And He said to them,

" Go into all the world and

preach the gospel to 

all creation." 

Mark 16:15

Events

     Understanding St. Paul - Scripture Series

     Roots of Faith

     Adult Ministry Retreat Day

     Emmaus

     Forum's 5th International Convocation

Evangelization is a process fostering ongoing conversion.  Pope paul VI describes evangelization as "bringing the good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine powered of the Gospel itself."

"Catechesis is that particular form of the ministry of the word which matures initial conversion to make it into a living, explicit and fruitful confection of faith." (GDC #82)

Adult Formation:  The Formation of Adults is the "principal form of catechesis" and should be the "organizing principal" which gives coherence to the various catechetical programs offered by a particular church/parish.

Spirituality is an ongoing response to both our call to evangelize and to be evangelized in a faith community.  forms of liturgy, prayer and the implicit presence of God in all things are necessary.

• Adult Confirmation - Dates, Times, Programs by Deanery

• RCIA - Retreats, Initiation, Diocesan Guidelines, Liturgical Rites and Celebration.

• Retreats - Advent, lent, Leadership, Parish Deanery Retreats

• Leadership - Days, Series

• Sacramental & Theological Series

• Spirituality/Reflection Days

• Resources; Best Practices

 Raphael.  St. Paul Preaching in Athens. c1513-1514.

Understanding St. Paul:

Life, Calling, Transformation

Starting in September 2008

Mondays

7-8:30 p.m.

Sept. 29th, Oct. 6th, 20th & 27th

Come join us as we experience the

person of St. Paul.

For more information...

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Basic Theological Overview of the Catholic Faith

for All Adults

Three different pedagogical models, covering the basic areas of theology.

   The 3 Learning Models are:

   1.  Seminar-style gatherings

   2.  Echoes of Faith Video Series

   3.  Online STEP program

        offered by the University

        of Notre Dame

   Including courses in scripture,

   Christology, sacramental

   theology, ecclesiology, Church

   history and moral theology.

All are welcome to attend.

Developed for all adults, with particular emphasis on those who volunteer their time to serve within the various ministries of the parish.

For more information...                                             Registration Form

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Adult Ministry

Retreat Day

Led by

Fr. Thomas McElroy, SS.CC.

On Saturday, November 29, 2008

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

at

Cathedral Camp

167 Middleboro Road

East Freetown, MA 02717

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Emmaus Adult Retreat*   

Emmaus is a weekend retreat program for people who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ, regardless of their present level of faith and practice. 

The purpose of the weekend is to give young adults an opportunity to reflect upon themselves and their relationship with God and their community.  Emmaus is a Catholic retreat program that is open to people of all Christian faiths.

Emmaus provides its participants with the opportunity to experience and share their faith journeys in a loving community.  Time is set aside during the weekend for personal reflection concerning one’s life, one’s world, and one’s God.

*Emmaus is an independent retreat program operating in the Diocese of Fall River.  The Office of Faith Formation supports its mission.

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Space is limited.

For more information...

Registration Form and Brochure

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WWW www.fallriverfaithformation.org