Upcoming Adult Formation Events

Over seven years ago, the parish embarked on a six-year core plan of Lifelong Faith as an invitation to the entire parish community to become immersed in events and experiences designed to foster a communal life, a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, and the assimilation of faith into one’s personal life.  The parish just completed the Year of Prayer and Faith.  For the year 2013-2014, the parish will embark on the sixth year of the core plan with a focus on Justice , Service and Catholic Social Teaching.

Why is it important to incorporate issues of justice, peace and Catholic social teaching in a lifelong curriculum? 

• First and foremost, our faith as Christian Catholics call us forth to work for justice, serve those in need and pursue peace.
• Second, the situations of billions of people in our world require us to safeguard against injustice, oppressions and violence.
• Third, our actions can make a difference as we face the challenges of gospel values.

This year the Catechetical Board and pastoral staff have planned many events to challenge us and bring us to a better understanding of Christian Catholics in living the teachings of justice, peace and Catholic Social Teaching.  A few of the events being provided this year are as follows:

• Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. — Start of 6 sessions on Catholic Social Teaching and Scripture with our Pastor, Fr. Daniel Barica, ofm
• Friday, October 18, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. — Repeat of 6 sessions on Catholic Social Teaching and Scripture with our Pastor, Fr. Daniel Barica, ofm
• Friday, September 20, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. — A Walk Through the Mass with our Pastor, Fr. Daniel Barica, ofm
• Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. — A repeat of the Walk Through the Mass with our Pastor, Fr. Daniel Barica, ofm
• Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. — “What is Catholic Social Teaching” with Greg Walgenbach, Diocese of Orange, Director of Respect Life, Justice and Peace
• Friday, November 8, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. — Join Fr. Rusty for a Mini-Advent Retreat
• Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. — Join Fr. Rusty for a Mini-Advent Retreat