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16 SEPTEMBER 14-27, 2019 | DENVER CATHOLIC Around the Archdiocese Show your support for our Hispanic community through a gift to the Sister Alicia Education Fund. Your gift will provide the education and skills that will change lives. To learn more or donate, visit centrosanjuandiego.org/donate or call 303-867-0614. HELP FORM HISPANIC LEADERS SISTER ALICIA V. CUARÓN EDUCATION FUND Centro San Juan Diego, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, serves nearly 5,000 Hispanic immigrants every year and is a nationally recognized expert on topics such as education, immigration and integration. Centro provides much-needed classes, such as: • English as a Second Language • Computer • GED • Citizenship • TaxAideCertification • Financial Literacy • Small Business • Online Bachelor's Degrees • Legal Nights A ngels are spiritual, immortal beings who possess superior intelligence and power to mankind. For millennia, they have capti- vated the human imagination. Many people turn to the angels for their protective guid- ance, while others are fascinated with their God-given attributes. They were created by God to serve as his messengers and work- ers. Throughout human history, angels have played essential roles in communi- cating God's plan to and for mankind, such as the announcement of the Incarnation by the Archangel Gabriel to Mary. Holy Scripture and theologians classify angels into the following nine choirs or hierarchies: SERAPHIM Spiritual beings with three pairs of wings who cease- lessly minister before the throne of God and contin- ually proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts." CHERUBIM Four-winged angelic beings who possess a profound knowledge of God, serve as guardians of his glory, and contemplate his wisdom. THRONE Heavenly beings of pure contem- plation, humility, justice, and grace. They continually ponder God's power and justice. DOMINION Supernatural beings of leadership and authority who govern the universe and assign duties and missions to the lesser choirs of angels. VIRTUE Benevolent beings who oversee the natural world, execute the commands of the Dominions, and oversee the heavenly bodies. The possess control over the seasons, stars, moon, sun, planet, and weather. POWER Angelic warriors who fi ght the evil forces of the demonic spirits to protect the cosmos and humans. They battle evil spirits who are determined to infl ict chaos in the world and upon mankind. PRINCIPALITY Celestial beings who protect and defend earthly prin- cipalities, such as nations, states, cities, and parishes. ARCHANGEL Angelic beings who serve as God's special messengers to mankind at critical times in human history and salvation history, such as the Annunciation. GUARDIAN ANGEL Heavenly spirits who are assigned by God to lead, guard, and protect each human being. In honor of these spiritual beings, the Archbishop created the "Nine Choirs of Angels Giving Society." As Christians, we, too, are called to serve God as his messengers (disciples who are eager to evangelize his infi nite love for mankind) and his workers (followers who strive to extend his kingdom on earth). Be a part of the 'Nine Choirs of Angels Giving Society' Have you ever wondered about the role of angels in the spiritual life? To learn more about how you can join the spe- cial leadership giving society through a gift to the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal, visit archden.org/givenow. ngels are spiritual, immortal beings who possess superior intelligence and power to mankind. For millennia, they have capti- vated the human imagination. Many people turn to the angels for their protective guid- ance, while others are fascinated with their God-given attributes. They were created by and work- . Throughout human history, angels have played essential roles in communi- cating God's plan to and for mankind, such as the announcement of the Incarnation by the Archangel Holy Scripture and theologians classify angels into the following nine choirs or hierarchies: Four-winged angelic beings who possess a profound knowledge of God, serve as guardians of his glory, and contemplate his wisdom. THRONE Heavenly beings of pure contem- plation, humility, justice, and grace. They continually ponder God's power and justice. and assign duties and missions to the lesser choirs of angels. VIRTUE Benevolent beings who oversee the natural world, execute the commands of the Dominions, and oversee the heavenly bodies. Giving Society' i