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Holy Eucharist Parish is committed to lifelong faith formation at every age and every stage of life. Our goal is to form a community of faith that assists our members to open their hearts and minds to experience the Kingdom of God in our midst. Through the proclamation of God’s Word, the celebration of the Sacraments, and by sharing our gifts, our hope is to make the Kingdom more visible thus contributing to a more just and peaceful society.
Families with children in Grades 1 though 8 have two choices for Faith Formation at Holy Eucharist: Faith Fest (Intergenerational) and Children’s Faith Formation (Classroom). Faith Fest is based on the Generations of Faith approach, which integrates home and parish into a comprehensive model of faith formation. This option empowers and equips individuals and families to live their faith at home and in the world. The Generations approach is intergenerational. It promotes learning across the generations and views the family as the church of the home and a community of learning and practice. Our aim is to bring about in the believer an ever more mature faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper knowledge and love of His person and message, and a firm commitment to follow Him.
Children’s Faith Formation invites the child into a program of weekly classroom instruction in the Catholic Faith. This is done with parental support and encouragement.
There is one sacrament program for all children preparing for sacraments, including those children of Holy Eucharist who attend St. Mary’s school. Sacrament preparation prepares the children and assists parents in preparing their child for those peak moments on the faith journey — the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, as well as other sacraments and special events.
Faith Formation at Holy Eucharist aims to inform, form and transform individuals, families and the entire community in the Catholic Faith. There are additional opportunities for adults to grow in their knowledge, understanding and practice of the Catholic Faith.
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THE VISIONS OF FAITH INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
The Visions of Faith Interactive Museum focuses on core Catholic teaching tied to the Faith Fest theme of the year. Faith Fest 2011-2012 will continue to explore the Bible, so the Visions of Faith Interactive Museum will present “Opening Doors to the Word of God” during Lent with exhibits displayed in the atrium and in other places in the Church (where needed). Parishioners and guests can come any time the church is open. This experience is self-guided and therefore allows participants to learn at their own pace and to share learning with a spouse, child, friend, neighbor or individually. There will be different levels of activities — for adults, youth (grades 5-9) and children (grades 4 and under). The children’s activities are designed for parent-child learning. Come see our interactive museum in the atrium now!
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Also available: Little Disciples is a child care program for children from walking through age 4. It is currently offered at the 10:30 Mass on Sundays. A gospel related story and a lesson are presented, appropriate for the age of the Children s Word/Little Disciples children. Children’s bible music CDs add to the gentle, quiet atmosphere, and there is time for free play. Our objective is to offer the youngest members of our parish an enjoyable place to spend time so their parents/caregivers can fully and prayerfully participate in the Eucharist without distraction.
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