Donating Christmas gifts to families in need
Established in 1990, the Giving Tree project is a humanitarian service that allows parishioners to purchase food boxes and Christmas gifts for children, families, and the elderly who may not otherwise receive a gift.
To join: nool.flocknote.com/givetr
Contact:
Yvonne Fernandez
Kristen Caldwell
Joann Napierkowski
givingtree@nool.us
Assisting the priests with liturgical celebrations
Boys and girls are eligible to serve at Mass from the time they have received their First Communion until the end of ninth grade. We offer mandatory new server training sessions each spring and fall. Once training has been completed, altar servers are able to serve at Mass and all other liturgical events.
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To join: nool.flocknote.com/servers
Contact:
Luke Hellwig
lwhellwig@gmail.com
Premiere scouting group for girls
American Heritage Girls is the premiere Christian scouting group for girls. AHG builds women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.
Contact:
Sarah Chichirico
720-878-1497
sarah.chichirico@gmail.com
Scouting group for boys
Open to all boys from sixth grade to 18 years old. We offer the chance for boys to develop into leaders through positive mentoring and activities that will expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and help them be dedicated citizens.
Contact:
Joe Denfeld
720-887-3571
joedenfeld@comcast.net
Middle school youth
Our middle school youth group, led by Fr. Accu, is for all sixth through eighth graders. We meet weekly during the school year to play games, sing, and share our lives together.
Contact:
Fr. Accursio Ciaccio
303-469-5171, ext. 111
a.ciaccio@nool.us
One Sunday per month at the 9:30 AM Mass during the school year
The Children’s Choir welcomes all young singers, grades 2-6, to sing with us as we follow the liturgical year through singing! “Singing is the highest expression of the human heart.” Fr. Luigi Giussani
Contact:
Sr. Mariagrazia
sisters@nool.us
Yearly parish festival
Attend or volunteer for the annual Nativity Days. At Nativity Days, we celebrate the vibrancy of our parish community with games, family activities, and food for an entire weekend.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Seasonal parish celebrations
Parish celebration centered around adoration, confession, and fellowship. Families are needed to lead the rosary. Teens are needed to help run crafts for the children. Join us!
Contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
Catholic education for preschool through eighth grade
Our Nativity school is a family of learners in the Catholic tradition, partnering with parents to build a community of faith and academic excellence. Our mission is to form saints and scholars who impact our world with gospel values.
Contact:
Sebastian Calvino
303-466-4177
s.calvino@nool.us
Nativity: Faith & Reason Volunteers
Interested in volunteering in the school? We would love to have your help, and there are many opportunities to get involved including working with students in the classroom, monitoring lunches, and helping run events. Paperwork and background checks will be needed to be around the students.
Contact:
Shannon Spinuzzi
303-466-4177
s.spinuzzi@nool.us
Catholic books and resources available for check-out
The Nativity Parish Library, located in St. John H. Newman Room, fosters the spiritual, intellectual, and human development of our parishioners by providing access to high-quality Catholic materials and resources.
Contact:
Jacquie Colby
jacquie.t.colby@gmail.com
First Penance, Confirmation, First Eucharist
The restored order is when a child, after making first penance, is then confirmed and receives First Communion at the Confirmation Mass. Candidates must be seven years or older.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
For children seeking to become Catholic
If you are or have a child 7 to 17 years of age interested in becoming Catholic, look into our “Rite of Christian Initiation for Children” (RCIC) program. RCIC is open to all unbaptized (in the Catholic faith) children who would like to become Catholic.
Contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
Catechetical program for students grades 1-12
Totus Tuus is a week-long summer program for children and teens. Eight college-aged students engage participants in the beauty of their Catholic faith through fun, energetic, and meaningful ways.
To join:
Grades 1-6: nool.flocknote.com/ttday
Grades 7-12: nool.flocknote.com/ttnight
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
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