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Christian FormationBaptism (Infant) Preparation for ParentsHelp instruct parents wishing to have their children Baptized in the Church. Mission and PurposeAfter his resurrection he told his disciples: “Go, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Mt. 28:19. On going Adult Faith Formation is very important in the life of the Church. As parents we are accepting the responsibility to bring our children up in the faith. But, we cannot teach what we do not understand. The Infant Baptismal Teams are parishioners who have taken the next step in their own faith formation in order to pass on our treasure of faith. To help as a team member you need to attend training given by the Diocese. Baptismal classes are offered twice a month here in the parish or in homes for new parents. Contact: Confirmation for TeensImportant information regarding preparation for and the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for high school age teens. Mission and PurposeThe first step in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is to join other teenagers in the Youth Ministry program. Confirmation preparation is a two-year commitment, which generally culminates in the 10th grade. However, anyone of high school age is welcome to join us. Club nights are part of the regular youth ministry program, meeting on Monday nights from 6:45-8:30pm. The 5:00pm Sunday youth-led mass is also a vital part of the program. Confirmation formation classes are scheduled on Sunday evenings after the Youth Led Mass. First Year candidates are divided into two groups: A & B and have their choice of meeting each month on the third Sunday, Group A, or the fourth Sunday of the month, Group B. Second year candidates are also divided A & B. Group A meets the first Sunday and Group B meets on the second Sunday of the month. This process guides teenagers through the process of invitation, formation, and reflection leading to the sacrament of Confirmation, and is followed by a period of mission in which they continue to live out the gifts they received through the sacrament. For more information please contact the Youth Office or the parish website. Contact: Confirmation for AdultsAs adults, we should continue our faith formation. This ministry provides Information regarding the preparation and celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults. Mission and PurposeIf you are a baptized Catholic who has received First Eucharist and Reconciliation and are out of high school but have not yet been Confirmed in the faith and wish to, this program is for you. Each year the bishop comes to our parish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Each spring our parish offers those who were not confirmed as teens, to come forward to be confirmed. There is an eight-week refresher class offered here at the parish. We meet one evening each week in an informal setting to discuss faith and spirituality. Confirmation is the completion of your Christian Initiation in the Church. The administrative and ministerial staff at Saint Gregory the Great Parish is here to serve and assist you on your journey of faith. Contact: Disciples in MissionAs Catholics, we need to become accustomed to sharing our faith with others. Disciples in Mission is a small group faith sharing process during the Lenten season. The sharing is based on the Sunday readings for Lent. Mission and PurposeDisciples in Mission is a process that fosters Evangelization to:
Meeting ScheduleWhen: During Lent Time: Groups meet weekly during Lent for about 1-1/2 hours. Where: Groups meet in participants' homes. The DIM Parish Leadership team meets in the parish offices. Qualifications & SkillsTo be open to sharing your faith with others in a small group setting. The Parish Leadership Team will be composed of individuals who can plan, co-ordinate, communicate and share their faith. We Need Your Gifts! Time RequiredAs much as 2 hours per week preparing for the start of Lent and then as needed to co-ordinate and facilitate faith-sharing groups. Training ProvidedMaterials and training provided. Bring your faith and enthusiasm! Contact: Faith Formation for Children (K-4th)The Faith Formation Program works in partnership with you in nurturing and enhancing your child’s Catholic faith as well as providing Sacramental Preparation. Mission and PurposeAll Faith Formation Programs at Saint Gregory the Great flow from the Faith Formation Office and are designed to help children grow in faith. Registration is required. Kindergarten through 4th grade children have several options. A) On-Site Faith Formation enhances faith enriching experiences with Catechists at Saint Gregory’s Parish Hall at the following times: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Note: Children return to church after the homily on Saturday and Sunday. B) Home Study Faith Formation is offered for families desiring a home-centered study format. The advantages of this approach are flexibility, individualized instruction and a wonderful family bonding activity. All materials, training and resources provided. Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and Eucharist is a Home Study Program and requires either concurrent enrollment in a Faith Formation session or attendance at a Catholic School. Check with the Faith Formation Office for additional requirements. Summer (June – August) Children’s Liturgy of the Word is optional and is focused at an age appropriate level. Children’s Liturgy is offered at the 9:00 and 11:00 am Sunday Masses. Vacation Bible Study (Late July, Early August) is a fun and faith filled adventure held on campus with games, crafts, bible stories, singing, dancing and ends with a carnival. Contact: Faith Formation for Jr. High (5th-8th)The Faith Formation Program works in partnership with you in nurturing and enhancing your child’s Catholic faith as well as providing Sacramental Preparation. Mission and PurposeAll Faith Formation Programs at Saint Gregory the Great flow from the Faith Formation Office and are designed to help children grow in faith through a variety of approaches. The middle school program focuses on community building as well as continuing to reinforce their catechetical foundation. Registration is Required. The Middle School Faith Formation is held on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall according to the following schedule: 5th and 6th Graders meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays All sessions feature faith growth activities as well as time for socializing with peers. They also facilitate the transition to high school years and continued parish involvement. Year-end retreats round out the program with a combined 6th and 7th grade retreat and an 8th grade Lock-In retreat. Contact: Family WorksThe family, as a small church, is the essential building block of the larger church. This ministry