Christian Education & Formation

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Adult Christian Faith Formation                                                                                         Speakers, special scripture studies, leadership formation, concerts and other varied opportunities are periodically offered at the parish.  A speaker series is held in Advent and Lent.  Events are publicized in the Sunday bulletin and through the local media.  An Adult Education/Formation Committee helps coordinate these events.

Parish Library                                                                                                                      A self-service library is open during the parish office hours and following weekend liturgies.  The library contains tapes, books, and videos on a variety of subjects, including family life issues, intended to enhance the spiritual and personal growth of the reader.

Sunday Pre-School Program                                                                                            The parish pre-school program offers a religious readiness program for three, four, and five year-old children.  Weekly projects and activities deal with such topics as: Myself, Family, Friends, Special Holidays and God’s various gifts.  It is held during the 9:00 A.M. liturgy during the school year and conducted by volunteer catechists and aides.  

FFS (School of Religion)  (Kindergarten through sixth grade)                                            The religious education program encourages spiritual growth and enrichment by providing the opportunity for classroom religious instruction for those children of the parish in one through six grades who attend public schools.  Classes take place from 10:10 - 11:20 am Sunday mornings from September to May.

Parish volunteers, under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education, conduct classes for the children Sunday mornings during or between the liturgies.  Commitments to teach are for a yearly term, September to May. FFS Classroom Assistants help the catechist teach and conduct activities.  FFS Teen Helpers also assist the catechist and assistant within the classroom.

Parents may also “home school” their children.  Home school arrangements need to be made through the Director of Religious Education.

FFS Office Helpers                                                                                                 Volunteers assist in the Religious Education office Sunday mornings during FFS, answering phone calls, directing questions, and calling homes of students absent from FFS.

Vacation Bible School                                                                                                      This week-long event is held during June for pre-school through grades five.  Children learn about God through music, games, instruction, arts and crafts, and refreshments.  Adult and teen volunteers staff this wonderful program, along with parish staff personnel. 

Youth Ministry (grades 7 through 12)                                                                              Both the Junior and Senior High Youth Ministry programs strive to engage teens in the life and ministry of the parish. Total youth ministry includes Catechesis, Community Building, Service, Prayer and Worship, Advocacy, and Leadership Training.  All teens of the parish --- both public and parochial --- are encouraged to become active members.  

Junior High Youth Ministry (grades 7-8)                                                                           The junior high teens meet every Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm (September-May) for formal religious education instruction.  The program also offers various activities throughout the school year with the help of the Junior High Parent Coordinators.  Parents, with the support of the Youth and Young Adult Director, plan and coordinate prayer and worship, service and community building activities for the teens.  Click here to view our January - May calendar.

Senior High Youth Ministry (grades 9-12)                                                                         The senior high teens meet every Sunday from 6 - 7:30 pm (September-April).  These times include topics pertinent to teen culture and what it means to be a Catholic in the midst of it all.  Other evenings include intergenerational activities with parents or grandparents.  A Youth Advisory Committee, made up of parents of senior high youth, advises the director on needs and concerns of the youth. They help plan and carry out youth activities, which include trips, socials, service, prayer and worship, and leadership training.  Click here to view our January - April calendar.

Small Parish Communities                                                                                             Fixed groups of 7-10 people gather on a regular basis to reflect on scripture in light of their lived experience of faith and life.  These groups formally gather in parishioners’ homes on various days and times as determined by the group.  The small group is provided materials and leadership training from a staff liaison.

Little Rock Scripture Study                                                                                               This scripture study group meets for five to six consecutive weeks, three times a year.  Participants strive to fully live God’s word, understand what the Word means in their lives, and try to apply that Word to today’s world.  The sessions include prayer, breaking open the scripture, discussions, and a different wrap-up speaker each week.

Follow Me                                                                                                                     “Follow Me” is a Lenten small group experience.  Participants “break open” God’s Word through discussion of the upcoming Sunday’s scripture.  Groups are facilitated by volunteer parishioners.