Parish News
Want to deepen your knowledge of the Lord and His Church?
Following is a list of parish programs aimed at bringing believers and others to a deeper knowledge of Jesus and the Church. To obtain information, please call the Rectory 610 543 0848.
ALPHA Basic teaching about Christianity. Aimed
at the unchurched and inactive Christian, it also is helpful for
those who wish to explore their faith and come to a personal experience
of Jesus Christ. Participants meet weekly for 10 weeks; meetings
feature meal, video presentation and time for sharing questions.
SMALL FAITH SHARING GROUPS Small faith sharing
groups meet monthly in homes throughout the year and some groups
meet weekly during Lent.
BIBLE STUDY A deeper look at Sacred Scripture
for those thirsty for God's Word.
CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE (CCD) (Religious Education)
Strives to proclaim the message of Jesus to the young people
of our parish who attend schools other than the parish school.
The program also offers Religious Education to special ed and
ungraded/sacrament-preparation for older children.
LANDINGS Helping inactive Catholics explore their
feelings about the Church with other lay people and return to
the believing community.
LIFE TEEN Monthly liturgies geared to teenagers
in grades nine through 12. After each liturgy, a program of interest
to young people is held.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS -- A nine-month preparation for those who wish to enter into the fullness the Church's life whether they are unbaptized or are coming from a Christian denomination.
TEEN I.N.C.- Seventh and eigth graders basing their
life on Jesus.
LITURGY OF WORD FOR CHILDREN Takes children aside
briefly at 5 P.M. on Saturday and 10 A.M. on Sunday to teach them
about the Gospel according to their capability.
During the Jubilee Year, we will also have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays from after the 8 A.M. Mass until Benediction at 9 P.M. HOME