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Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles. They were all together in Solomon's portico. None of the others dared to join them, but the people esteemed them.

Acts 5:12 - 13

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Office of Faith Formation

The Office of Faith Formation is under the direction of Dorothy Holm.


The Liturgy:

       What We Do,  Why We Do It

Our Catholic Faith has a great tradition that reaches back to its Jewish roots. Most everything in our church, the vessels, books, gestures, words and many of its ministries each has a story to tell, one that links the church with our own personal stories.  To better understand the connection with our lives it is important to understand "What we do and Why we do it".   At the bottom of this page is a series of articles on this topic.

In addition, each year we have a Workshop on the Liturgy on various topics to enhance our understanding of the mass on a more mature level or to review revisions as expressed in official documents prior to their implementation here at St. Bede's.  All are invited to attend these workshops.  Those serving in a liturgical or catechetical ministry are afforded the opportunity to attend the workshop as part of their annual enrichment

February 12, 2000    Gather Faithfully Together

                                           A review of the document of the same name with breakout

                                           sessions for the various ministries & parishoners

                                                 Presenter:  Sr. Miriam Malone, snjm

 

January   27, 2001   As I Have Done For You  

                                        A review of Cardinal Roger Mahony's pasatoral letter on ministry                                         with breakout sessions for the various ministries & parishoners                                         and visitors

                                             Presenter:  Dr. Michael Downey,

                                                                  Theologian to Cardinal Roger Mahoney

                                                                   Professor at St. John's Seminary

                                                   Author of Hope Begins Where Hope Begins

An audio recording of this Workshop can be accessed from our Audio Programs page.

November 17, 2002   Love Beyond All Measure        

                                          An exploration of "What We Do. Why We Do It, What's It                                                  Supposed to Mean to Me".  An explanation of the liturgy, the                                                 role one has as a minister in the liturgy, the role of the

                                          assembly, the role of the presider & the relationship between

                                          the liturgy & our lives. review of with breakout sessions for the

                                         various ministries & parishoners and visitors

                                          Presenters:  Dorothy Holm

                                                                    Msgr. Francis Wallace

                                                                    Leaders of Parish Ministries

November 22, 2003        Breakfast for the Masses 

                                A review of the Revisised General Instructions of the                                                             Roman Missal from the Vatican's Office for Divine Worship                                                with adaptations for the United States & practical                   

                                           explanations & implications for our ministries, parishoners

                                            and visitors

                                                   Presenters:  Dorothy Holm and Rev. Kevin Kester

                                                                         Msgr. Francis Wallace

Come back to this page later and see what is coming this  year!

             

   The Liturgy,

           What We Do

                       Why We Do It