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. 
• 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 (when available), 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.
 

 “Rocky Railway” vacation Bible school will steam into St. Mary’s in Wells this summer, 9am – noon, from August 2^nd through August 6^th.  Your children (ages 4 and up) will climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filed adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs.  Children will have a blast with fun activities, games, snacks, great music, hands-on experiments and crafts, service, and learning more about the Bible.
Pre-registration is required by July 28th, and forms are available in the offices of St. Martha and St. Mary’s, as well as here. 
We are still in need of a few more adult and teen volunteers!!  Children/grandchildren of our adult leaders attend VBS for free!!  
For more information, please contact Carolyn Houston, at 646-5605, 985-6252 or Carolyn.Houston@portlanddiocese.org.

 

Congratulations to the sixteen children (and their families) who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist on Sunday afternoon, June 6th.  
Many thanks to photographer Larry Ryan for the photographs of the Sacrament celebration!