Adult Faith Formation
"The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life - for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good." United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
St. George’s mission for adult faith formation is to establish and maintain a vibrant faith community by offering ongoing adult opportunities to support spiritual growth, building and nurturing a personal relationship with Jesus, lived in the Christian community, and encouraging the call of service to evangelize and witness God’s work.
There are six tasks that address adult faith formation.
Task One: Promote knowledge of the faith
Task Two: Promote the knowledge of the meaning of the Liturgy and the Sacraments,
especially the Eucharist
Task Three: Promote moral formation in Christ, leading to witness in everyday life
Task Four: Teach Christians how to pray in Christ
Task Five: Prepare Christians to live in community and participate in the Church’s mission
Task Six: Prepare the faithful who are able and willing to bear witness to their faith in
words and deeds
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
A communal process of spiritual and educational formation for adults who seek to become full members of the Catholic Church. These adults will be formally admitted into the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist). Those who are already baptized Catholic and did not receive all the sacraments of initiation may go through adult sacramental preparation.
Class Time: Sunday from 8a-9:30a
Sacrament Completion for Adults:
Adult sacramental preparation is a guided program for baptized adults who wish to complete the sacraments of initiation (Confirmation and Holy Eucharist).
Class Time: Sunday after the 9:30am Mass
Marriage Convalidation
Baptized Catholics married outside of the Church can have their marriage convalidated or blessed in the eyes of the Church. See the Pastor for arrangements and/or further information.
Bible Study
A time to gain a deeper understanding of Holy Scripture through reading, home study, classroom instruction, and sharing. Bible study classes are held every Thursday at 7:00 pm in Mary's Haven.
Advent/Lenten Journey
Seasonal worship and classes with days of recollection, healing and anointing. The parish mission, renewal and retreats are planned to follow the theme set aside by the pastor.
St. George’s mission for adult faith formation is to establish and maintain a vibrant faith community by offering ongoing adult opportunities to support spiritual growth, building and nurturing a personal relationship with Jesus, lived in the Christian community, and encouraging the call of service to evangelize and witness God’s work.
There are six tasks that address adult faith formation.
Task One: Promote knowledge of the faith
Task Two: Promote the knowledge of the meaning of the Liturgy and the Sacraments,
especially the Eucharist
Task Three: Promote moral formation in Christ, leading to witness in everyday life
Task Four: Teach Christians how to pray in Christ
Task Five: Prepare Christians to live in community and participate in the Church’s mission
Task Six: Prepare the faithful who are able and willing to bear witness to their faith in
words and deeds
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
A communal process of spiritual and educational formation for adults who seek to become full members of the Catholic Church. These adults will be formally admitted into the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist). Those who are already baptized Catholic and did not receive all the sacraments of initiation may go through adult sacramental preparation.
Class Time: Sunday from 8a-9:30a
Sacrament Completion for Adults:
Adult sacramental preparation is a guided program for baptized adults who wish to complete the sacraments of initiation (Confirmation and Holy Eucharist).
Class Time: Sunday after the 9:30am Mass
Marriage Convalidation
Baptized Catholics married outside of the Church can have their marriage convalidated or blessed in the eyes of the Church. See the Pastor for arrangements and/or further information.
Bible Study
A time to gain a deeper understanding of Holy Scripture through reading, home study, classroom instruction, and sharing. Bible study classes are held every Thursday at 7:00 pm in Mary's Haven.
Advent/Lenten Journey
Seasonal worship and classes with days of recollection, healing and anointing. The parish mission, renewal and retreats are planned to follow the theme set aside by the pastor.
