FAITH FORMATION

Adult Faith Formation with separate sessions for children.

This year's sessions are:

 Date/Time/Place                Topic/Speaker
 

March 8^th, 2020 3-5pm          
God the Holy Spirit
St. Mary’s                     
Fr. Bob Valliancourt

April 5^th, 2020 3-5pm                   
Eucharist: The Real Presence
St. Martha                     

May 3^rd, 2020 3-5pm     
Open Wide Our Hearts: Catholicism & Racism
St. Mary’s                
Suzanne Lafreniere

   Our next Journey in Faith event will take place on Sunday, March 8, 3-5 PM, at St. Mary Church in Wells. “God the Holy Spirit” will be presented by Fr. Bob Valliancourt. Fr. Bob is pastor of St. Brendan the Navigator Par-ish in mid-coast Maine. He has served our diocese in many capacities since his ordination in 1982. He holds degrees in psychology and theology. The Holy Spirit Parish Pastoral Council continues to team up with the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Social Life to bring these community educa-tion events to the parish. Entitled Journey in Faith – adult formation with separate sessions for children, these events are geared toward adult faith formation, but also involve parishioners of every age. The events are for parishioners who are single or married, and with or without children. We gather together for some refreshment and an opening pray-er before breaking into groups for age-appropriate faith formation.

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.

Please Click on the immage below to view/download the 2019-2020 Faith Formation Handbook and Registration information.

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 10am - noon. 
• Six Journey in Faith sessions will be offered - see schedule listed above.
• For more information on adult faith formation at Holy Spirit parish, please contact Rosanne Smith at rosanne.smith@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.