Parish Faith Formation 2008

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A Vision of Lay Leadership and Participation

The development of lay ministers is one of the three priorities in the Diocesan Pastoral Plan. The teachings of the Second Vatican Council led to a tremendous growth in the involvement of the laity in the life of the Church. The Council states: Participators in the function of Christ, priest, prophet and king, the laity have an active part of their own in the life and action of the Church. Their action within the Church communities is so necessary that without it the apostolate of the pastors will frequently be unable to obtain its full effect.

The parish communities of Christ the King, Most Holy Trinity, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. John Vianney, Holy Cross, Five Wounds, St. Brother Albert,
St. Maria Goretti, St. Patrick, and St. Francis of Assisi have made “lay participation” a priority with thousands of parishioners serving in a variety of ministries. The parish faith formation program strengthens this leadership and involvement of laity in our community.

The parish faith formation program has been developed to provide a current updating of the core elements of the Catholic faith and to ground all participants in the teachings of the Catholic Catechism prior to taking training for a specific ministry area. It provides a deep understanding of what we believe as Catholics and what identifies us as a faith filled community of Jesus Christ. The program is beneficial to all who call themselves Catholic and want a deeper understanding of what we believe.

Sessions begin January 12, 2008 and is offered as in previous years, in 3 languages. Click here to view the daily program schedule.

Parish Faith Formation 2008 Brochures & Registration form:

English | Vietnamese | Spanish

Program Schedule

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More Information About the Program

Who is this for?
The parish faith formation is an introductory program for persons currently serving or interested in serving in parish ministries. This year focuses on what we believe about God, ourselves and our world.

The program is offered in three languages—English, Spanish and Vietnamese. The cost for the program is $25.00 which includes both weekend courses, materials and lunches. Late registration: $35.00.

Course Outline
On the two Saturdays, the parish faith formation course covers the following topics from the Catholic Catechism:

The Creed
Christian Prayer
Celebration of Christian Mysteries
Paschal -Mystery-Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of Healing, -Service and Mission

This course (two days) incorporates lecture, small and large group discussion, personal reflection and prayer. The courses will be taught by experienced clergy and/or lay ministers.

Session Schedule
Saturday, January 12, 2008
8:30AM-3:00PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 5111 San Felipe Rd. San Jose
• Life in Christ: Grace-Salvation-Redemption

Saturday, January 26, 2008
8:30AM-3:00PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 5111 San Felipe Rd. San Jose
• Christian Morality-God’s Call

To sign up to attend one of the March sessions please email us or drop by in the parish office. For more information contact Eleanor Marks at 223-1562 x308 or emarks@sfoasj.org.

For more info, contact:

Maureen Ickes, English Program (408)363-2300 x23
Raul Mendoza, Spanish Program (408)258-7832 x30
Sr. Catherine Phuong Dang, Vietnamese Program (408)363-2300 x27