Family Formation and Youth Ministry News
Weekend of November 26 and 27, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/26/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is near.
This weekend we begin the season of Advent. During November, our families gathered to discover and share additional ways to prepare to celebrate the Birth of Jesus.
Since prayer is an integral part of our preparation, as well as a part of our celebration of the Nativity, we will include blessing the crèche, our tree, and the meals we share with those we love, as well as the Saints of December, Christmas and Epiphany as a part of our December Family Faith ... Read More »
Weekend of November 19 & 20
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/19/22
“The value of persistent prayer is not that Godwill hear us, but that we will finally hear God." The beginning is near. Often we forget that the people of God waited for centuries for the coming of the Messiah. Prophets called the people to “ready the way of the ... Read More »
Weekend of November 12 and 13, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/12/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is near.
Christianity began with the birth of Jesus, but the people of God had waited for centuries for this event. How do we prepare for our ... Read More »
Weekend of November 5 and 6, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/04/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
How do you wait for the Messiah? According to Sister Kitty Hanley, Advent is for children, so Session 3 of Family Faith Formation will focus on ways to “wait in ... Read More »
Session 2 of Family Faith Formation
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/29/22
“The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Session 2 of Family Faith Formation is Circle of Grace, the faith based diocesan program created to protect our children and young people. At the evening gathering on October 23 ... Read More »
Weekend of October 22 and 23
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/21/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Session 1 of Family Faith Formation focused on the basics of PRAYER and included answering the question “What is prayer?” and suggestions for making prayer a part of family life ... Read More »
Weekend of October 16th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/14/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Family Faith Formation
On Sunday, October 16, we welcome those families who chose the morning option to join us at St. James in Chatham for the 9:15 am Mass, ... Read More »
Weekend of October 8 and 9, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/08/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Family Faith Formation began on Sunday, October 2 at St. John the Baptist with the 5 pm Mass. After Mass, families gathered for a meal ... Read More »
Opening Week of Family Faith Formation
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/01/22
“The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Thank you to all who registered for 2022 – 2023 Family Faith Formation.
Family Faith Formation begins on Sunday, October 2 with evening Mass at St. John the Baptist, ... Read More »
Fall Family Faith Formation
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/24/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
Family Faith Formation begins on Sunday, October 2 with evening Mass at St. John the Baptist, and on Sunday, October 16 with the morning Mass at St. James. After Mass, ... Read More »