Formation Commission
We are committed to life-long learning and discovering who God is in
our lives.
Christian Formation
Program (CFP)
Our Christian Formation
Program serves the families of Holy Spirit by providing quality religious
education for the children of the parish. Preschool classes (ages 3 &
4, and 5 year-old's who miss the Kindergarten cutoff) are held during
the 10:30 Mass on Sunday. Kindergarten through Sixth grade meet either on Wednesday
evenings, either early (5:00 to 6:15) or late (6:45 to
8:00) or on Sunday mornings (9:00 AM-10:15 AM). Pre-registration is required for all classes.
For students in 7th and 8th grade, please see information below on Junior
High Youth Group. All registrants must read the
Policies and agree to
them. Registration weekend is held in the late summer and will also be
available online beginning in mid-July. Classes are held September through April.
See drop-down menus (below) for calendars. Call Mary
Kay Ryan at the Parish Office to enroll your children in CFP.
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Toddler
Program/Child Care
Holy Spirit trains and
supervises all child care workers, both adults and youth. (Click
here for child care policies.) Child care can be
provided for nearly any parish meeting if requested. In addition, we provide
child care for Toddlers and preschoolers during the 10:30 Mass each Sunday,
excluding holidays. The Child Care room is located in the classroom area below
the gym. No registration is necessary for Sunday Mass but there may be a limit
to the number of children that can be accomodated. If you'd like to the join
the child care staff, review the policies on-line
and call Heather Webb at the Parish Office, ext. 384, to receive an
application.
Children's
Liturgy of the Word
Occasionally, school-age children are
dismissed from Mass to participate in a separate Liturgy of the Word, designed
for them. This takes place during the 10:30 Mass and is led by volunteers from
the community. It is the hope of the Formation Commission to increase the
number of trained volunteers and frequency of Children's Liturgy in the coming
months.
Junior High
Youth Ministry-CFP
Youth in 7th and 8th grades have the opportunity to participate in our Junior
High Youth group which meets Sundays from 6:00 - 8:00. These meetings consist
of an hour of learning about the faith that is followed by an hour of group
activities, refreshments and prayer. The learning part of the meetings are
based on a 6 week long mini-course.
High School Youth Ministry
Youth in high school have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive
program. They have the option to participate in lock-ins, retreats, social
events, nights on the town, prayer nights, open gyms, and much more.
Furthermore, high school youth are encouraged to participate with the parish in
diocesan and national events.
Vacation Bible School
This
program has been held in early June for one week. This Catholic version
incorporates bible stories, games, crafts, songs and snacks. Lots of
help is needed to keep this program going.
Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Opportunities
Occasional
programs/mini-courses/classes will be offered to adults and teens who would
like to enrich their faith and their understanding of the Catholic Church.
Many of these are offered here at Holy Spirit, at Our Lady of the
Presentation, or at other locations around the diocese.
Catechumenate (RCIA)
The
Catechumenate or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the
preferred way for adults to be received into the Catholic Church. It is a
slow and gentle process that allows people to learn about the faith and to
prayerfully discern whether or not to join. It is for those who have never
been baptized, as well as, for those who have been baptized in another
Christian denomination. Members of the parish serve as sponsors and team
members, helping people grow in their faith at their own pace. The actual
sessions are held one evening a week, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the meeting
rooms.
Scripture Study/Small Christian
Communities
Several study and
sharing groups currently exist in the parish and may be open to more
members. Please call Ann Hayles for more information. Additionally, we
would be happy to assist any group of friends or neighbors who would
like to start a scripture group.
Summer Gatherings
Summer
Gatherings is Holy Spirit’s version of “Bible School” for adults. Usually held in mid-summer on four consecutive evenings, it
offers a simple evening meal followed by a presentation for adults and a
program for children.
Vocations Committee
All of us are called by God to assist in
the building up of the Church. The function of the Vocations Committee
is to encourage all parishioners to be attentive to their vocation and
especially to support and assist those who might be called to the
Priesthood or Religious Life.
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