Faith Formation Office Hours

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Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am -  noon
Sundays: 8:00 am - 11:00 am (during the school year)

We are located in the parish library area - downstairs, between the restrooms and the social hall.

Faith Formation Staff

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Theresa Paul, Director
Sue McNamara, Secretary
Linea Johnson, Youth Ministry Coordinator

Phone:  509-332-4402
Fax: 509-332-5312
 

Faith Formation Board

Parish Faith Formation serves preschool through adults. Board members provide oversight and support to the Faith Formation staff for curriculum, hiring, adult education topics, and the parish library. Individuals will be chosen to form a diverse group representing all parish members.

Faith Formation Board Meeting
October 1, 2019
 
Present: Tammy Barry, Fr. Steve, Jane Hommel, Dan Jinguji, Linea Johnson, Mary Johnson, Wendy McCann, Sue McNamara, Jon Parrish, Theresa Paul.  Mary led opening prayer & led meeting.
 
Youth Report: Linea Coffee & Donuts:  Went well & had a good turnout of helpers. 
Children’s Mass, October 13:  Just a few minister spots left to fill. 
Middle School Rally: November 2, grades 6, 7, 8, in Lewiston .  Middle schoolers bond, have dinner, go to confession, and it’s an all-around good experience.
No response from House of Charity.  Might have to wait until next year, and it’s better to go during good weather.  Because we don’t want to cancel last minute.
This Year: 16-20 kids, 2 new middle schoolers. Some new high schoolers.  
Waiting to hear about Mission Trip to Oakland, CA. Tentatively registered now for Yakima, in case first choice doesn’t work. 
Steubenville event is July 26, 2020.
Fundraising Idea:  Selling coffee/hot chocolate for football games in parking lot?  Will do some research.
 
Faith Formation Report:   Blessing of animals Oct. 6- anybody can attend, 12:30 pm in the gathering area.  Disciples in Dialogue- 6:30 pm. Fr. Steve will talk about Eternal Destiny… conversation on heaven and hell; anointing of the sick, cremation…
No class PS-6th- October 13.  Knights of Columbus are hosting a pancake breakfast to raise money for Coats for Kids.
Several classes have been focusing on Saints/Mary/Rosary.
All Saints Day on (Friday, Nov. 1). There will be a Children’s Mass at 4:30 pm .  Theresa said it would be a bonus if they came dressed as a saint.  
Tammy: Pivotal Players - two meetings so far. Both were the same content with different people. Linked
St. Francis of Assisi with Gospel and what they were talking about! Tammy asked that the bulletin say who they will be focusing on this week, and who is the next week.
Started RCIA- Small group this year, three so far.
Children preparing for sacraments. Interesting situations with some kids- older sibling baptized and younger not baptized. Family Sacrament Night- will work out well & meet for the first time on Sunday,  
Catechists- All filled! Enthusiasm is great.
Women’s Retreat- November 8-10.
Diocesan Fall Assembly four attending from the parish.
Roger Williams Lecture- November 2-3 see flyer: Monday, a talk at Bryan Hall. All events are free. 
Coffee & Donuts for October  27 sign-up was sent around.
 
Vice President: Traditionally VP is a second year member and then becomes the President the following year. Steps in for President when necessary. Think about volunteering for this!! –
Report to Parish Council- Parish groups report each year-. Questions to think about: What are our goals this year? What’s different this year? Smaller scale- perfect program what’s missing? It has grown a lot! i.e. Theology on Tap. Consistent adult programs. Disciples in Dialogue. Tweaking children’s sacrament.
Christmas Program- great changes last year.
Tammy- will read Easter story again.
Theresa- engaging some parents not confident in their faith, so they are better at talking to their children.
Updates- Dave Schneider will work on getting us into Alive (verbally to Sue).
 
Still need people to sign-up for empty slots for Coffee and Donuts on October 27!
 
Jane- Closing Prayer.  Fortitude.
Next Meeting is November 5 at 7:00 pm in the St. Charles room.
Opening Prayer: Linda   Closing Prayer:  Tammy   Refreshments: Wendy

October 2019 Board minutes
September 2019 Board minutes
June 2019 Board minutes
May 2019 Board minutes
April 2019 Board minutes
March 2019 Board minutes
January 2019 Board minutes
December 2018 Board minutes
November 2018 Board minutes
October 2018 Board minutes
September 2018 Board minutes
June 2018 Board minutes
May 2018 Board minutes
April 2018 Board minutes
March 2018 Board minutes
February 2018 Board minutes
January 2018 Board minutes
December 2017 Board minutes
November 2017 Board minutes
October 2017 Board minutes
September 2017 Board minutes
June 2017  Board minutes

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Penny Zimmerman - President, 509-330-0736
Tammy Barry
Linda Heidenreich
Jane Hommel
Dan Jinguji
Mary Johnson
Bonita Lawhead
Wendy McCann
Jon Parrish
Dave Schneider

Faith Formation Catechist Application

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