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            The Core Teams of our Local Planning Group met on April 16th to continue our discussion of Life-Long Faith Formation.  The

            focus was on children and adolescents (ages 6—18).

 

            l.  What areas will be strengthened/improved as we meet the needs of children (aged 6—18/grades 1—12), their parents and families?

                        ●  The community of faith

                        ●  The connection of liturgy with knowledge and practice of faith

                        ●  The involvement of families in faith formation through sacramental preparation, celebration, and service projects

                        ●  The movement toward intergenerational faith sharing

                        ●  Ways of turning knowledge of faith into practice

 

            2.  What specifically will this planning group, not individual parishes, do to meet these needs?

                        ●  There was a groundswell of interest in a cooperate effort and planning toward a shared faith formation program among all the

                             parishes, though no action taken to move this on

 

            3.  What can/will we do immediately to promote the faith formation of this age group?

                        ●  Continue the strong liturgical/Scriptural programs

                        ●  Continue the family oriented sacramental programs

                        ●  Continue the outreach activities

                        ●  Continue the recognition of children’s achievements such as receiving Sacraments, making the honor role, graduating, doing

                             an outreach service, etc.

 

            4.  What are some preliminary recommendations for the future from this planning group to respond to the needs of children

                 (ages 6—18) we will bring to the Deanery and subsequently submit to Bishop Hubbard?

                        ●  Form a representative committee to plan a cooperative faith formation program among all the parishes

                        ●  Engage the support of existing parish leaders to share financial resources and qualified personnel

                        ●  Support for the training and certification of faith formation teachers and on-going in-service and retreats

 

            What’s Next?

                        The Local Planning group will meet again on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m. in Holy Trinity’s Parish Center.  The

            meeting will be hosted by Saint Bernard’s Parish.  The discussion will focus on “Life Long Faith Formation:  Adults.”

            Please continue to keep the Planning Group and the entire Pastoral Planning Process in your prayers.

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

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