Register for 2020/2021 Youth Faith Formation!
- REGISTER HERE: Sign in to your My Own Church (ParishSoft) account.
- PAY HERE
- View member details for your family and make sure all contact and children’s information is up-to-date.
- Navigate to your child’s tab to see their details and click on the Faith Formation tab.
- Click Add Class. Select the correct Term (2020-2021), Class, and Grade.
- Click Add to Class.
- Repeat for any siblings as needed.
FAITH FORMATION RE-IMAGINED: JOIN US
Through a combination of Zoom Sessions and In-Person Sessions (COVID guidelines) we are ready to grow and support one another in our rich Catholic Faith!
Faith Formation is not about what you “get” out of it, it is not a CONSUMABLE product. It IS a lifelong process of investing in one another (The Body of Christ) in faith, challenging and stretching our spiritual muscles to grow and strengthen, and linking arms with the Family of God as we learn to be Disciples of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit moves in and through the gathered family of God as we listen, share inspirations and feel safe enough to voice our doubts and questions. Relationships/ friendships deepen. Trust happens. Spiritual growth blossoms and matures, leading to appreciation and understanding of the presence of God in our daily lives. This in turn, prompts us from within to share the GOOD NEWS through our actions and our words.
YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS.
September 27th is our Faith Formation Kick Off.
This is how the day will look…
Before 11:00 Mass… Parent Meetings Via Zoom.
Life Kids Parent Meeting with Mayra…9am (lasting 30 minutes)
EDGE Parent Meeting with Mayra…9:45 am (lasting 30 minutes)
LIFE TEEN Parent Meeting with Betsy…10:15am (lasting 30 minutes)
All registered families will receive an email next week with the ZOOM links.
11:00 Mass via Facebook Live
After 11:00 Mass at Noon …Faith Formation Parking Lot Gathering
LIFE KIDS, EDGE and LIFE TEEN- Come for a special activity and to pick up supplies. Please look for signs marking your parking areas. Park in every other space, and we will come to you, with your special package and supplies to decorate the spot next to you. (In your package you will receive a calendar, more info, supplies and surprises!) WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Fall Adult Faith Formation Sessions with Michael Reinbold contact ResMea100@gmail.com (10 sessions on the origins and purpose of Love.)
Youth Faith Formation (Pre-K through High School)
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Click the links for more details on each ministry, and registration information for youth.
Life Kids (Preschool – 5th grade, First Communion Prep) – 1st and 3rd Sundays 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Contact Mayra Mendoza – mmendoza@rcparish.org
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (due to Covid we will not be to offer CGS this year)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) was developed in 1954 by an Italian Bible scholar (Sofia Cavalletti) and a Montessori expert (Gianna Gobbi). The aim was to provide children with the opportunity to develop a deep relationship with God using a prepared environment (called an “atrium”) with many dioramas and hands-on materials. In fall of 2018, we implemented CGS at our preschool, and began to implement CGS in our Life Kids PreK & K in January 2019. The children love time in the atrium, which includes many hands-on materials. To learn more about CGS, click here.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Students ages 3 yrs. through 5th grade join together for one week every summer to learn about the love of Jesus through skits, music, games, and more. Students in 6th-12th grades and adults help out as volunteers.
Contact Mayra Mendoza – mmendoza@rcparish.org
Edge Middle School Ministry (6th – 8th grade) – at 9:45 AM via Zoom 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month. Second Sunday we will me in Rossman Hall at noon if it is safe to do so. Contact Mayra Mendoza, mmendoza@rcparish.org
Life Teen (9th – 12th grade) & Confirmation Prep – Sundays at 12:00 PM via Zoom except the st Sunday of the month which will meet in Rossman Hall (if safe to do so) Contact Betsy Taylor – (503) 522-8937 or btaylor@rcparish.org Due to the challenges of Covid, we will not be offering Confirmation this year.
Adult Faith Formation
Sunday Adult Faith Formation Sessions
These sessions occur on select Sundays between Masses. They are generally scheduled September through May, and are a great opportunity for adult parishioners and parents of children in faith formation to grow in their own faith as an adult. Session topics and speakers vary. All adults are welcome. Contact Betsy Taylor – (503) 522-8937 or btaylor@rcparish.org
B.A.S.I.C. Young Adult Ministry
Brothers And Sisters In Christ, a group of post-high school young adults who are passionate about living and growing their Catholic faith through prayer, scripture, discussion, and fellowship.
Contact Betsy Taylor – (503) 522-8937 or btaylor@rcparish.org
Brown Bag Bible Study
Bring your brown bag lunch and join men and women for Bible Study on Thursdays at noon. There’s always interesting conversation and something new to learn. Open for all adults. We are happy to have you join in anytime.
Contact Betsy Taylor – (503) 522-8937 or btaylor@rcparish.org.
First Saturday Women’s Faith Sharing Group
A ministry for women by women who gather every first Saturday of the month for prayer, theological reflection and community building. Women of all ages are welcome. Contact Angie Bozanich – angie.bozanich@gmail.com.
Men’s Bible Study
Parishioners and visitors gather for Bible study, faith sharing and retreats for men. Meets the second Saturday of each month.
Contact Eugene Wallace – (503) 678-2955 or (503) 407-5499.
Women’s Bible Study
Meets weekly throughout the year on Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Childcare is provided. Women are invited to join and are welcome at any time during the year.
Contact Judy Cook – (503) 657-8046 or judith.cook@comcast.net.