Be inspired!

Religious Education isn’t just for kids any more!

August, 2012 

Dear Family of St. Joseph Parish:

Over the past seven years, Generations of Faith, our parish religious education program, has covered such topics as The Sacraments, The Liturgical Year, The Creed, Social Justice, The Saints, Prayer, Morality, and The Mass.  During this time, many have asked, “What about the Bible?”  We listened.  This year, our topic for the seven sessions starting this October and going through April of next year, will be The Bible.

What a better place to look for the answers to life’s questions than in the book inspired by the God.  Our first session in October will be an introduction to the topic and will be presented by the Faith Formation Team.  From November through April, we are pleased to have Mr. Tim     Reed, Co-chair of the Theology Department of Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, walk us through several books from the Old as well as the New Testament.

We believe that this is a topic which is relevant to parishioners of all ages.  If you have not attended Generations of Faith in the past, this would be the year to do so.  Whether you are 4 or 94, Generations of Faith is for you.  Over the last seven years, our focus has changed from children-only to a life-long faith formation for all ages and generations.  Through a shared meal and large group presentations and discussion, we look to build a greater sense of community within our parish family.

As mentioned previously, GOF meets once a month for seven months from October to April (additional sessions for First Communion and Confirmation preparation).  You have the option of attending a session on either Saturday evening after Mass or Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m.  Both sessions include a small meal at a minimal cost of $3 for adults and $2 for children four to thirteen.  If you should choose not to participate in the meal, we ask that you let us know in advance.  You are still welcome to attend the presentation and discussion.

Sincerely,

Fr. Cliff Cabral and the Faith Formation Team of

            Pauline Prew, Jan Galipeau, Lillian Plouffe

** Grades 3-10 will also be expected to attend a retreat as noted in the schedule.

“They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.”  Acts 2:42

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We ask that you offer prayers for the continued success of our endeavor.  We are confident that this will make us a stronger parish and a closer faith community.