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Adult Faith Formation is an
experience by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ.
These experiences include, but are not limited to, opportunities for study
and discussion, prayer and reflection, fellowship and mutual support.
Adult Faith Formation develops and coordinates informational and
educational programs to assist parishioners in deepening their spiritual
life. The following programs will be available during the 2008-2009
school year:
Book
Club
The SFA Book Club offers the
opportunity to meet new friends as we gather in fellowship while reading
and discussing a book whose subject is the faith. We meet on Wednesday
evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the rectory porch. We usually spend
5-6 weeks discussing each book and we take a few weeks off between
selections. Each book selection will be advertised in the parish
bulletin and parish website.
On
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, the SFA Book Club will begin discussing May
I Have This Dance by Joyce Rupp.
The author creates an experience where readers develop insights to
help them connect the routine of their lives with a deeper communion in
God.
Prayer is described as a dance with the Divine, a joyous and
hope-filled experience in which God takes the lead while guiding us
through the joys and sorrows of life.
The book club meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on
the rectory porch.
We typically spend about 6 weeks discussing each book, and on
January 7, we will discuss chapters 1 & 2.
If you would like to join our group or if you have questions,
please contact Madelyn O’Hara by calling the rectory (610-272-0402).
For more information, please
contact Madelyn O’Hara by calling the rectory (610-272-0402).
DVD
Scripture Series
The Great Adventure Bible
Timeline Series presented by Jeff Cavins will begin in October. The
timeline series is a 24-week DVD presentation that will be broken down
into two main sections, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The
first section, the Old Testament, will be viewed beginning in October,
2008 and ending in May, 2009. The New Testament will begin in
October, 2009.
The timeline series is
designed to address many questions that have been asked about the people,
places and events of the Bible. The series will be part DVD
presentation and part group discussion. We will meet on Thursday
evenings in the Helen Santangelo Meeting Room from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Please contact Madelyn O’Hara by calling the rectory for more
information or to register (610-272-0402).
The following is the 2009 schedule:
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Jan.
8 – Egypt & Exodus: Exodus 1-18
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Jan.
15 – Egypt & Exodus: Exodus 19-40
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Jan.
22 – Desert Wanderings: Numbers
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Feb.
5 – Conquest & Judges: Joshua
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Feb.
12 – Conquest & Judges: Judges
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March
5 –
Royal
Kingdom
: 1 Samuel 8-31
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March
12 –
Royal
Kingdom
: 2 Samuel 1-1 Kings 11
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March
19 – Divided Kingdom: 1 Kings 12-2 Kings 16
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April
16 – Divided Kingdom: 1 Kings 12-2 Kings 23
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April
23 – Exile: 2 Kings 17-25
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April
30 – Return: Ezra. Nehemiah, Esther
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May
7 – Maccabean Revolt: 1 Maccabees
Individual
Movie Nights
Individual movie nights will
be offered throughout the liturgical year. Movie nights consist of a
movie, discussion, and refreshments. Movie nights will be advertised
in the parish bulletin and parish website.
PRE-CANA
(Marriage Preparation)
Couples planning a wedding
must attend a Pre-Cana class. Faith-based teaching, as to the
importance of the sacrament, is taught by a team of married couples and a
priest. These one-day marriage preparation classes are held twice a
year.
Contact: Antonio
Antunes 610-277-5273
PRE-JORDAN
(Baptism Preparation)
Parents of children to be
baptized must attend a Pre-Jordan class. Emphasis is given to the
symbolism of the rite, the role of the sacrament in reaffirming membership
in the family community and the responsibilities of parents and
godparents. Classes are held on the last Thursday of every other
month at
7:00PM
in the Helen Santangelo Meeting Room.
Contact: Father Welsh
610-272-0402
RITE
OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
RCIA is designed for those
seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith, for adults who have never
been baptized and those in special circumstances seeking Confirmation
and/or Eucharist. Team members lead discussions, educate and share
faith with participants. Sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from
7:00-8:30 p.m.
in the Helen Santangelo Meeting Room.
Contact: Madelyn
O’Hara 610-272-0402
Links
to Research Material
References
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/
Catholic
Prayers
(Click
Here)
Faithful Citizenship
http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org/
Monthly
Newsletters
Growing
in Faith January Newsletter
Partners
in Faith January Newslette
Formation Aids
Readings
of the Day
http://www.usccb.org/nab/
Saint
of the Day
http://www.usccb.org/nab/saints/todaysaint.shtml
Latest
USCCB News
http://www.usccb.org/news/
Movie
Reviews
http://www.usccb.org/movies/
The
New American Bible
http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/
USCCB
Publications
http://www.usccbpublishing.org/
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