Fidelis Sisterhood

When and Where We Meet

We meet on Wednesday Nights, 6pm-8:15pm, at the Holy Redeemer Sacred Heart building (Green House/Annex). We end with prayer in the church from 8-8:15, so pickup is at the church.

Fidelis Begins on September 17th!
Come and See what we’re all about!

All women and girls in 6th grade through adulthood
are welcome to join us for evenings of
Sisterhood, Virtue, and Mentorship

Fidelis forms women and girls — heart, mind, body, and soul — into a sisterhood of mature, virtuous disciples of Christ through the witness of Catholic women. It’s a Catholic sisterhood with chapters at parishes across the United States. Click here to learn more about the mission of Fidelis. All women are welcome, you don’t have to have a daughter in the program to participate! Ready to learn more or join? Email Katelyn Greenlee, our Fidelis Lead Lady, to get started.

What happens on a Fidelis Night?

The core structure of a Fidelis Night looks similar to Fraternus Nights (our brother program, for men and young men). We start with dinner at 6pm, a talk or reflection called the King’s Message, and then we divide up in our age-segregated small groups called Family Groups. Adult women who aren’t volunteering that night are encouraged to join our family group for adult women. After discussion, we take a few moments to clean up and then head over to the church to join the men for Night Prayer (Compline). All members of Fidelis receive a book to help guide their reflections and family group conversations throughout the year, as well as including special challenges called Invitations.

What else happens during the year?

We go on a retreat and other various outings! We also have special ceremonies to welcome new members and to mark our progress at the end of the year.

In October we’ll have our Commitment ceremony, where Fidelis Sisters and Ladies commit to themselves, their sisters, and to God that they will to pursue virtue, holiness, and strive to be a loving sister to all present. The first four weeks of Fidelis are “introductory” weeks, and you can feel free to give us a shot for a few weeks before you formally register. Adults who would like to register themselves should contact Katelyn (as well as if you’d like a scholarship!).

In April or May, we have our Accolades ceremony. Sisters receive a virtue charm as their advancement is acknowledged, and 8th graders also receive a St. Benedict Medal to call down God’s blessing and protection as they prepare for high school. Sisters in 12th grade or adults, who have met the necessary requirements for the year, receive a Fidelis Crown in a coronation ceremony. All 12th graders are promoted to the rank of Fidelis Lady at the end of the year.

I’m an adult with young children - what happens to them?

Women are always welcome to bring their very young children with them to Fidelis! We also offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday Evenings from 5:30-7:30pm (starts half hour before Fidelis begins). For adults in Fidelis, you can either leave at 7:30 to pick up your children from CGS, or you can wait until 8pm. Amy Parent, our lead for CGS, will be watching them until our programs are finished. If you have more questions about CGS, email Amy at amy@stthomascamas.org.