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Community Faith Formation Commission Role of the Community Faith Formation Commission: The purpose of the Community Faith Formation commission is to continue to build the kingdom of God on Earth through prayer, sacramental participation, social activity and life-long formation. Pastoral Council Contact: Judy Lysinger Community Faith Formation Ministries: Adult Formation: Alpha Ministry:
Alpha Ministry: Alpha is a gathering of adults who are investigating
Christianity with love and laughter, exploring such questions as:
What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die? How do I
pray? The Alpha series meets once week for ten weeks, has a one
day retreat and ends with a celebration dinner. RCIA:
RCIA (Christian Initiation) is not a program but a sacramental formation
process by which men, women and children (7+ yrs.) become members
of the Catholic Church. The RCIA takes place with in the context
of the parish community and, after a suitable period of formation,
culminates in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. RCIA Ministry Coordinators: Elizabeth Anne Dashiell, 830.816.2049 MOMS:
MOMS is for women of all ages with children of all ages. The goal
is for those attending to make new friends, share the challenges
of motherhood, and become an active (if not already) member of St.
Peters. The group meets Thursday mornings for eight weeks. ACTS: ACTS Community
promotes the concepts of Adoration, Community, Theology and Service
by hosting regular retreats (for men and for women) and fellowship
activities to enhance one’s spiritual, family and community
life. Members of the ACTS Community can help in any of the following
ways: Praying, FACTS Organizer, Car Park Attendant, Fellowship Organization,
Food Preparation, Fundraising, Graphic Artist, Musicians, Newsletter,
Retreat Team, Transportation to Omega Center, and Webmaster. Ministry Coordinator: Ree Laughlin, reel@gvtc.com, Tel: 830-249-0828 Small Christian Communities:
Small Christian Communities are small groups of adult parishioners
who gather to share faith either in study of scripture or other
Christian spiritual readings. They support each other with prayer
and listening and also may live their faith as a small group by
reaching out to others in the parish or community. As a group, they
decide when and where to meet and length of seasons. Cursillo: Cursillos
in Christianity is a movement that, through a method of its own,
tries to and, through God’s grace, manages to enable the essential
realities of the Christian to come to life in the uniqueness, originality,
and creativity of each person. In becoming aware of their potential
and while accepting their limitations, they exercise their freedom
by their conviction, strengthen their will with their decision,
to propritiate friendship in virtue of their constancy in both their
personal and community life.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Life Teen: This St. Peter’s program serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and by creating widespread opportunities for teens to grow in their faith. Youth ACTS Retreats: The Youth ACTS retreat is held every year and is led by high school youth teens. Incoming freshmen through graduating seniors may attend. This event fills quickly. Confirmation Preparation: Prepares candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation and full initiation into the Church. High School Ministry Coordinators: MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION THE EDGE: The EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry experience created for early adolescents in grades seven and eight. The EDGE is designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of our youth in an exciting and lively setting that includes: social time, prayer, small and large group time, skits and other activities. Each semester we focus on a different theme during EDGE nights, but the Bibleand Catechism of the Catholic Church are always at the heart of our lessons. The EDGE core team is a vital part of our ministry comprised of a group of dedicated adult volunteers as well as juniors and seniors from the Life Teen Parent support in the form of food during Social Time, driving and/or chaperoning for events, to name a few, are essential to our ministry. young adolescents. As a Catholic Community, we strive to give our middle school youth The EDGE they need in life: Jesus, The Word, The Eucharist, and the Church! Registration is available on-line The EDGE Retreat: Occurs once per year, usually in the Fall, and is typically held at Deer Creek Camp in Medina, TX. The retreat begins on Friday after school and ends at the Life Teen Mass on Sunday evening. The theme for the retreat varies from year to year. Middle School Ministry Coordinators: CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION Elementary Faith Formation: St. Peter the Apostle Elementary Faith Formation Ministry is aimed at assisting parents in instructing their kindergarten through sixth grade children on how to live their Catholic faith. We believe it is in the partnership between the family and the parish that faith is most effectively passed on to our children.We offer three (3) choices in this ministry: 1) 1st Sunday monthly whole Family Faith Formation (10:30am-12:30pm) 2) Sunday weekly Elementary Faith Formation (8:55am-10:10am) 3) Wednesday weekly Elementary Faith Formation (4:15pm-5:30pm) We are always looking for catechists who have a love of children and a desire to assist them in their Catholic faith journey. Preschool Faith Formation: lisahlopez@yahoo.com, 830.537.5400 Sacramental Preparation: First Reconciliation: This preparation is recommended prior to First Eucharist. Children in second grade or older are invited to participate with their parents in this process which includes a parent session, home-based instruction, a family retreat, and celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Children must also be attending Faith Formation. In our parish this preparation is October through January. First Eucharist: This preparation takes place after preparation for First Reconciliation in February through May. . Children in second grade or older are invited to participate with their parents in this process which includes a parent session, home-based instruction, a family retreat, and the celebration of the Sacrament of Eucharist. Children must also be attending Faith Formation. Little Flock and Childcare Ministry: The purpose of Little Flock and Childcare Ministry is to create an environment within our church family that focuses on the growth and spiritual needs of members of our parish who have young children. We attempt to foster a community of friendship for our children that is based on common Catholic beliefs and practices. Our goal is to support and answer the needs of young children and their parents. Volunteers and paid adult caregivers are needed to care for our youngest parishioners while parents attend 9:00am Mass or 11:00am Mass or 12:30 Mass. We also provide childcare during the monthly Family Faith Formation and during both Sunday and Wednesday Elementary Faith Formation sessions for the preschool-aged children of our catechists. Vacation Bible School: St. Peter the Apostle Vacation Bible School is held for one week typically during the month of June. Vacation Bible School is for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. We need adult and high school volunteers to help in this ministry.Catholic Camp: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Camp is held for one week typically during the month of July. Catholic Camp is designed to help children get excited about being Catholic and learn more about their Catholic faith. The program is for 1st through 6th graders. We need adult and high school volunteers to help in this ministry. Children’s Faith Formation Team:Julia Cortez, Coordinator julia@stpetersboerne.com, 830.816.5667 Laura Balderama Contreras, Assistant Coordinator laura@stpetersboerne.com 830.816.5668 Dorothy Scheidt, Administrative Associate dorothy@stpetersboerne.com, 830.816.5669
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