Adult Faith Formation
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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.
+ Faith Sharing Sessions - Meeting are on the first Saturday of the month after the 9:00am Mass in the Cornerstone. Talks will be given by one of our priests of deacons. The Calendar on this site (look at the first Saturday) will announce the topic each month.
+ Book Club - Meeting time is 7:00pm in the Cornerstone. Contact - Lisa Diezel at lisadiezel@aol.com. 774-641-3737 for information.- Sept 14th - Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Messge of Hope, by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. Download it free by going to FORMED.ORG Log on using parish code 7526f6, Check under BROWSE>READ> PRACTICAL LIVING or click here to purchase the book online.
- Oct 26th - The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, by Fr. Michael Gaitley. This will lead into the retreat that will occur in November with Fr. Gaitley. click here to purchase the book online.
- Dec 7th - a Matthew Kelly or Dynamic Catholic selection, still to be decided.
+ Pilgrimages - Day trip to Worcester Art Museum. We will view the exhibit Highest Heavens, Wednesday June 14th. Ride share from church at 10:30am returning by 2:30pm (volunteer drivers needed). $14 adult / $12 senior. Bring a bag lunch. All are welcome!
+ Spiritual Direction - With Sister Barbara Hobbs. Dates and Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex.
SYMBOLON Catholic and FORMED.ORG have combined
and offer many teaching videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies free of charge and some for purchase.- go the www.formed.org
- our parish access code is 7526f6
- complete the registration form (you only have to do this once)
- choose Register
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, October 7, 9:30 AMFr. Bob speak about "What was the Protestant Reformation?".
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Thursday, October 26, 7:00 PMThe Second Greatest Story Ever Told, by Fr. Michael Gaitley. This will lead into the retreat that will occur in November with Fr. Gaitley.
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Saturday, November 4, 9:30 AM
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November 10 - November 11
Mercy & Mary Retreat – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Charlton, MA > EXPERIENCE this Special TIME of MERCY with Father Michael Gaitley! November 10th & 11th, featuring international speaker and bestselling author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and Consoling the Heart of Jesus, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. For more information and to register visit - http://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-worcester-ma/ or call 413-944-8500 Ext. 10 -
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 AM
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Contact Us
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Cheryl Kingstoncgkingstonyahoo.comBulletin Editor and Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
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Susan Montvilletsmontvilleaol.comAdult Faith Formation Team
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