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FAITH FORMATION
COMMISSION
Faith Formation is for all
ages! We never stop learning about the Catholic
faith, so we all need faith formation. A
Faith Formation Commission is set up
to provide quality faith experiences for all in our parish and community. Formal and informal religious education
classes, sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Eucharist, Reconciliation,
Confirmation and Marriage), youth ministry (Junior and Senior High) and Adult
Education are the primary functions of faith formation. The facilitator for the
commission is Mary Grace Madamba. Please contact the R.E. Office
for additional information.
Children and Youth Formation
Religious
Education (Grades K-5)
Religious Education Office............. 851-3444 xt 222
Deacon
Formal classes for students in
Kindergarten through 5th grade meet weekly in the
Middle School Youth
Ministry (Grades 6-8)
Youth Ministry Office ....................... 851-3444 xt 232
Faith formation for students in
grades 6-8 includes formal religious education.
Classes are held in the
Senior High Youth
Ministry (Grades 9-12)
Youth Ministry Office ....................... 851-3444 xt 232
Faith formation for high school
students (grades 9-12) includes monthly youth group gatherings, service, social
events, retreats, trips, conference, peer ministry and much more.
Sacramental Formation
Baptism
Baptismal preparations
classes are held the fourth Monday of each month. Baptism ceremonies are held on the first Saturday
of the month at
Eucharist/Communion
Deacon
Preparation for the sacrament begins
in first grade Religious Education classes and continues through second
grade. Attendance at parent meetings is
required. A child needs to be in first
and second grade programs to receive Communion in the spring of second grade.
Reconciliation
Deacon
Preparation for the sacrament is
during fourth grade religious education classes and administered during Lent.
Confirmation
Youth Ministry Office ....................... 851-3444 xt 232
Preparation for the sacrament occurs
in grades nine and ten (freshman and sophomore years). The sacrament is administered in the fall of
the candidate’s junior year (grade eleven); Parent/Candidate orientation
sessions as well as large and small group gatherings are held beginning in
October.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
Deacon
The RCIC program prepares older
children for the sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
and Reconciliation. The program begins in September and concludes in May. Parents are required to attend the necessary
parental sacramental sessions.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Deacon
The RCIA is the process by which a
person who has not received one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,
Eucharist and Confirmation) can experience and learn about Christianity. Those
who are baptized in another Christian denomination or in the Catholic faith may
explore Catholicism, its teachings and traditions. Candidates are prepared for
the sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Sessions
are held on Thursday, beginning in the Fall and
culminating at Pentecost. The parish is introduced to the candidates several
times throughout the year.
Marriage
Parish Office..................................... 851-3444 xt 221
Engaged couples must be registered,
practicing and contributing Catholics. According to Diocesan law, the date of
the wedding must be selected six months in advance of the actual Sacrament of
Marriage being performed. Please call to inquire about available dates.
Adult
Formation
Adult
Faith Formation Handbook
Faith Ministry Team
Contact: Phyllis Anderson, 630/499-8539, email: Phyllis_Anderson@att.net
Team responsible for advocating
adult faith formation within the parish. Speakers and events for faith formation are
presented throughout the year.
Contact: Manny A. Quitlong, 630/978-8247, email: manuelquitlong@sbcglobal.net
The OLM Bible Study is a parish effort to foster
knowledge of the scriptures.
Participants study the bible in an experiential and communal
manner. The goal is to become
comfortable with studying the bible and understanding its messages for
spiritual growth.
Contact:
Held in the fall, this small group will meet to
review basic Catholic teachings and beliefs. Participants will use video,
discussion and teaching as a part of their format.
Contact:
Ministry for young couples, married, dating or engaged.
Includes social, spiritual and worship events throughout the year.
Contact:
Ministry for college aged students
(ages 18-24) which includes social, service and worship activities.
Activities will happen during winter, spring and summer breaks.
Marriage Program - Sponsor Couples
Contact:
Married couples mentor engaged
couples by inviting them into their homes for a series of evening
meetings. Volunteer opportunity: Sponsor couples help prepare engaged couples
for the life-long commitment of marriage by working with one couple in their
home on a mutually convenient schedule.
This is fun, relaxing and fulfilling for the sponsor couple as well as
the engaged couples.
Contact Mike Chovancak, email: mtchovancak@sbcglobal.net
or Mike Plese, email: mplese@sbcglobal.net
Men of all ages are invited to
gather with a breakfast “icebreaker” and proceed to a meeting room where we
re-group, relax and reflect on Christ’s role in different aspects of our daily
lives. The group is interactive (there are no speeches here, rather all are
encouraged to share their experiences or just listen) and we freely share our
individual tales of our Christian lives. All men are welcome and no membership
is required!
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
Contact:
Mothers of the parish with children of all ages are invited to this
faith-sharing, support ministry.
Parish
Retreat/Mission
Contact:
Parish gathering meant to challenge and call parishioners to live their
faith in the everyday world!
Contact:
Ministry for single adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Includes social, spiritual
and worship events throughout the year.
Contact: Bettye
Abbott, 630/236-6231 email: bettyeabbott@aol.com
Deepen your faith while building strong relationships with the parish
community through Small Groups.
Volunteer facilitators in their homes, lead groups through carefully
selected studies that follow a book of the Bible or spiritual theme. Sharing individual faith experiences is
emphasized. Each group decides the times.