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.
 

Holy Spirit parish has purchased a FORMED subscription for all parishioners! FORMED is used by thousands of parishes around the country as both a catechetical and evangelical resource. FORMED describes itself as a provider of "the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children's programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device." All Holy Spirit parishioners are encouraged to take advantage of the FORMED subscription and may sign up as follows:
1. Visit FORMED.org
2. Click Sign Up
3. Select "Sign Up As A Parishioner"
4. Find Holy Spirit Parish by parish name, address, or zip code
5. Enter your email - and you're in!

Congratulations to the nineteen children (and their families) who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist on Saturday afternoon, June 4th.  
Many thanks to photographers Tricia Boivin and Teagan Perry for the photographs of the Sacrament celebration!  Parents have been sent an email on how to acess all of the photos.  If your family did not receive this information, please contact the parish director of faith formation, Carolyn Houston.