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Lifelong Faith Formation Ministries Opportunities for faith formation may be found in .... Whole Community Catechesis, Child Formation, Youth Ministry, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Youth Confirmation all have separate schedules and registrations which may be found at the bottom of this page. Adult Faith Formation
Provides and promotes a variety of opportunities for adults to grow in their faith, e.g. small group faith sharing, bible study, adult confirmation, spirituality, Theology on Tap, Young Adult Ministry (KAYAC), and events with our cluster - St. Mary, St. Mark, and St. Therese. All adults, with or without children, are invited and encouraged to participate in Whole Community Catechesis to grow in their faith. The Adult Formation Ministry meets three times a year for planning and evaluation.
Adult Initiation / RCIA (Rites of Initiation for Christian Adults)
RCIA is a process designed for adults and youth over the age of 7 to inquire, explore, and seek membership in the Catholic faith. There are two different paths. One is for those who have not been baptized and the other is for those who have been baptized in a different denomination but wish to become Catholic or were baptized Catholic but have not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation. Parishioners assist by leading reflections on the Sunday Gospel, becoming a parish sponsor, and/or participating in the ongoing discussions about out faith.
Baptism Reflection
Assists families prepare for the baptism of their children by reflecting on the hopes parents have for their children, the desire to share their faith, and the ritual and symbols of the Sacrament of Baptism. Sessions are offered monthly in the homes of those trained for this ministry. Couples involved meet twice each year for formation and evaluation and generally offer a baptism reflection three to four times each year.
Marriage Ministry
Prepares engaged couples to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage and offers support and enrichment to couples in their life-long vocation of Marriage. Welcomes engaged couples into one’s home, explains and administers the FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) process, and then meets again to discuss matters critical to a successful marriage. Plans and implements formation and enrichment opportunities for couples who are already married. Meets twice a year for planning and evaluation and assists several couples with marriage preparation.
Prayer and Spirituality Ministry
Members of this ministry help plan and lead a variety of prayer opportunities for the parish and assist in parish-wide formation related to prayer and spiritual growth. The ministry leads the community in praying the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross during the year and assists the Adult Formation Ministry in planning prayer and spirituality opportunities during parish retreats.
Senior Lunch Ministry
The parish hosts a lunch and presentation for parish elders the first Tuesday of each month. Members of this ministry help coordinate speakers and programs and assist in the preparation of the lunch meal.
Whole Community Catechesis
Whole Community Catechesis is our parish’s primary faith formation opportunity. Every parishioner is invited and encouraged to participate. It is an intergenerational program of faith sharing, lessons, and activities. Individuals and families involved in Whole Community Catechesis meet monthly, choosing from one of three sessions offered each month.
The program is based upon the four core elements of the Catechism of the Catholic Church i.e. creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer. Our lessons are focused on one essential teaching of the Church each month. Lessons alternate between age-specific and intergenerational groups. One Sunday evening session is designed for teens and adults without small children. Opportunities to assist in this ministry include:
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