Faith Formation
Opportunities to Grow in Your Faith
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 Take a 3 minute break to meet God in silence.
- Question of the Week -
Involving the whole community in lifelong catachesis. Includes Sunday readings and background, Saint of the Week and more.
- Weekly Sunday Connection - We hope these
resources help you and your family or faith formation group to better understand the Gospel message and grow in your faith.
- EWTN Daily Readings - The daily readings for Mass every day of the year.
Documents and Links
Faith Formation Leaders
- Sister Jackie,
- Michelle Moutinho, Faith Formation Chairperson
- Stephanie Heatley, Preschool and Kindergarten CCD Coordinator
- Maureen Brown, Youth Ministry Coordinators
- Diane Richard, Middle School Coordinator
Purpose
The purpose of the Faith Formation Commission is to serve the parish community in the
specific areas of teaching the faith, teaching the bible and preparation for the sacraments.
The commission manages various groups and coordinates activities that support these
specific areas. The commission is responsible to inform the council of their goals and
activities.
Objectives
- Living the faith – to develop for every age group in the parish a faith formation program of high quality, that transmits the teachings and customs of the Church.
- Teaching the Bible – to provide tools which enable others to study the bible.
- Preparation for the Sacraments – to have good programs of catechesis for individuals and their families who are about to celebrate the sacraments.
Ongoing Activities and Groups
- Baptism Program
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- SPRED
- Religious Education for preschool/kindergarten
- Religious Education for grade 1 to 5
- Middle School Youth Ministry for grade 6-8
- Youth Ministry for grade 9-12
- Young Adults Campus Ministry
- Adult Education
- Children’s Initiation
- Adult Initiation (RCIA)
- Catechist training
- Protecting God’s Children (required for volunteers)
- Child Lures Program training (required for children/youth)
- Vacation Bible School
- Living Stations of the Cross
- Epiphany pageant (in conjunction with Parish and Community Life)
Sacraments
Sacrament of Reconciliation
3:00pm Saturday and any other time by appointment with the pastor.
Sacrament of Baptism
Contact Father Conley. Baptism preparation course is given on the third
Monday or every month at 7:00pm for parents and prospective parents who
plan to have their babies baptized.
Sacrament of Marriage
Contact Father Conley six months before wedding date.
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