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The programs here at St. Francis are based upon the belief that God calls us to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with our God. Our main goal is to help the children know how much God loves them and to help them to develop a strong personal relationship with Jesus. We try to do this by: - Teaching about Jesus and about God’s relationship with us through the study of the scriptures. - Teaching the children about prayer and helping them learn how to pray. - Teaching the children about the Church and the sacraments. - Helping the children to grow in faith and to celebrate their faith through lived experience day by day. What makes our program wonderful?
- Dedicated and creative catechists who give generously of their time and talent - A strong curriculum that encourages both listening and sharing as important steps in learning and in faith development - An active parent committee that plans events for the children and families - A program that recognizes the primary role families play in religious education and that tries to nurture and support the faith formation experienced and lived within the family - Strong sacramental programs that prepare children to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation - A process of preparation for older children who are not yet baptized When do we meet?
Classes for the 2008 - 2009 school year begin the weekend of September 18/19
For more information or to register: Call Sister Helene at 718-857-2903 Saint Francis Xavier Adult Formation Programs Adult Formation Offerings - For information about any of the following,call the Religious Education Office at 718-857-2903. Adult Sacraments Adults interested in becoming Catholic, click on the link on the navigation bar for the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
Confirmation for adults takes place this year on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009. Preparation sessions are held after Easter. Adults interested in receiving Confirmation should register for classes before Easter. For more information and to register, contact the Religious Education Office. Mondays in Advent Series December 8 - Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 15 - Advent Lessons and Carols - with the Saint Francis Xavier Choirs December 22 - Reconciliation Service (Prayer and Talk) with opportunity for Confession
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 25th. Small Group Faith Sharing These small groups gather together weekly during Lent to prayerfully read and discuss the coming Sunday's scripture readings. Small groups are available on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Groups begin the week of February 22nd.
Monday March 2, 2009 at 7:30PM in the Church God and Evolution: A New Synthesis Mondays, March 9-30 at 7:30PM in the Rectory
with the St. Augustine Community at St Francis Xavier (Opportunity for confession) Spring 2009 Bible Study - using the Little Rock Scripture Study Program This program of prayer, study and discussion will be held on seven consecutive Thursdays beginning April 23rd from 7:30PM to 9PM. This year we will be studying the Parables of Jesus in the Gospels.
The RCIA is a process of welcoming those adults who are seeking to become members of the Catholic Church. This process is for those who have never been baptized, those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition and also for those baptized Catholics who have not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. The RCIA is a journey of faith concerned with the total formation of those in the process through prayer, reflection, and study. The process facilitates a conversion experience for those involved and helps them deepen their relationship with the Lord through the Catholic Faith. It culminates in the celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. For more information, contact Sister Helene at (718) 857-2903. |