ADULT FAITH FORMATION
"Those who are already disciples of Jesus Christ [need] to be constantly nourished by the word of God so that they may grow in their Christian life..." ("Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us", #12)
Chairperson - Position open
Liaison to Christian Formation Committee - Ms. Agnes Murphy
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Adult faith Formation Committee, in concert with the diverse ministries of our parish, serve the adult members of our parish and of the larger community in their ongoing journey of faith. Through various educational and formation programs we seek to develop the six vital dimensions of a mature Catholic life:
- Knowledge of the faith
- Spiritual growth
- Liturgical life
- Community involvement
- Moral formation
- Missionary Spirit
HOW THE MISSION IS FULFILLED
We facilitate and provide programs in faith formation for adults to promote a life-long growth in the faith.
CURRENT PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED
ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE INSTITUTE FOR RELIGION AND CULTURE
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults seminars:
The Sacraments Christian Morality The Creed –Prayer- April 16, 7:00 PM and April 18, 3:00 PM
May 14, 7:00 PM and May 16, 3:00 PM
- “What is Catholicism?” – Mondays March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 7:00 PM or Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 3:00 PM
- “Why Confession?” March 21, 6:00 PM
- “Divine Mercy: How Christ Manifests His Sacred Heart to Us through St. Faustina” – Wednesday, April 4, 7:00 PM
- “The Fathers of the Church” – Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM
Session 1 – April 18; Session 2 – April 25; Session 3 – May 9; Session 4 – May 23; Session 5 – June 13; Session 6 – June 27 Click here for the course outline
- Other selected topics to be developed.
BIBLE AND BREAKFAST:
Join us for breakfast after Mass every Tuesday in the Religious Education Center. From 8:30-9:30 AM we pray with the coming Sunday’s Gospel. All are welcome!
BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE MASS READINGS:
A weekly column from convert and Biblical scholar Dr. Scott Hahn based on the weekly Mass readings. The column can be found at HERE
ECHOES OF FAITH:
This is an adult religious video discussion series focusing on “Liturgy and the Sacraments”, “Prayer and Spirituality”, “Introduction to the Scriptures”, and “The Creed”, and “Catholic Morality.” Sessions are every Tuesday, 10:00 AM September 13-January 31, 2012 in the Religious Education Center.
THE FAITH CONNECTION:
A weekly two page adult faith formation resource that helps adults make important connections between the Sunday Scripture readings and their everyday lives. It can be found HERE