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FAITH FORMATION

- Formation
Holy Spirit Parish Scholarships

Post-secondary

All high-school seniors of the parish who will be entering college, or a technical, trade, beautician, culinary, or business school, may download a scholarship application here. All applications must be returned by June 15, 2020.

Grammar and High School

Holy Spirit Parish Subsidy Applications for Catholic Grammar School and Catholic High School Education are available for parishioners using budget envelopes or WeShare. Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2020.
Photo Albums
- Domestic Churches in action during the Quarantine! March & April 2020 19 Photos
- Living Stations of the Cross - April 12, 2019 22 Photos
- Sacramental Celebration 2019 11 Photos
- Journey in Faith - May 2019 presentation on Prayer 22 Photos
- "Second" Communion 2019 5 Photos
- Graduation Mass 2019 6 Photos
- Diocesan Youth Convention 2019 10 Photos
- Journey in Faith - March 24, 2019 session on The Mass with Fr. Bob Valliancourt 26 Photos
- Journey in Faith - February, 2019 session on Virtue, Conscience & Morality 16 Photos
- Journey in Faith - January 2019 session on Initiation Sacraments 20 Photos
- ROAR! VBS 2019 15 Photos
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There are plenty of helpful online resources for those seeking to grow in their faith during the quarantine. The diocesan Office of Lifelong Faith Formation has a whole webpage devoted to praying, learning and connecting from home: https://portlanddiocese.org/olff/covid19-home.

Some suggestions from our parish office of lifelong faith formation (discussion/reflection/activity guides are avaialble for these upon request):

For our younger parishioners -

1. Superbook Episode 211 – Peter’s Denial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo1YQeTwxQE&t=777s
This continues the Easter story, touches upon Thomas’s doubt, and Peter’s betrayal and forgiveness. There are several other free full episodes of Superbook available on YouTube.
2. EWTN – The Friar: The Lost Sheep  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWSicJXd-z4
There are many episodes of this Catholic children’s series available on YouTube as well.
3.  Hello! My name is Coronavirus is a terrific little, non-scary, downloadable booklet for kids about the virus that provides facts and helps kids explore their feelings about what is going on.

For teens and adults -

1. Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-24) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vepBqHvZ0Xs&t=30s (31 min). A well-done dramatization of the Emmaus disciples' story.
2. Bible Project – Justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A14THPoc4-4 (6:18 min)
Bible Project offers quick overviews of Scripture themes.
3. Catholic social teaching is deeply rooted in Scripture and Tradition. It begins with the fact that the Church proclaims the dignity of every human person, created by God in his own image and likeness, and the destiny of every person for union with God. It calls us to have care and concern for the poor and one another every single day of our lives.
Catholic social teaching is divided into seven major themes, and the following are brief but thoughtful videos on each of the themes:
a. Life and Dignity of the Human Person (3:28)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABRl2ZSs58E&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=1
b.Call to Family, Community and Participation (3:45) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giQgWakrgQs&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=4
c. Rights and Responsibilities (3:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPB6sXj6Fwo&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=5
d. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable (4:27)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3gxBjtOzNM&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=3
e. Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers (3:53)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txH7G1RkD8I&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=7
f. Solidarity (3:56)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cteMjwOBPtw&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=6
g. Care for God’s Creation (3:05)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnXuCxiHXE&list=PLt5PsPjJAk-0b9BYRHUAxnlKMIv7qyZca&index=2

Act of Spiritual Communion
It has been several weeks since most of us have received the Holy Eucharist. For many of us, this is the longest period of being without Jesus in the Eucharist that we have ever experienced. An Act of Spiritual Communion is one way that people who are not able to receive the Eucharist unite themselves with Jesus. An informative article on this may be found at: https://osvnews.com/2020/03/14/the-why-and-how-of-making-a-spiritual-communion/. An Act of Spiritual Communion for children and one for adults may be found at https://portlanddiocese.org/content/act-spiritual-communion.

Please feel free to contact the parish office of lifelong faith formation with any questions or faith formation needs.
Youtube Video links

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.
Lifelong 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.
- An ongoing Bible study is held on Wednesdays at St. Mary's from 10 am -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.