Lifelong Formation
Lifelong Faith Formation consists of:
Tri-Parish Lifelong Faith Formation Update
“The Catholic Communities of St. Paul the Apostle, St. Rita and St. Sebastian, with openness to further inclusions, will operate collaboratively to offer diverse, life-long formation opportunities to people of all ages and walks of life, as directed by the Holy Spirit.”
Now known as the "Sowing the Seed Catholic Formation Program" the Tri-Parish Lifelong Faith Formation program has led the above named parishes to begin exploring other areas in which we can collaborate to the benefit of all. A group of representatives from three parishes meets regularly to discuss and make suggestions for the collaborative program. One of the things that has come from the process is the quarterly Pastor exchange.
There is a Tri-Parish Board composed of the Pastors, Directors and Parish Representatives from all three parishes. This board is in the process of being revitalized. Its purpose is to support the enriched catechetical programs and spiritual formation of the people from all three parishes. The Board has worked on a strategic plan, created a Vision Statement, and is currently forming standing committees to oversee the governance, finance and curriculum of the collaborative Christian Formation program.
The Tri-Parish Collaborative Program allows each parish to share the expertise of three Directors of Christian Formation, who each specialize in one area of Catholic Formation. The Directors work for all three parishes providing leadership and program development.
Director of Child Ministry - Preschool, elementary level Christian Formation, including preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry - Middle School, High School and Young Adult Ministry
Director of Young Adult Ministry - Serving the varied needs of adults.
This model allows flexibility in programming and the opportunity to provide the same program at more than one location on various days or times. Attendance at any location would satisfy the course requirements at all three parishes.
I ask for your prayers as we move forward in Catholic Formation. I also encourage you to get involved in making it successful! Your input and ideas are important to us and will help us develop programs that meet the needs of all God's people.
Fr. Bill
