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FAITH FORMATION: Home
Last revised:
August 16, 2008 11:01 AM
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"The definitive aim of catechesis [formation in faith]
is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and
intimacy, with Jesus Christ" ~ #80
From the General Directory for Catechesis.
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On This Page:
Education Commission | Adult
Faith Formation Committee | Justice and Peace Committee
Catechetics & Catholic Schools | Family
Life Committee | Vocations Committee | Teen
Ministry
Religious Formation Classes |Catechist
Opportunities | RCIA Program
& Sponsors
Summer Circle | Marriage
Preparation Team | Returning Catholics Team
| Parish Library & Aides
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Faith Formation Overview
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.
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An overview of these many options are available on this website.
Please keep yourself and your family updated through the church
bulletin and this website. The following Religious Formation
forms and documents are now available online:
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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 has
the responsibility of developing, promoting, and evaluating the various
programs in and opportunities for faith formation in the parish. Meetings
are generally held on the third Monday of the month. Contact: Paul
Krajewski 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 on Monday evenings 5-6 times throughout the year.
Contact Cindy Willman 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 Karyn Rudzinski through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244.
more...
Catechetics & Catholic
Schools Committee
Catechetics is responsible for planning future parish catechetical needs.
The Catholic Schools Committee promotes interest in Catholic schools,
proposes policy for tuition support for Catholic school students and
continuing education for Catholic schoolteachers. Meetings are scheduled
as needed. Contact the Parish Office for more details at (586) 268-2244.more...
Family Life Committee
The Family Life Committee recognizes the complexity of family
life and advocates to strengthen and support all families.This committee
convenes to deal with special projects of the Education Commission and
meets on an as-needed basis. Contact the Parish Office for more details at (586) 268-2244.
more...
Vocations Committee
Fosters an awareness of religious vocations within the faith community.
Contact the Parish Office for more details at (586) 268-2244.
more...
Teen Ministry
Our Teen Ministry, U.N.I.T.Y., is where the teens of our church go on
Sunday afternoons so they can be with people their own age and find
a better understanding of our faith. U.N.I.T.Y is for teens in 9th-12th
grade (yes, this includes all incoming freshmen!). Joining U.N.I.T.Y
in 9th grade is a good idea because it is actually a part of your confirmation
process. more...
Religious
Formation Classes
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...
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. 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...
Summer
Circle
Summer Circle is a one-of-a-kind week-long
faith formation experience scheduled each June. Over two 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 Alice Doppel
through the Parish Office at (586) 268-2244. more...
Marriage Preparation Team
The Marriage Preparation Team assists engaged couples as they prepare
for their life together. Preparation is currently offered four times a
year and consists of four weekly sessions on Monday evenings in October,
January, April and June that are facilitated by team members. Contact
Fr. Randy Phillips 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 and Sandy Palazzolo
at the Parish Office, (586) 268-2244 more...
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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
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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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