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BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH COMMUNITY
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| Throughout our lives we continue to deepen our understanding of our faith, to grow in our faith and our relationships with God and with our Church community. To that end, Blessed Sacrament Parish offers many opportunities for adults of all ages to learn more about their faith and to enrich their spiritual lives. For more information on any of these programs, call the Faith Formation Office at 835-6777. | ||
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| Adult Small Faith Groups | Women's Spiritual Enrichment | Grief Recovery Group |
| Scripture Study | Men's Spiritual Enrichment | Social Awareness Committee |
| Christian Parenting | Faith Enrichment for Everyone | Other Events |
| Rite of Christian Initiation | Coping with Divorce | Diocesan Adult Enrichment |
| Marriage Enrichment | SPRED | Faith Formation Handbook 2007-2008 |
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FIRE UP YOUR FAITH
June 23 to June 26 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Information Flyer - Registration Form Registration deadline: June 13 |
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Adult Small Faith Groups
The number one way to feel more "at home" here in the parish AND to enrich your faith is to join a Small Faith Group! Small Faith Groups are made up of 8-12 people and meet in homes with a trained facilitator. The five components of each Small Faith Group are: Sharing, Learning, Mutual Support, Mission, and Prayer. The "texts" used are the readings of the upcoming Sunday. All groups use some kind of commentary on the readings to facilitate study, discussion and prayer. YOU choose which day and time is best for you! A variety of groups meet in the fall and in Lent. Year-round groups are also available. Sign-up is usually late in September for the Fall Groups and late January/early February for the Lenten Groups. Comparison of seasonal and on-going Small Faith Groups. |
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| Scripture Study
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We offer many ways to enrich your understanding of the Bible.
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| Christian Parenting |
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RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) |
is the process for becoming Catholic. If you know of anyone who is interested, invite them to call
the parish office (835-6777) for an appointment or further information. The process is on-going
so one can begin at any time. A Children's Initiation program is also offered. Click here for more information |
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| Marriage Enrichment | At least once during the school year, the parish offers an evening of enrichment and fun for married couples. Usually there is a speaker, a chance for questions and discussion and a social. |
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| Women's Spiritual Enrichment |
Brochure Printable Registration Form Registration Deadline: October 1, 2008 |
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| Men's Spiritual Enrichment |
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| Faith Enrichment for Everyone |
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| Coping with Divorce |
...there's no need to go through it alone.
Blessed Sacrament Parish offers an eight week Group Recovery Process for men and women of all faiths. Any adult experiencing the pain from divorce is welcome, regardless of when the divorce occurred. The next session begins on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Click here for more information |
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| SPRED | Special Religious Education (SpREd) was created over 25 years ago by the Chicago Archdiocese for adults with mental disabilities. Here at Blessed Sacrament we are very blessed to have a dedicated group of volunteers who have made this program a true success. There are two classes that meet once a month on Thursdays during the school year, with no more than 10 students in each class. The catechists and mentors make these sessions welcoming, fun and enriching for those who attend. |
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| Grief Recovery Group |
...for adults coping with the death of a loved one. Purpose: To provide a safe and caring environment for men and women who are grieving. We do this within the context of faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Click here for more information. |
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| Social Awareness Committee |
This committee, in existence for over 20 years, is made up of a group of people committed to justice and peace issues. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about the church's teachings on social justice or who is interested in helping the committee in its work of education and raising awareness here in the parish about social justice and peace issues. Meetings occur every month from September to May on the first Thursday at 7:30pm.
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Parish Mission
What's a Parish Mission? Well, it's a special time in the life of the parish when as many parishioners as possible set aside their normal schedules to deepen their commitment to and their understanding of their faith. Missions are usually 3-5 days long and involve the whole community. Special Masses, presentations, childrens' events are all part of a Parish Mission. In 2007, the parish had its first mission in almost 20 years and people LOVED it! We will be offering a mini-mission in early 2008 and another full mission in Lent 2009. |
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Lent Soup Suppers and Enrichment
Every Lent for 20-some years, the members of Blessed Sacrament gather for a simple Soup Supper at 6:00pm during the Wednesdays of Lent. Any money donated during the Soup Suppers is given to Catholic Relief Services' Rice Bowl Campaign. After the Soup Supper, parishioners gather in Church for Evening Prayer at 7:00pm, with a presentation following that is usually given for all ages, 20 -30 minutes in length. |
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Opportunities for Retreats - Adult
Michigan Retreat Houses [PDF] |
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| Diocesan Adult Enrichment: |
Virtual Learning Community: The Diocese of Saginaw is committed to helping adults understand their faith. Online-learning is a great way to learn at your own pace and in your own home! The Diocese of Saginaw is now a Partnering Diocese with the University of Dayton. Individuals within the Diocese of Saginaw are eligible for taking the Virtual Learning Community classes for the reduced fee of $40 per class.
Virtual Learning Community Home: http://www.udayton.edu/~vlc/ Courses: http://www.udayton.edu/~vlc/courses/ Course Calendar: http://www.udayton.edu/~vlc/calendar/ |
| Our Parish Mission - To help everyone recognize and experience the presence of God | |||
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