FAITH FORMATION

On October 19th, our parish celebrated the life of Betty Hamilton at a Memorial Mass at St. Mary's.  Betty volunteered in several ministries in the parish, and she touched the lives of many children over the years as a 1st year co-catechist at St. Mary's and co-leader of Kid Vid Cinema in numerous vacation Bible schools.  Betty's gentle demeanor and beautiful spirit will be missed, but we all know she is peacefully home with our Heavenly Father.

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This year's sessions are:

 Date/Time/Place                Topic/Speaker
 
October 27^th, 3-5pm          Reconciliation   St. Martha                          Fr. Tom Murphy           
November 17^th, 3-5pm      I Believe: Creed 
St. Mary’s                           Dr. A. Coleman

December 15^th, 3-5pm       Social Justice
St. Martha                           & Catholicism 
                                            Dan Mahoney

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

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

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

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.  
• A videotaped recording of  Fr. Bob Valliancourt's March 24th Journey in Faith presentation on "The Mass" is available by clicking on the images/links below:

 

Fr. Bob Vaillancourt presentation on

The Catholic Mass - Part 1

Fr. Bob Vaillancourt presentation on

The Catholic Mass - Part 2

 

Fr. Bob Vaillancourt presentation on

• 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.