Sharing Your Faith

Please contact Lynn Schelitzche at 651-370-1616 or [email protected] to participate in or work with any of the ministries in Faith Formation.  All programs working with children require a background check, VIRTUS training and a signed Code of Conduct for volunteers 18 and over.

Faith Formation Council

Vision and planning of parish programs for adult and youth formation.  Meets 10 times per year, three year term.

Becoming Catholic Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (formerly RCIA)

This is a process for adults who are considering the possibility of becoming Roman Catholic.  This includes the unbaptized, or baptized Christians who seek full communion and Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation.  It is a community event, a ministry of witness and hospitality, ongoing and multidimensional.  This process includes an adaptation for children and youth who need to prepare for Baptism.  It is very fulfilling to be on this journey of faith with others.
Sponsor  Prays for and accompanies a participant through the OCIA process, connects the
participant to the larger parish community, attends some OCIA sessions and stands with the candidates or catechumen at liturgical rites.
Team Member  Assists Director of Faith Formation in a variety of roles.
Hospitality  Invite a person or family in the process to coffee, conversation, or a parish event.

Marriage Preparation Couple

Meet with couples preparing for marriage to review their Prepare Marriage Inventory.  Training provided.  Fr. Dan Haugan, 651-370-1610.

Library

Located at the end of the main hallway, the parish library has current adult and children’s titles on spirituality, grief, scripture, saints and social justice issues.  Help is needed with re-shelving and straightening.  
 

Youth Faith Formation

Faith Formation Grades 1-8

Help with a variety of roles such as preparing materials, welcoming families, and assisting with lessons. Meets once per month during the school year.

Sacramental Prep Assistant

Assist with preparation sessions for First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation, 4-6 times per year.

Confirmation Large Group Events

Assist in various roles at retreats, service sessions, etc.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

At the 10:30 Mass, children in preschool through 3rd grade are invited to go with teen and adult leaders to hear the Gospel proclaimed in simpler language and to respond to it.  It lasts only about 20 minutes during Mass and lesson plans are provided.  Leaders are scheduled one session every 4-6 weeks.

Youth Ministry 

Opportunities for teens and adults.  Teen Advisory Board members plan the mission, direction, and events of our 9th -10th grade Youth Ministry.  Youth ministry includes monthly  Sunday Discovery Nights! where meals, fun, and discussion are shared.  Trips and outings may be planned as the Teen Advisory Boards desires.  Adults are invited to share their gifts for working with teems or implementing events.