The task of formation of the lay faithful, whether viewed as a responsibility of the individual or as a ministry of the community for its members, is considered critical for the development of "a living, explicit, and fruitful confession of faith" (General Directory for Catechesis, 82).
ST. JAMES
ADULT FAITH PROGRAM
“We need the Word of God to align our lives, our actions, our thoughts and our desires according to the Truth. Without that Word we will wonder from the Truth, and we will be in a deep darkness that the prophet Amos (Am 8:4-6; 9-12) warns about.”
Dr. Tim Gray of Augustine Institute
By growing in our knowledge of the Bible and Catholicism we will develop our understanding and love of God and our relationship with Him will grow deeper. The Adult Faith Program provides a variety of programs and classes to help participants understand the gifts of our Catholic Faith and learn the connection the connection of Salvation History and the influence of God’s Word in Jesus’ creation of our one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
You are invited to begin your journey and join us. For more information, look at the classes currently being offered and register today! We look forward to seeing you!
Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God
Class Schedule
Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God January 16th - February 27th (Registration from Dec 22nd to January 9th!)
Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Parish Hall
You know that prayer is important to developing a relationship with God. But do you find….
- it’s hard to find the time to pray?
- you’re aren’t sure what to do when you pray?
- you make it more difficult than it should be?
- that the conversation you are supposed to be having with God feels one-sided?
Come join us as we learn that following a simple order of prayer carries us from the cares of this world to an intimate conversation with God. Through six video sessions, small group discussions, and daily reflections to deepen the meaning of prayer in your life, Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God will capture the secret to opening your heart and mind to Scripture as the means to hear from God and then respond in conversation, basking in His presence and resolving to live in and through His love.
Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which individuals who have reached the age of reason (usually age seven years or older) prepare to receive Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, in the Roman Catholic tradition. Christian Initiation is for the unbaptized, individuals from another Christian tradition, or for Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist.
During the process we explore the Catholic tradition, provide opportunities for spiritual growth, engage participants in the community life of the parish, and help those seeking to enter the church to form a relationship with a sponsor. Your journey may begin at any time; Christian Initiation is an ongoing, year-round program of inquiry and catechesis, with Confirmation throughout the year and Baptism at the Easter Vigil. Catechetical sessions are at St. James, with baby-sitting available for participants.
Our Newly Initiated Welcomed into the Church at Easter Vigil 2019
That Man is You is part of a national organizational men’s group that meets on Saturday mornings at 6:00 am in the Social Hall. Find out more...