Adult Faith Formation with separate sessions for children.
This year's sessions are:
Date/Time/Place
October 27th, 3-5pm
Reconciliation
St. Martha
Fr. Tom Murphy
November 17th, 3-5pm
I Believe: Creed
St. Mary’s
Dr. A. Coleman
December 15th, 3-5pm
Social Justice & Catholicism
St. Martha
Dan Mahoney
March 8th, 2020 3-5pm
God the Holy Spirit
St. Mary’s
Fr. Bob Valliancourt
April 5th, 2020 3-5pm
Eucharist: The Real Presence
St. Martha
May 3rd, 2020 3-5pm
Open Wide Our Hearts: Catholicism & Racism
St. Mary’s
Suzanne Lafreniere
Check out the Events tab for more details about our parish Christmas caroling event planned for the 1st Sunday of Advent (December 1st)!!
Youtube Video links
View Fr Bob Vaillancourt presentation on The Catholic Mass
View Dr. Anthony Coleman presentation on The Creed (7 Parts in total)
Dr. Anthony Coleman is an assistant professor of Theology at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. He gave a presentation on The Creed at Holy Spirit Parish (St. Mary Catholic Church) in Wells, Maine as part of the Parish's 2019-2020 Journey in Faith series.
Faith Formation endeavors in our parish shall support and strengthen the work of the Spirit to:
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+)
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.