provides structure for the small family groups to gather, learn and share their Catholic faith. Mission and PurposeFamily Works nurtures family faith development by allowing families to share, celebrate and live their Catholic faith together. They create a partnership between the families and the parish, which focuses on the unique contribution each family can make in teaching and learning about their Catholic faith. Families are brought together in groups of four to five (with an attempt to match children of similar ages). Families can be married couples, single parents or couples with a non-Catholic spouse. All are welcome. Each family takes turns creating programs for their group to share at monthly meetings. The programs can include Catholic educational sessions, faith discussions, family prayer and devotion, service projects, and fellowship development. The families define the focus of their individual group. Meetings are usually held in the home of the sponsoring family or at site related to the event. The goal is to bring St. Gregory the Great Families together to foster Catholic family life. Contact: Matrimony PreparationReaching out to young engaged couples. This ministry provides information regarding the preparation and celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Mission and PurposeThe first step in preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony, if you are a registered parishioner, is to contact a priest or deacon from the parish. If you are not registered in the parish or are registered in another parish, contact a priest or deacon from the parish you belong to. The priest or deacon will assist you with information about the diocesan preparation programs, paperwork, and liturgy planning. Once you have obtained a commitment from a priest or deacon to preside at your rehearsal and wedding ceremony, contact the Wedding Coordinator for Saint Gregory the Great Parish. The Wedding Coordinator will check the availability of date and time and answer any general questions you may have. The actual booking, fee contract, and deposit will be done with our parish Wedding Coordinator. Wedding guidelines will be given to you at this time. The administrative and ministerial staff at Saint Gregory the Great Parish is here to serve and assist you at this very special time in your life. Contact R.C.I.A. the Process of Becoming CatholicThe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the process through which the Church reaches out and welcomes baptized and non-baptized adults into the Catholic Church. Mission and PurposeThe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process to learn about and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, through the Catholic Church. There are four phases in the R.C.I.A. process:
Contact Returning CatholicsThis ministry helps provide parents with children ages 1 - 5 years of age a safe and convenient place to leave their children while the parents attend mass on Sunday morning. Mission and PurposeSunday Child Care is a ministry, run as a co-op that provides childcare for children 1 - 5 years of age. Experience and service hours for youth preparing for Confirmation or school projects are available. Care is lovingly provided by adults and teenage volunteers in the Nursery. Where & WhenChild Care is provided during the 9 and 11 am masses each Sunday except Easter Sunday and Christmas (should it fall on a Sunday). The Nursery is located on the south - east end of the Ministry Center. Skills NeededPatience, enthusiasm and a love for God's little ones. Background check provided by the parish as required. SchedulingOn average, 15 - 20 families utilize the child care on a weekly basis. Depending on the number of families involved, parents will be committed to one Sunday mass every 7 - 8 weeks. Contact Young AdultsSaint Gregory the Great encourages niche’ social, faith-support and friendship communities with common needs and personal preferences to meet and bond and share experiences. Mission and PurposeThe Young Adult Ministry at Saint Gregory the Great has a very simple purpose - to put Catholic adults in contact with each other and to offer some alternatives to what is experienced in our culture. It is an outreach to women and men in their twenties and thirties, married or single. We encourage you to connect your faith to your everyday life, and to spend time with people who share your values. We gather in an open forum to explore our Catholic faith and learn from one another. We offer social, spiritual, and service events for people at any stage of their faith journey. We strive to integrate our faith into our daily lives, growing closer to God and each other. We rejoice in the many blessings of our parish, and seek to share our gifts in gratitude. Many of us attend Mass on Sundays at 5:00 p.m.. Afterwards we normally mingle in the Baptistry or in the gathering plaza. To stay informed about what meetings and events are coming up, make sure you subscribe to the Young Adult weekly email list at the web site (see below). MeetingsSee the web site www.saintgregorythegreat.org/ya Contact Youth MinistryA vibrant ministry for High School age students that focuses on their spiritual and social needs and as a community connects them to each other and to the larger parish community. Mission and PurposePrimarily for High School students, the Youth Ministry’s Mission is to create a safe, honest and authentic community where people come by choice in an effort to discover Christ for themselves. The Youth Ministry attempts to realize this mission through a creative and inclusive Youth Group, a formative Confirmation program and through a spirit filled Youth Led Mass. Youth GroupYouth Group meets on Monday evenings from 6:45 – 8:30 p.m.. At these meetings we have fun, play games, sing songs, build community and connect everyday living to God’s plan for our lives. Nights out, day trips, retreats, conferences and service days are scheduled throughout the year. The Youth Group is inclusive in nature in the sense that everyone is invited regardless of belief or faith background. ConfirmationConfirmation preparation is a two-year program. Each year consists of a once a month class, active involvement in the youth group and parish community, service projects, participation in retreats and a desire to grow in understanding of one’s own faith. Registration begins in June and ends August. Youth Led MassThe Youth Led Mass is every Sunday at 5:00 p.m.. It is “youth led” in the sense that students are involved as ushers, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and music ministers. The Youth Led Mass is the central focus of the Youth Ministry as it incorporates every aspect of the youth community with the parish community at large. Check the web site for more information or contact the Youth Office. Contact |
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