FAITH FORMATION

Faith Formation endeavors in our parish shall support and strengthen the work of the Spirit to:

• Nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Foster an ever-deepening understanding of the Gospel.
• Build on the Traditions of our Catholic faith.

  We will serve the parish by providing opportunities to foster a sense of spiritual vitality for all age and ability levels. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, these efforts will lead to wisdom, as well as personal and social transformation.

ADULT Faith Formation (18+) 

• Small faith-sharing groups are available at various days and times at both church sites. 
• An ongoing Bible study is held on Wednesdays at St. Mary's from 10 am -noon (meeting postponed during the pandemic).
• Monthly adult faith formation sessions are offered at St. Martha on Sunday mornings (9am) on Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 14, Apr 11 and May 2; and at St. Mary's (4:30pm) on Monday afternoons on Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 15, Apr 12 and May 3.  
• Monthly adult faith formation classes are also available via Zoom.
• For more information on adult faith formation at Holy Spirit parish, please contact Carolyn Houston at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org. 

YOUTH Faith Formation (pre-school through high school)

    It is the philosophy of the parish that parents are the primary teachers of their children, and the parish supports that role. The most important means of support is through the celebration of weekly Mass, when the community comes together to nurture one another and to be nourished by Jesus Christ through his Word and his Body.  For some families, involving their children in children’s Liturgy of the Word or having them assist at Mass, has helped in strengthening a sense of belonging and ownership in the Mass in their children.  

Nurturing our parish children’s friendship with Jesus is the ultimate aim of Youth Faith Formation, and the parish will provide various service, prayer, and educational opportunities to help children better understand who Jesus is, and what Jesus has called us all to do. For further details, please review the parish Faith Formation Family Handbook and/or contact Carolyn Houston at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
 

Our first Virtual Advent Giving Tree was a huge success!  As you can see, all of the tags for all of the items being collected for Caring Unlimited, Longcreek Development Center and the York County Shelter were taken by one of our Holy Spirit Parish families. 

Congratulations on a job well done!  You are all blessings to our community!!  Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus.