce the child to Jesus and the teaching of the Church. Our middle and high school youth ministries empower students to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Our ministry staff and volunteers meet the students where they are in their faith journey and get involved in parish life.

Our parish groups and ministries offer a way for you and your family to connect to the parish, to serve others, and to grow in Spirit. I pray that you will join us as we worship, serve and grow in our love of Jesus Christ and each other.  I hope this site will help you get to know us better and, in so doing, encourage you to become parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle.

Your Brother in Christ,
Father Vince Rogers, Pastor

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