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Adult Education    

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Isn't religious education just for kids?

God made us for love.

According to the Catholic Church Adult Education in the faith (also called catechesis) is the primary form of catechesis for God's People.  This may not have been your experience of the Church in the past and likely isn't your experience today.  Children go to catechism and once we have done this as children (perhaps even attending Catholic schools) we think that we are finished; that we have graduated.  However, God isn't through with you! or anyone else!

Adult Education is a not only a priority at St. Joseph's it is a way of life.  We invite you to embrace this way of life through one of the many and various ways offered in our parish family of families.

Formation for real life

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In our parish adults are...

    * Formed in Catholic Stewardship
    * Prepared for Adult Confirmation if they have already received First Holy Communion
    * Prepared for their child's baptism
    * Prepared for Sacramental Marriage
    * Given the knowledge of God's plan for married love (Theology of the Body and Natural Family Planning)
    * Supported as parents through the School of Faith classes, Parent Life ministry (for parents of teens) and the Militia Immaculata Family Village
    * Formed in the teachings of the Bible and Catechism through various study groups and many other faith groups, events and events.

Featured faith study
7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free

Biblical Wisdom to help you:

>  Balance work and family life
>  Pray better
>  Make sound decisions about your time and money

Join a 6-lesson study that gives you the spiritual principles and practical tools for being free in relation to our time, money and material goods.

click here to join a group at St. Joseph's <<go to form page for this?>>

visit the Veritas Financial Ministries website
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For Parents

School of Faith

The School of Faith is a requirement for parents with children preparing to receive sacraments.  Any adult member of our parish is welcome to attend these classes for their own faith enrichment!
click here to view the 2010-2011 School of Faith Calendar
School of Faith Calendar

 

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Parent Life

A ministry by parents for parents to assist families as they navigate the waters of the teen years. Visit www.stjyouth.com for more information.

Upbringing Discussion Group

Want Parenting Support?  Parents discuss parenting.
 The Militia Immaculata “Family Village” welcomes you to come and study “Upbringing” by James B Stenson.   The group meets every 2nd Sunday 10:30am-11:45am at the Youth and Family Center.  Contact:  John & Malissa Souza  531-8126.

Synopsis of Upbringing: A Discussion Handbook for Parents of Young Children
Educator James Stenson says that there’s no magic formula that will turn you into a good parent, but that you can learn from other parents — and avoid many pitfalls by planning ahead for parental challenges that are sure to come.  Here he gives you a framework for discussing important issues about childrearing with other parents, plus a thought-provoking set of questions and observations for individual reading. Using this book, you’ll be able to develop effective strategies to help your children become the kind of adults you would like them to be.

 

Great ways to learn the faith online

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Word on Fire

Video teachings, sermons and blog posts from Fr. Robert Barron "the video blogging priest" and creator of the soon to be released Catholicsm Project video series.
www.wordonfire.org
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Online Education for Catechists and other topics

Faith Foundations presents the teachings of the faith in an interactive format that presents the information of the lesson through videotaped presentations.
www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com
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Opus Dei

Learn about the message of St. Josemaria Escriva: sanctify your ordinary life by putting God in all you do.
www.opusdei.org