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Adult Formation opportunities 2009 - 2010 (Please click here to refresh this page to see updates or changes) |
| Our parish is dedicated to offering opportunities for personal faith development for every parishioner at every stage of life... | |
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When our adult parishioners actively participate in their own faith formation, the faith development of all the children and youth of the parish is enriched and enhanced. And so... |
| beginning with our Newcomer Assemblies, we strive to provide our adult parishioners with a variety of opportunities to assist in their ongoing faith development. This makes catechesis - deepening our experience and understanding of faith - an endeavor that involves the whole parish at every stage of our life and that goes on for our whole life as believers. |
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| Adult Formation opportunities • Newcomer Assemblies • Resource Library • The FEAST • WINGS - Women in God's Spirit • GIFTS - Growing in Faith Together (Women's Group) • FisherMen - Men's Spirituality Group • CORE Series - Basic Catholic Believing • Christian Living Series - Daily Gospel Living • Lent Series - Living Faith to Reconcile and Heal • Date Night - Marriage Enrichment • Bible Studies - Exploring the Scriptures • Scrapbooking - Telling and Recording Our Stories • WATER'S EDGE Retreat - "In-Parish" Retreat • Lenten Retreat - "Off-Site" Retreat Becoming Catholic... • RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults • Full Reception & Initiation - For Already Baptized Adults • Marriage Preparation - For Engaged Couples • Preparation for Infant/Toddler Baptism - For Parents |
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Newcomer Assemblies We invite newcomers – adults and children – to meet the pastor, staff and parishioner leaders around a meal, conversation and prayer. It’s a time for new households to get acquainted with our vision, goals and resources as a faith community. Newcomers formally register their household during the assembly. The assembly fee ($30 per household) provides the permanent name badges that parishioners wear to Masses and other events, and helps cover the cost of food and materials for the assembly. Our online registration form will provide the dates for the next two Newcomer Assemblies. [Register Online] - for a Newcomer Assembly - to top - |
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The Resource Library The Adult Resource Library in the Commons is open and available to all parishioners. With books ranging from spirituality to biographies, from the bible, to parenting and so much more, you are sure to find something that will help you in your spiritual growth. - to top - |
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The FEAST The FEAST is a series of multi-generational gatherings held throughout the year. Each set of gatherings is repeated three times so parishioners can choose among an early Sunday afternoon, early Sunday evening or Monday evening gathering. Parishioners of all ages - with or without children or teens at home - assemble for a meal, prayer, reflection, discussion, song, presentations and other faith sharing and building experiences. These assemblies provide one element of our ongoing faith formation opportunities for adults, teens and children. They are a required supplement to all formal religious formation and sacramental preparation sessions. There is no cost to attend, although we ask a donation to cover food expenses. [Click here] - for FEAST schedules and resources
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WINGS Women in God’s Spirit (WINGS) is a spiritual group that helps one grow spiritually through study, prayer and fellowship with women of faith. Meeting every Wednesday morning throughout the year (except through the summer), the gathering begins with fellowship at 9:30 a.m. and concludes in small group prayer at 11:30 a.m. There is a $55 annual fee and childcare is available in the nursery at no additional cost. Registration begins in early September. Experience the power of God and be lifted by WINGS. |
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GIFTS Growing in Faith Together Spiritually (GIFTS) is offered for women available during the evening gather once a month on Thursday from 7 – 8:30 p.m. to grow spiritually through study, discussion, prayer, music and fellowship. We invite Saint Gabriel women and their friends to an experience of God's power and being empowered by GIFTS! There is a $35 annual fee. [Register Online] - for GIFTS - to top - |
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FisherMen This spirituality group for men meets Tuesday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the Commons. The sessions involve discussion and prayer around faith issues in the home, in the workplace and in the ordinary events of daily life. Take some time to focus on your faith formation and strengthen the ties right here in your community. There is an annual fee of $20. Registration begins in early September. [Register Online] - for FISHERMEN - to top - |
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CORE Series Have you ever wondered why we worship the way we do? When did we become responsible for social justice? How do we read scripture? Why are the saints important? What is the role of the laity in the church today? All this and more is explored during the C.O.R.E. Series, a two-part series designed for you: "Christians Open to Renew and Explore". Open to everyone from cradle Catholics to those seeking to join the church. Offered periodically throughout the year on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 - 9 p.m. or Saturdays, from 2:15 - 4:30 p.m. Signup at the Adult Formation Table prior to each series. - to top - |
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Christian Living Series This Friday night series focuses on different aspects of Christian Living, from parenting to health to theology, taking a closer look at the issues that affect Catholics today. The evening begins with a devotion at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, and then our featured speaker will present a topic, open for questions and discussion. Signup for the meal at the Adult Formation Table or online so the Knights will know how much food to prepare.
