Office of Faith Formation
DRE - Trish Martin-Kamionka
gsccdre@gmail.com
(910)425-5617
FAITH FORMATION NEWS FOR 2021-2022
Now that official faith formation sessions for children and youth are released for summer break we will be inserting a monthly activity supplement in the bulletin for families to share at home. Various other activity sheets will be available for families to take part in over the summer on the Welcome Table.
Regular scheduled in person sessions will begin on Sunday, September 26th.
Letters will be sent home for parents and guardians of teens entering into Confirmation Prep. years 1 & 2 for a Parent/Guardian Meeting prior to the beginning of September sessions.
Registration forms are also available on the Welcome Table, on line on the parish web page and via the office.
Completed registration forms and tuition fees may be returned electronically, through the offertory collection during Sunday Mass (please mark the envelope Faith Formation) or directly to the Faith Formation Office.
Now that official faith formation sessions for children and youth are released for summer break we will be inserting a monthly activity supplement in the bulletin for families to share at home. Various other activity sheets will be available for families to take part in over the summer on the Welcome Table.
Regular scheduled in person sessions will begin on Sunday, September 26th.
Letters will be sent home for parents and guardians of teens entering into Confirmation Prep. years 1 & 2 for a Parent/Guardian Meeting prior to the beginning of September sessions.
Registration forms are also available on the Welcome Table, on line on the parish web page and via the office.
Completed registration forms and tuition fees may be returned electronically, through the offertory collection during Sunday Mass (please mark the envelope Faith Formation) or directly to the Faith Formation Office.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION:
Baptismal Preparation Sessions are held in Room 4 at 9:45am. Baptismal Preparation is necessary for parents who desire to have their children baptized as well as for the godparents of the child. If you have not had a child previously baptized at Good Shepherd within a four-year period it is necessary to attend this session.
Due to COVID-19 and the need for safe distancing we ask that you call the office (910- 425-5617) at least one week in advance to register for the session. Child care can be provided if we are notified at least one week in advance.
Dates for Baptismal Preparation for 2021 are: May 16, June 13th
Baptismal Preparation Sessions are held in Room 4 at 9:45am. Baptismal Preparation is necessary for parents who desire to have their children baptized as well as for the godparents of the child. If you have not had a child previously baptized at Good Shepherd within a four-year period it is necessary to attend this session.
Due to COVID-19 and the need for safe distancing we ask that you call the office (910- 425-5617) at least one week in advance to register for the session. Child care can be provided if we are notified at least one week in advance.
Dates for Baptismal Preparation for 2021 are: May 16, June 13th
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Social Hall. All are invited to join.
Adult Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Social Hall. All are invited to join.
ADULT EDUCATION/ALL ARE WELCOME:
Do you have a family member or friend who may have missed receiving some of their Sacraments?
All Are Welcome to adult education! Adults 17 and older who have been baptized in the Catholic Church and have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion or Confirmation are invited to adult education sessions for reception of these sacraments.
Contact Trisha Kamionka in the Office of Faith Formation, 910-425-5617, gsccdre@gmail.com, for further information. or questions about these opportunities to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
Do you have a family member or friend who may have missed receiving some of their Sacraments?
All Are Welcome to adult education! Adults 17 and older who have been baptized in the Catholic Church and have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion or Confirmation are invited to adult education sessions for reception of these sacraments.
Contact Trisha Kamionka in the Office of Faith Formation, 910-425-5617, gsccdre@gmail.com, for further information. or questions about these opportunities to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
Catechetical Institute: Franciscan University
Would you like to know how to deepen your prayer and spiritual life, develop a closer relationship with Christ? Do you have questions about the Catholic Church, how to be a Christian parent or spouse in a secular society, how to have a faith-filled marriage, how to share your faith with others?
You can now have these questions answered in the comfort of your own home, at your convenience and at your own pace. No pressure, meetings to drive to, or papers to write.
Good Shepherd Parish is partnering with The Franciscan Catechetical Institute this year to bring a wonderful source of online information and formation to you and your family. Don’t be fooled by the title – this is not a program for Catechists only and This is NOT a typical educational program - It’s not a program at all! It is a way to deepen your own spirituality as you find the answers to questions you have regarding everyday life as a Catholic Christian and the richness of our Church.
You can participate in either of two ways:
You can choose tracks & subjects of interest to you for your own personal edification.
You can also choose from 18 tracks offered that will lead to Diocesan recognition and Certification in areas such as: Catechesis, Music Ministry, African American Faith and Family, Sports Ministry, Ministry of Parenting, Hispanic Faith and Family, Youth Ministry and much, much more. This opportunity is free of charge to our parishioners at Good Shepherd. Take this opportunity to make it a New Year for you, and pray for those you love. You can begin this journey the beginning the week of January 27, 2020 - a mentor from our parish will work with you - more information is available through Trish in the Faith Formation Office, 910-425-5617.
You can now have these questions answered in the comfort of your own home, at your convenience and at your own pace. No pressure, meetings to drive to, or papers to write.
Good Shepherd Parish is partnering with The Franciscan Catechetical Institute this year to bring a wonderful source of online information and formation to you and your family. Don’t be fooled by the title – this is not a program for Catechists only and This is NOT a typical educational program - It’s not a program at all! It is a way to deepen your own spirituality as you find the answers to questions you have regarding everyday life as a Catholic Christian and the richness of our Church.
You can participate in either of two ways:
You can choose tracks & subjects of interest to you for your own personal edification.
You can also choose from 18 tracks offered that will lead to Diocesan recognition and Certification in areas such as: Catechesis, Music Ministry, African American Faith and Family, Sports Ministry, Ministry of Parenting, Hispanic Faith and Family, Youth Ministry and much, much more. This opportunity is free of charge to our parishioners at Good Shepherd. Take this opportunity to make it a New Year for you, and pray for those you love. You can begin this journey the beginning the week of January 27, 2020 - a mentor from our parish will work with you - more information is available through Trish in the Faith Formation Office, 910-425-5617.
PLANET GREEN-
The Office of the Catechesis supports recycling of e-waste through Planet Green, which accepts the following items:
The Office of the Catechesis supports recycling of e-waste through Planet Green, which accepts the following items:
- Inkjet Cartridges
- Cell Phones
- Pagers
- GPS and Radar Detectors
- Ipods/Mp3 Players
- Mobile Hot Spots
- Video Game Consoles
- Handheld Video Games
- Video Games and Accessories
- Calculators