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Thursday, 31 May 2007 09:42

Need to acquire the knowledge of our religion to receive a sacrament? Want to increase your knowledge about Catholicism? Want to become a Catholic?  Our parish offers a number of formation opportunities for those seeking to continue their growth and journey of faith through the avenues of transformation, learning and understanding

Looking to join us in the faith and become Catholic?

For those who are seeking to join us in the Catholic faith, whether you've never been baptized, or were baptized in another Christian faith, we offer the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  It offers those individuals who are making that inquiry to begin a journey of faith and discovery that might lead to full initiation into the Church.

Looking to celebrate one of the Sacraments?

For those individuals who are seeking to receive one of the sacraments that might have been, for a whole host of reasons, missed along the way, we offer for young and more mature an opportunity to do so through the Rite of Initiation of Adults and the Rite of Initiation of Children.

Looking to develop and acquire a deeper knowledge of the faith as a young person?

Our parishes offer ongoing Faith Formation and Religious Education for all ages.  If in elementary school we have a comprehensive and systematic program of Religious Education;  if in junior high school, we offer an interactive and experiential Edge Ministry;  for those in high school we share in the Life Teen Ministry, designed to “lead teens closer to Christ” through transformational ministry and teaching.

Looking to develop and acquire a deeper knowledge of the faith as an adult?

Maybe you’re an adult with the desire to increase your spirituality or feel like you want to gather with a community of people who share your desire to grow in your beliefs and virtues.  We offer a number of opportunities!  Consider praying with other men of the parishes; or for the women, how about praying and growing in faith with the women of the parishes!

Take a few moment to learn more about each of these formation opportunities right now, with the use of our website.  Most include a contact person for more information that isn’t provided here.  We look forward to having you join us for these and more opportunities to grow in faith and our identity as disciples in the Body of Christ.
 

The Good Word

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