AAMEN and NAC
Faith Formation – Holy Cross Catholic Church (Durham, NC)
The Faith Formation program held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham holds regular weekly classes, a retreat for the confirmation class in February, a blessing for catechists, and will move towards confirmation in March with Bishop Zarama in 2026. The program provides support for young Black Catholics and their families, and includes times for creativity, fun events, and learning together.
- 2025/2026 – Holy Cross - Youth Faith Formation Students Registered: Total of 62
- Number of African/African American students served by this program: 43
- Number of Filipino/American: 1
- Number of Latin American: 6
Diocese of Raleigh: Kateri Circle – Meeting online and in person
The Diocese of Raleigh Kateri Circle meets monthly and feature Native American and Native Catholic guest speakers from across the nation. We have featured topics such as the Medicine Wheel with Julienne Montour, the road to canonization for Nicholas Black Elk with Bill White, and tribal sovereignty with Lumbee educator, Ryan Dial.
In November, we celebrate American Indian Heritage month in North Carolina. Local members of our Kateri Circle attended the 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration at the NC Art Museum in Raleigh and enjoyed Native dancing, presentations, and artist demonstrations.
