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Faith Formation Resources
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Click on the following links to access the Faith Formation resources below:
- Advent Resources
- National Bible Week Resources
- Understanding The Mass Series
- After Confirmation -- Then What??
- Pilgrims On The Journey
Advent Resources
Today we begin the joyful season of Advent and the beginning of another Church year. During the four weeks of Advent, the church invites us to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth through prayer and reflection. We contemplate the First Coming of Jesus as Savior, and anticipate His promised Second Coming. Amid the flurry of Christmas preparations, we look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.
We would highly recommend you take a look at the Loyola Press Advent Resources page, where you can find lots of things to guide your Advent journey. There are some wonderful suggestions for families and for individuals: Advent calendars, Advent wreath blessings and prayers, Advent Podcasts, articles for daily prayer and reflection.
In addition, you will enjoy Bishop Robert Barron's Word On Fire Ministries Advent Reflections page. It includes daily reflections on Advent, and access to reflections of previous days that you may have missed. You will see the Daily Reflection on the Our Lady of the Lake homepage each day during Advent.
National Bible Week Resource Documents
The following USCCB National Bible Week resource documents are being studied by the "Discovering Our Faith" study group:
- Making The Word Of God Part of Your Home
- Sharing The Word of God at Home
- Basics of Biblical Literacy
For more details and additional documents, click here to go to the USCCB National Bible Week page.
The "Discovering Our Faith" group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, but please refer to the current bulletin to check meeting times.
Understanding The Mass Video Series
Mass will have a more positive meaning if we can increase our understanding and comprehension of it. We were fortunate to have Monsignor James Mongelluzzo, a master teacher of the Liturgy, guide us through the four parts of the Mass: The Introductory Rite, The Liturgy of the Word, The Liturgy of the Eucharist and The Concluding Rite. He explained what each part means, highlighted its historical origins and recommended ways that we can participate more fully in each part of the Mass.
Video recordings of each of the tremendous sessions can be viewed on the Understanding The Mass page.
After Confirmation -- Then What??
As a Catholic have you ever wondered: After Confirmation is that all there is to know about God and His church? Get started today! If you’re Catholic, you will have questions about your faith!
Ask for a free copy of “Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth”, a booklet that will give any parishioner a solid foundation of facts that crystallize what it means to be Catholic.” Call (978) 342-2978, x156, or email [email protected].
Pilgrims On The Journey
Parishioners living as “Pilgrims on the Journey” say with conviction: “I know what the purpose of my life is, where I’m going and how to get there.”
“I am a disciple of Jesus Christ learning to be on fire for God and his holy Catholic Church through the power of the Holy Spirit while living as a “Pilgrim on the Journey” home to God.”
Click here to discover what it means to be a “Pilgrim on the Journey”. Click here to find Spiritual Growth help.
Start your personal walk as a “Pilgrim on the Journey” today! Call (978) 342-2978, x156, or email [email protected], and you will be helped.