The purpose of Adult Faith Formation is to provide adult parishioners with opportunities to grow in faith and spirituality through Bible studies, doctrinal studies, faith sharing communities, and other opportunities for learning. For more information, please call the Office for Adult Faith Formation at (714) 637-4360 ext. 114 or email cdumitru@stnorbertchurch.org
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) for those desiring to become Catholic meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Ministry Center Library. Please see complete information in the RCIA section of the Web site.
Our Faith Formation Library is open on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. It is located in the Teilhard de Chardin room upstairs in the Ministry Center. We have been in the process of renovating the library collection, adding hundreds of new books and a collection of videos and DVDs which may be borrowed at no cost for home viewing. You may visit the library on Sunday mornings when a library volunteer will be present to help you, or if you are attending another meeting in the room, you may check on items by signing them out on the sheet provided at the librarian’s desk. If you are looking for a particular book or video, you may also call Charlene at 637-4360 ext. 114 and, if the item you need is available it can be left for you to pick up at the Ministry Center reception desk.
Adult Confirmation Preparation for baptized Catholics who have received First Eucharist is offered once annually. Classes for 2010 Confirmations will begin in February and continue weekly through May. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on those completing the sessions on Pentecost Sunday, May 23. Pre-registration is required. Please call the Office for Adult Faith Formation at (714) 637-4360 ext. 114 or email cdumitru@stnorbertchurch.org for more information.
Adult Faith Formation Series
Praying with Scripture
Our Tuesday evening prayer group chooses a different prayer style each session, varying between Centering Prayer, Prayer of
Remembrance, Lectio Divina (silent prayer inspired by a Scripture passage), and Taizé Prayer. The group is led
by Sr. Breda and Kathy Ryan and welcomes newcomers. We meet in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 7:30 p.m.
Grief Support Group
Twice a year, St. Norbert Grief Recovery Ministry offers a six-session healing process for people who have lost a loved one to
death. If you are grieving over losing a friend or family member, no matter how long ago the loss may have been, you are welcome
to participate. We will discuss ways to honor the life of your loved one, while moving forward with your own life and happiness. Watch
the bulletin for information on upcoming sessions.
Parish Retreats
St. Norbert Parish offers two opportunities during the year to take a few hours away from the busyness of our lives and spend with God and with one another in prayer.
Bible Studies
Bible Study: Acts of the Apostles, Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., April 29-June 3
Each year during the Easter season, we read fro the Acts of the Apostles at Sunday Mass intead of a reading from the Old Testament. Join our Bible Studyon Thursday evenings at 7:30 to enrich your understanding of this book. Discover the rich history of the earliest years of Christianity and the ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul as they establish Christian communities throughout the Middle East and Europe. We will begin this six-week study on Thursday, April 29 in the Ministry Center Library.
Monday Morning Bible Study
Our next series will be on the Gospel of Mark and will begin on Monday, September 14. We will be using the study guide written by Fr. Jim O’Bryan using a format of historical and theological background and discussion questions. Meetings begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Ministry Center Library. For more information, call Monica at (714) 998-3215 or Sue at (714) 974-9234.
