FAITH FORMATION
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Being held from 9:30 - 12:30, August 12-16 at St. Martha, ROAR! is the mane event for our parish kids this summer! This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar! kids explore God's goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. Please click HERE to download the registration form. -
Graduation Mass
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Congratulations to our high school seniors and their families who particpated in the Graduation Mass at St. Mary's on June 9th. More photos of the celebration can be found under the Photos tab. Many thanks and photo credits to Larry Ryan!
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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 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:
- 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)The Faith Formation Family Handbook and registration materials for 2019-2020 will be available on August 15th. Please feel free to contact the director of faith formation, Carolyn Houston (carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org) with any questions, or concerns.
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.
