While we often think of “faith formation” as religious education for children, lifelong faith formation is for everyone…the forming of our faith over a lifetime!

Renewing and Refreshing Faith offers adults an opportunity to grow in their faith, whether it’s through a weekly bulletin column, an occasional get together, or gathering information on your own when it’s convenient for you. The idea is to revisit what we may have known for a long time but to do it in the light of today and who we are now on the journey.

If you have questions or are interested in learning more about how you can become involved in our Adult Faith Sharing program, please contact Sister Kathleen Wayne at 585-507-9961 or kathleen.wayne@dor.org.

Each week this summer, parishioners have been reflecting on a section of Pope Francis' Call to Holiness:  his new Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad).  Below please find links to each article:

Introduction (paragraphs 1-18) June 24-Gaudete 1A
Our Mission in Christ (paragraphs 19-34) July 1-Gaudete 1B
Subtle Enemies of Holiness:  Gnosticism July 8-Gaudete 2A
Subtle Enemies of Holiness:  Pelagianism July 15-Gaudete 2B
Going Against the Flow (paragraphs 63-94) July 22-Beatitudes
In the Light of the Master:  The Great Criterion (paragraphs 95-108) July 29-Matt.25
Signs of Holiness (paragraphs 112-121) August 5-Meekness
Signs of Holiness:  Joy (paragraphs 122-128) August 12-Joy
Boldness and Passion (paragraphs 129-139) August 19-Boldness
Prayer as a Sign of Holiness (paragraphs 147-153) September 2-Prayer
Spiritual Combat against the Devil (paragraph 158-165) September 9
Discernment (paragraphs 166-175) September 16

 

Ongoing Bible Studies

What does the Lord have in store for you this fall? Is the Lord nudging you to get closer to Him? See what happens when you spend more time in God’s presence through the Holy Scriptures! Join us for a Bible Study session and experience the newness of life available in His Holy Word.

• Wednesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament school building on the second floor.
• Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the back of Church at St. Boniface.

Sue Howard, pastoral associate, facilitates the discussion for both prayer groups.  If you would like more information regarding the weekly prayer groups, please contact Sue Howard at susan.howard@dor.org or by calling the parish office at 585-271-7240.

Contemplative Prayer Group

Contemplative prayer is two 25 minute sessions of silent, meditative prayer followed by casual discussion about our own individual spiritual journeys.  Prayer and discussions are led by Beverly LaBelle, pastoral associate.

• Meets one Wednesday per month at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish Office.

If you have never participated in Contemplative Prayer before and would like to participate, please contact Beverly LaBelle, pastoral associate at beverly.labelle@dor.org or by calling 585-271-7240.

Adult Bible Camp

Vacation Bible Camp isn’t just for kids!  Enjoy a host of special activities and field trips.  Stay tuned for information about Adult Bible Camp 2018!  For additional information about Adult Bible Camp, contact Sue Howard, pastoral assoicate at
271-7240 or by email at susan.howard@dor.org.

Voices of Women

Voices of Women is a ministry of the Southeast Rochester Catholic Community which plans and implements presentations and discussions called to inspire the voices of women in the Church.