Adult Faith Formation
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Connecting Faith and Everyday Life
In Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis makes it clear that what the Church is handing on is not solely a doctrinal content for which a book or the repetition of an idea might suffice. Rather, it is about “the new light born of an encounter with the true God, a light which touches us at the core of our being and engages our minds, wills, and emotions, opening us to relationships lived in communion.”
Over the last several months, just about everything has changed. As we plan for a “new normal” we need to be deeply embedded in our mission as a Church and in Gospel values. This year, we will be offering a variety of opportunities: online, at the parish (when possible), and blended (gathered and online). The following opportunities can also be used as a basis for private individual study, family study time, or group study/discussions with your neighbors.
To participate in all or just one of these opportunities, please contact the parish office at St. Philip (899-3601) or email Fr. Bob Farrell (rfarrell@stphilipmorrow.org) You can leave a message indicating what course and session you wish to attend. For now, only Unlocking the Mysteries will be offered at both St Philip and St. Francis de Sales. This may change in the future. Please know parishioners at both parishes are welcome at any offering. More details about room location and course materials will be sent to you.
If you or not comfortable coming to a live session or if we are unable to have live sessions, do not let that deter you. Gather your family and neighbors and watch videos at home and then join others for a “Zoom” session each week to share insights and deepen your knowledge. Details of how to connect with these sessions will be given to you.
I look forward to growing in my faith with you and deepening our relationship with the Lord and each other.
Fr. Bob Farrell
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Adult Faith Formation Offerings 2020-2021
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Workbook cost: $24.95. this gives you access to the video online if you are not able to attend an in-person session. If you choose to do this at home or with neighbors, there will be Zoom sessions each week to allow you the opportunity for discussion and a greater understanding of the material.
- St Philip: Sept 30 – Nov 18 from 10 – 11:30 am
- Oct 1 – Nov 19 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm (if Thursday mass is back to 9 am)
- St Francis de Sales: Sept 30 – Nov 18 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
St. Augustine said, “to fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek him, the greatest adventure.” The Bible is the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. It is where God comes down to meet us and speaks to us with love. In 8 videos, we are presented with the story of salvation history from Creation through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Church.
- St Philip: Sept 30 – Nov 18 from 10 – 11:30 am
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6-week program, Participant Book: $7.95
Conversations are based on easy to read essays about spirituality, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, God’s Mercy, The Mass, and the Church.
St. Philip: Sept. 29 – Oct 13; Nov 3 – 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
This is a small group process that helps inactive Catholics return to the Church or it is a cradle Catholic refresher. Invite a friend or neighbor to join you for these informative and lively sessions. The sessions foster reflection, prayer, and honest sharing in a setting of acceptance and hospitality.
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A 6-week program by Fr. Al Haase, OFM
DVD, book and group discussion
(cost of book $17.99 new or less if used)
Catching Fire, Becoming Flame: A Guide for Spiritual Formation gives you the practical tools and techniques to help your faith burn brightly. It shows you how to respond to God's fiery passion, how to engage it, and, most important, how to be changed by it.
St. Philip
Nov. 5, 12, 19 10:00 – 11:30 am
Dec. 3, 10, 17 10:00 – 11:30 am
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