“The Church Exists to Evangelize.” (National Directory for Catechesis, USCCB)
Welcome
Scripture Alive
Next Sessions begin in April 24
and are being offered for Adults, Young Adults & Teens and are open to ALL.
Bible Sharing for those individuals who desire to deepen their faith life through scripture!
The focus is on faith sharing with a brief introduction and background to each Book.
For the 2011-2012 year, Sr. Frances Thomas, Claire M. McManus, STL, and Crystal-Lynn Medeiros will focus on certain books of the Old & New Testaments.
These sharing groups will be held weekly in three locations within our Diocese.
For more information...
Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth
PART I: THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012
Sample Evening Parent Session,
6:30-8:30PM at St. Mary Parish
783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
Audience: Priests, Deacons, Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, Confirmation C
oordinators, AND PARENTS of children of ALL ages!!!
While parents are the primary audience, the evening will introduce the material to church leaders and provide a preview of a session that you may wish to replicate in your parish.
Parish leaders are strongly encouraged to attend, however if unable,
are invited to attend Part II.
COST = FREE
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PART II: FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012
Parish & School Leader In-Service, 9AM-12PM
St. Mary Parish, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA
Audience: Priests, Deacons, Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, and Confirmation Coordinators.
This in-service will identify the new vision, models, roles and relationships required to bring about the change that is necessary to strengthen the Catholic faith of the next generation of believers. It is highly recommended that a team of leaders from your parish attend together!
COST = $35/person; $75 max. per parish no matter how many attend!
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Printable materials:
Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth Brochure
Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth - Parish Parent Flyer
Strong Catholic Families: Strong Catholic Youth - Parish Registration Form
Worldwide Marriage Encounter of Massachusetts, Rhode Island & New Hampshire
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Christian Leadership Institute (CLI)
CLI Dates -
New Schedule for 2012!
Saturday, June 23rd
through
Thursday, June 28th, 2012
The Christian Leadership Institute, sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation, of the Diocese of Fall River, is a week long leadership training experience for high school age youth. C.L.I. seeks to foster the leadership potential of young men and women and to heighten each young person’s awareness of leadership and ministerial roles and responsibilities in the parish and high school setting. CLI celebrated our 22nd anniversary in 2010.
The Initiation Experience: Beginnings
North American Forum
The Initiation Experience: BEGINNINGS -
In partnership with the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and the Diocese of Fall River (MA)/Office of Faith Formation
August 2-4, 2012 (Thursday to Saturday)
␣ presents the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
␣ provides experience of the flow, steps, and periods of the Rite
␣ teaches the skills necessary for local implementation
␣ invites reflection, faith sharing, and liturgical celebration
␣ deepens understanding of the conversion journey
Institute Team: Linda Licata Diana Macalintal
Michael J. Sheehan
Meeting Facility:
Holy Cross Parish
225 Purchase Street
South Easton, MA
Beginnings Flyer & Registration Form
Register on-line at www.naforum.org
Catechesis & Formation
“Christ’s command to his apostles has resounded through the ages, calling men and women of every race and nation in every time and place to join him in announcing the coming of God’s kingdom of love, justice, and peace with
clarity, enthusiasm, and resolve.” NDC 8