Faith Formation Handbook
2006 - 2007

St. Agatha Parish
Milton - Quincy

 


 

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

As Catholic Christians, we have declared ourselves to be disciples / followers of Jesus Christ.  Part of our call to discipleship is to continue to grow in our knowledge and love of God – to be formed in our faith.   Our faith formation is a life-long process. 

This year, the idea of living into our discipleship (becoming better followers of Jesus Christ) will guide us through the year.  We will look for ways to enhance those gifts and talents which God has given to us.

In this booklet we describe many activities, events, organizations, and opportunities which are available to you throughout the year.  Others will be added as the year progresses.  Periodically we will publish updated calendars on our parish website (www.StAgathaParish.org), in the bulletin, and in the back of the church.

As you can see from our Parish Mission Statement and our Faith Formation Goals, we believe in God’s love and we know that we are called to be disciples – all of us, not just those who are officially designated as parish leaders.  Let us continue this journey of faith and growth together.

We hope to see you often, throughout the year.

                                                The Staff of St. Agatha Parish

 

 

Welcome. i

Contents. ii

General. 3

Parish Mission Statement 3

Faith Formation Goals. 3

Faith Formation Advisory Board. 3

Mission. 3

Goals and Objectives. 3

Intergenerational / Whole Community  Faith Formation   3

Lenten Faith Gathering / Faith Festival 3

Religious Goods / Book Fair 3

Adult Faith Formation.. 3

Young Adults (Post High School -- 30’s) 3

YADA (Young Adult Discussion Association) 3

Sacramental Programs. 3

Marriage. 3

Baptism.. 3

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 3

Adult Confirmation. 3

Parent / Sponsor Formation for Children’s Sacraments. 3

Liturgical Celebrations. 3

Mass Schedule. 3

Masses of Anointing / Sacrament of Healing. 3

Mass of Remembrance. 3

Vespers (Advent and Lent) 3

Art and Environment Committee. 3

Eucharistic Ministers. 3

Lectors. 3

Music Ministry. 3

Family Mass Committee. 3

Prayer and Spiritual Growth Opportunities. 3

Centering Prayer Group. 3

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3

Legion of Mary. 3

Men’s Prayer Group. 3

Nocturnal Adoration Society. 3

Saturday Morning Prayer Group. 3

Adult Formation and Educational Opportunities. 3

Scripture Study. 3

W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God’s Spirit) 3

Spirituality & Creativity. 3

Prayer and Spirituality:  Keeping It Real 3

Catechists / Religion Teachers. 3

Other Adult Formation Opportunities. 3

Pastoral & Community Outreach / Minstries of Service & Support 3

Bereavement Ministry. 3

Chernobyl Children Project 3

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound. 3

Hospital Visitation. 3