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Lent Series Modeled after the Christian Living Series but occurring each Friday evening of Lent, this series focuses on the theme of Reconciliation and Healing. Friday evenings begin with the stations of the cross at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, and then our featured speaker will present a topic based on the theme, open for questions and discussion. Signup for the meal at the Adult Formation Table or online so the Knights will know how much food to prepare. - to top - |
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Date Night The St. Gabriel Marriage Ministry is presenting Date Night to engaged and married couples who want to strengthen their commitment to one another. If you have only been together for a few months or a few decades, Date Night is designed to support the continual growth of your relationship. This monthly opportunity to enrich your marriage starts in September following the 5:30 p.m. Saturday mass. Stay in the worship space after mass for a brief introduction of a topic for your date and receive a “secret” envelope for each of you with a suggestion of something special to do during the month for your spouse.
Professional childcare will be available following the mass until 9 p.m. Infant-Age 3 in nursery, Ages 4-6 in the commons and Ages 7 - 11 in the teen center. Your child will receive a meal, there will be activities and games for them to participate in and a completed craft you can bring home to display on the fridge or in a similar place of honor. Signups for the childcare begin in August. - to top - |
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Bible Studies Exploring the bible can be a rich experience, but daunting to do on your own. We offer three opportunities to break open the scripture dependent on your interest and schedule: - to top - |
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SCRAPBOOKING A monthly gathering for parishioners to share our stories and ideas as we scrapbook in the commons. Offered alternating months beginning in September, Monday mornings from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Monday evenings from 6 – 10 p.m., bring your friends and capture those memories together. No registration required. For further information - to top - |
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Water's Edge Retreat Please consider giving yourself a gift - that will be memorable and meaningful -
the gift of attending the Water's Edge Retreat. The retreat begins on a Friday
night at 7 pm until 9 pm and resumes again the next day, Saturday at 8:30 am
until after dinner. It is at the church building, close to home, and you are
able to be at home Friday night instead of being far away. It is a short but
powerful retreat. Making the time to attend is always difficult in a busy
society - but God's timing is always right for us! Is God calling you to
attend?
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Lenten Prayer Retreat This new off-site annual retreat will take place in early Lent and will provide you with a prayerful, meaningful start to your Lenten journey. Take the time to focus on your relationship with God and nurture your spiritual life in a relax setting, away from it all. Signup at the Adult Formation table prior to the retreat. There is a $150 fee that covers lodging, meals and materials.
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RCIA An ongoing process for those who have not been baptised wishing to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church.
Full Reception & Initiation into the Church Offered year-round, this Rite is for persons already baptized in another Christian tradition who are seeking reception into the Catholic Church. For further information - to top - |
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Marriage Preparation Couples who are engaged to be married take part in a process to make preparations with the Catholic community for a wedding and married life within the context of active Christian faith. For further information - to top - |
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Preparation for Infant/Toddler Baptism Parents take part in faith formation sessions in preparation for the baptism of their infants or toddlers. The sessions aim at helping parents center themselves and their home life in faith. They also familiarize parents with the symbols and rituals of baptism to help deepen their experience of the baptism liturgy. (When parents have recently taken part in baptismal participation, we do not ordinarily require them to repeat the preparation for another child). There is a $50 fee for the preparation sessions. [Register Online] - for Baptism Preparation If you want to discuss the baptism of a child, and believe you have - to top - |
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