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Adult Faith Formation

Registration and Volunteers, Contact:
Bette Scaringe, Director of Religious Education
E-mail: scaringeb@gs.ptdiocese.org
Phone: 850-893-1837

Adult Faith Formation

Many classes, activities and special events are available for adults. To move quickly through the list, you may click on a specific category below. Check the Weekly Bulletin for addtional events not listed here.

Bible Study Education Formation
Prayer Sacramental Special Events
MARRIAGE & FAMILY RESOURCES

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BIBLE STUDY

Psalms Bible Study

Thursday Evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Room 201

Description: Coming Soon!

Catechist:
Dick Rogers at 893-0376, E-mail:
rogers_richard@netzero.com

EDUCATION

Apologetics ("Theology of the Body")

Monday Mornings - 9:45-11:30 AM - Amanda Laudadio and Kiera Camron. For questions - call Amanda Laudadio, 980-0625.
     Monday Morning Class Outlines available online

Description: Join us as we discover God’s plan for our lives as women, our sexuality, and our vocation – whether married or single.

Babysitting: Babysitting will be by pre-registration on Friday, Sept 5 from 10-11:30 AM, Parish Center-lower level (see Rene Frydrychowski). Babysitting is $25 for first child; $40 family cap. After Sept. 5th, contact Rene at 893-3437.

Tuesday Evenings - 7:00-8:30 PM - Bob Schuchts and Ken Kniepmann. For questions - call Bob Schuchts, 552-0978.

     Tuesday Evening Class Outlines available online

Description: What does the Church teach about: Love, Sexuality, Marriage, Family and the Culture of Life? Come find out. Visit the Apologetics web page for more information (class outlines will be available online).

Babysitting: Babysitting provided for a small fee on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Rene, 893-3437, at least 2 days before class starts to make babysitting reservations.

Crown Ministries

Fall Classes - Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Facilitators: Gene & Sharon Wilcox, 893-5227; 545-9902  E-mail: wilcox02@hotmail.com

Description: The purpose of the Crown study is to teach people God’s financial principles in order to know Christ more intimately and to be free to serve him. This is a 10-week program and will be repeated in the Spring.
Cost: Covers only materials - $55 couple; $45 single

Babysitting: available for all sessions; contact Rene, 893-3437.

Java Theology

Sept. 14th, Oct. 5th and Nov. 2nd

Description: Come have a cup of coffee after 8AM mass or while the children are in Faith Formation classes. We will have a short teaching and follow-up discussion. Any questions, contact Dee Lopez, 386-4222.

Topics: Sept. 14th - Meet and Greet St. Paul, Speaker: Deacon Gary Brinkworth.

Location: Community Center

FORMATION

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

Christ Renews His Parish is a process designed to bring members of the parish closer together with Christ.  It is an avenue for spiritual growth and friendship.  Men’s and women’s renewal weekends, given for parishioners by parishioners, take place each spring and fall. Call the Parish Office at 850-893-1837 for more information.

Early Morning Men's Ministry

Year Round on Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:00 a.m.,
Community Center.
Guest speakers, fellowship, prayer, and
song.  Come and join us when you can.  For more
information contact Dennis Scarry at 422-2707.

Divorce and Beyond

Dates: Weekly, September 11 to November 13, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Description: This is a facilitated program designed to support the divorced. Focus of this series is searching out ways of coping that will lead to individual growth and the
eventual restructuring of lives.

Location: St. John Neumann Center

Dates: Weekly, September 11 to November 13, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

PRAYER & PRAYER RESOURCES
Centering Prayer

Wednesday, 9:45-11:00 a.m.
Description: As we know from our own human experience, communication with another also involves listening. The Scriptures provide us with a way to listen to God. Centering Prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of Contemplative Prayer by preparing our faculties to receive this gift. Contact Bette Scaringe at 893-1837.

Wednesdays in the Chapel See Worship Ministries for more information

Additional Prayer Resources

Common Prayers of the Catholic Church
How to Say a Rosary
Novena

SACRAMENTAL

Adult Confirmation Program

Have you received the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist but circumstances prevented you from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Good Shepherd's Adult Confirmation Program may be the answer for you. Sessions may include some RCIA classes or could be handled separately.  Confirmation bestows the graces, gifts, and fruits of the Holy Spirit. For more information visit the Adult Confirmation Program web page. To register or ask questions, you may complete the on-line Adult Confirmation Contact Form.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

SUMMER INQUIRY SERIES - Curious about Catholicism?  Are you a Catholic interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, or maybe know someone who is?  Or are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church but have some questions or concerns?  Then the Summer Inquiry Series is for you! 

RCIA is the process by which the Catholic Church brings adults into full communion with the Church through the preparation for and reception of the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please visit the RCIA web pages for more information. Would you like to Regster for RCIA or ask Questions? Try our new Contact Form or contact Deacon Gary Brinkworth at gbrinkworth@comcast.net.

SPECIAL EVENTS

None currently scheduled

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