Adult Faith Formation
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Photo Albums
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Movie Night "God is Not Dead"
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Fr. Gaitley Retreat 11/2017
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The Shack and Pot Luck - 10-2017
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National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Stockbridge MA
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"Adult faith formation must be situated not at the periphery of the
Church's educational mission, but at its center." OHWB#42- Vision Statement -
We are a ministry that seeks to challenge, prepare and
motivate adults of faith, to give expression to the relationship
to Jesus Christ in action for the mission of evangelization. Jane E Regan
Pope John Paul II said… Adults are called to a full and personal living out of the liturgy in the secular world. We cannot give to the world what we do not have in our hearts; we cannot bear witness to what we do not understand, or even know. We cannot raise our children in a faith we do not understand and love. We need to know the faith, growing in that wisdom for the rest of our lives.From the GDC (General Directory of Catechesis)... continuing formation in faith is directed not only to the individual Christian... but also to the Christian community as such so that it may mature also in its interior life of love of God and of the brethren as well as in its openness to the world as a missionary community. (#70).
At St. Joseph Church, our Adult Faith Formation Ministry is concerned with the ongoing learning of our adult faith community. We offer friendly and enlightening programs to those who seek to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith.We currently offer the following ways in which to learn about our faith.
Book Club -September 27Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Folllow Jesus Rifqa Bary Amazon purchase hereNote: as I write this, the Kindle version is on Amazon for 1.99 -- if you are an e-reader, check it out, it appears to be for a limited time.November 8 (tentative)To Light a Fire on the Earth: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age Bishop Robert Barron Amazon purchase hereDecember/January (TBD)A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture Scott HahnFebruary/March (TBD)The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich Anne Catherine Emmerich/Preface by Abbe De Cazales Amazon purchase hereContact - Lisa Diezel at lisadiezel@aol.com. 774-641-3737 for information.
Bible Study -With our Deacons - Tue 7:00p-8:00p and repeated Wed 9:00a-10:00a- First 4 week session (beginning Sept 18) Deacon Bill Shea will discuss "An Overview of the Bible, What is it, How is it composed and Why does it exist?
- Second 4 week sessions (beginning Oct. 16) Deacon Peter Faford will discuss the "Holy Gospels".
- Third 4 week session Deacon Steve Miller, topic and dates TBA
Movie Night -- Fatal Flaw - September 10th at 9:00am or September 11th at 7:00pm
This 80 minute film by Kevin Dunn will be shown with a discussion to follow. FATAL FLAWS is a thought-provoking journey through Europe and North America to ask one of the most fundamental philosophical questions of our time: "Should we be giving doctors the right in law to end the life of others by euthanasia or assisted suicide?" Filmmaker Kevin Dunn uses powerful testimonies and expert onion from both sides of the issue to uncover how these highly disputed laws affect society over time.
Notes of Interest --
Bishop Barron’s To Light a Fire on the Earth is available for a limited time in ebook/Kindle version for $1.99 Find it here.
Spiritual Direction - With Sister Barbara Hobbs, sign up in the Narthex.
Saturday Mornings of Reflection with our Deacons -
One Saturday in Sept, Oct and Nov from 9:00-12:00p one of our deacons will discuss a timely topic.- 9/22 Deacon Peter Faford will discuss The Church's Teacing on Capital Punishment in the cornerstone.
33 Days to Morning Glory - Contact Susan Montville at 508-735-3269 for more details.
www.formed.org - Formed.org
is an online website that offers amazing Catholic content, from movies and books to video Bible Study and other wonderful video based learning programs. Visit www.formed.org and use parish code 7526f6
Lighthouse Catholic Media CD's - are available for $3.00 at the front entrance doors.
Here’s what parishioners are saying about our Adult Faith Formation (AFF) Ministry.
“...we are very fortunate to be offered so many opportunities to learn about our Christian faith…”
“…this is really one of our church’s great ministries…”
AFF “...has taught me new meaning to scripture passages I had heard since I was a child and yet, never really understood.”
AFF “…it fills me up and educates me in ways I can’t describe. I recommend AFF to anyone & everyone.”
“…I still have questions about our faith. Here at St. Joe’s we are privileged to have a place to find the answers”
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Calendar
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Saturday, September 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMDeacon Peter Faford will discuss: "Church Teaching on Capital Punishment"
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Tuesday, September 25, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM2 of 4 - with Deacon Bill Shea. Topic: An Overview of the Bible, What is it, How is it composed & Why does it exist?
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Wednesday, September 26, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM2 of 4 - with Deacon Bill Shea. Topic: An Overview of the Bible, What is it, How is it composed & Why does it exist?
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Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMThis is a 10 week Retreat with Fr. Gaitley. Registration Forms can be found in the Narthex. Contact Susat at 508-735-3269 for more information. Important: Participants must purchase the book.
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Thursday, September 27, 7:00 PMDiscussing - Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Folllow Jesus by Rifqa Bary
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Contact Us
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Cheryl Kingstoncgkingstonyahoo.comAdult Faith Formation Coordinator
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Susan Montvilletsmontvilleaol.comAdult Faith Formation Team
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