Adult Education
Adult Education*
The Church’s catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel.
Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life—for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good.
Three major goals guide and direct efforts in adult faith formation:
- Invite and Enable Ongoing Conversion to Jesus in Holiness of Life.
- Promote and Support Active Membership in the Christian Community.
- Call and Prepare Adults to Act as Disciples in Mission to the World.
* from The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Adult Faith Formation
St. Francis Xavier Parish is pleased to offer:
Winter Bible Study
“The Book of Glory”
John [11–21]
The Book of Glory tells of Jesus’s return to his heavenly father: it tells how he prepares his disciples for their lives without his physical presence and his prayer for himself and for them, followed by his betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion and post-resurrection appearances.
Join us as we explore the cosmic scope of John’s Gospel and its implications for our lives.
When:
Wednesday mornings, 9:30am – 11:00am
January 14tt through February 25th
Evening sessions are also available, 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Where:
St. Francis Xavier Church
Presenter:
Jacqui Farrell, graduate, Catholic Bibical School
Register:
call the St. Francis Xavier Parish office 860-354-2202
or use sign-up sheet in back of all churches
Course Materials:
· Bring your own Bible
· Coffee will be provided
Cost:
Free will donation for Threshold Bible Study book