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FAITH FORMATION: Home
Last revised:
November 4, 2011 10:05 AM
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Faith Formation is a lifelong process. From
womb to tomb we are called into a deeper relationship with our God who first loved
us. At Saint Blase, we have many diverse opportunities to assist us in this growth
process, for adults, teens, children seniors, singles, families...indeed for the
whole community. All ministries with children
require a Protecting God's Children
Workshop and criminal background check.
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On This Page:
Education
Commission | Adult Faith Formation
| Catechist Opportunities
Children's
Faith Formation | Confirmation Team | Youth
Ministry (Grades 9-12)
Vacation Bible School (Summer
Circle) | Justice and Peace Committee
| RCIA Program & Sponsors | Returning
Catholics | Parish Library Education
Commission
The Education Commission
helps all parishioners understand that the entire parish community has responsibility
for promoting the teaching ministry of the Church. The Commission supports our
staff by offering complementary catechetical opportunities for all parishioners
to grow in faith. Contact: Alice Doppel through the Parish Office at (586)
268-2244. more... Adult
Faith Formation Committee
The committee plans and carries out programs
to challenge adults to continue their learning and growth in faith. Meetings are
scheduled as needed and are held 5-6 times throughout the year. Contact Cindy
Willman through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. More Catechist
Opportunities
Catechists facilitate and/or lead faith formation sessions
using age-appropriate material provided. Catechists should be comfortable in large
and small group settings and have a love of children, a good sense of humor, a
willingness to share their faith and an openness to further their own personal
faith growth. There are several different areas of need, each with different responsibilities
and commitments. Contact: Alice Doppel through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244.
More Children's
Faith Formation
Catechists facilitate and/or lead faith formation sessions
using age-appropriate material provided for the following age groups: Early Childhood
(Ages 3, 4 & 5/or K Year Olds), Family Faith Formation (Grades 1-5),
Young Adolescents (Grades 6-8), and Teen Ministry (Grades 9-12) as well as the
Sacraments of First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation.
More Confirmation
Team
The Confirmation Team works with the coordinator to plan and implement
the process to preare youth to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Time commitment
may include: planning meetings, interviews of candidates and helping to facilitate
various events such as parent sessions, sponsor sessions, rehearsal and celebration
of the Sacrament. Contact Joe Wilseck through
the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. More Youth
Ministry (Grades 9-12)
Our Teen Ministry, U.N.I.T.Y., is where the
teens of our church go on their Sunday afternoons so they can be with people their
own age and find a better understanding of faith. Youth Ministry is for teens
in 9th-12th grade (yes, this includes all incoming freshmen!). Joining in 9th
grade is a good idea because it is actually a part of your confirmation process.
Contact Joe Wilseck through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. More Vacation
Bible School (Summer Circle)
Summer Circle
is a one-of-a-kind week-long faith formation experience scheduled each June. Over
one hundred teens and adults are needed to minister in these various areas: craft,
drama, baby-sitting, crew leaders, kitchen, music, games, decorating, photography,
setup and clean up. Specific assignments are solicited in March and April. Watch
the bulletin for specifics in early spring. Contact Barb Ziarko through the
Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. More Justice
and Peace Committee
The Committee consists of a group of concerned
parishioners that meet to explore the realities of violence and injustice in our
world and discuss possible responses in the light of Catholic social teaching,
individually and collectively, to these realities. The Committee also provides
parishioners with information concerning opportunities for involvement in advocacy
for non-violence and societal structural changes that address peace and justice
issues locally, and throughout the world. Contact Andrea Byrne through the
Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. More RCIA
Program
If you are unbaptized or have been baptized in another Christian
tradition we would like to invite you to make a difference in your life by exploring
the journey toward becoming a Catholic. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) process welcomes anyone who has a desire to know more about the Catholic
Church. Invite someone to come and find out who we are and what we're all about!
Contact Joe Wilseck at the Parish Office, (586) 268-2244. More Returning
Catholics Team Member
Returning Catholics Team Members are active Catholics
who facilitate conversations with those who have been away from the Church and
are interested in returning to the practice of their faith. Contact Mary Dumm
at the Parish Office, (586) 268-2244 more...
| Parish Library The
parish library is just one of the wonderful resources that St. Blase offers its
parishioners as they continue their journey of faith. Books on Christianity, Catholicism
and Spirituality, just to name a few, are available to help guide you as your
grow into your relationship with God. The parish library has many books,
periodicals, and videos available for checkout and use by adults and children.
They cover a wide range of topics, such as:
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Theology | Scripture | | Prayer | Christian
Parenting | | Conflict Resolution in Families | Death
and Dying | | Morality | Children's
Stories | The library is open weekly during regular office
hours, and before and after all Masses. - Please leave a phone number
when checking out books.
- Books may be checked out for 6 weeks.
Library
Aide
The parish library has many books and videos available for checkout
and use by parishioners. The library is open before and after all weekend Masses
and throughout the week during regular parish office hours. Librarians are needed
in the following areas: put away returned books/videos, straighten library shelves,
write short book reviews for The Flame, and monitor book/video returns,
making phone calls when necessary. The time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours
per month. Contact Lois Oser at the Parish Office, (586) 268-2244 |
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