“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matt 7:7). God asks us to seek him and to know the truth so that we may have the abundant life he came to give. It is our goal to open the word of God to all. To encourage everyone to be on a lifelong faith journey. To offer guidance in order live their catholic faith. This is a call for disciples. These opportunities empower each person through learning as a community, small group, online or individually.
TMIY (Men’s Group), Lectio On Salvation by Michael Barber
Faith Formation for Everyone is an opportunity for those who are single, married, families, young or old to commit to a once a month experience of prayer, community and formation. This year Faith Formation for Everyone is focused on “Time for God”. Join us as we strengthen our individual relationships with God, grow our prayer life and develop a greater understanding of our Catholic faith. In prayer, we speak to God. This year we will experience a growth in hearing God’s voice. Commit to one Thursday a month (1st Thursday*) from Sept – May, prayer, community and learning.
Sessions have started for this season. Please check back in the spring for information about next year’s theme.
The Catholic Life
Recognizing that God has given us these gifts through the life of his son Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, we to have to put some skin in the game. The following questions are intended to help you reflect on the call you feel to receive the sacraments. You may not be able to say yes to each of these questions today but these questions give you and brief outline of the journey.
Sacramental preparation classes will teach the foundations of the Catholic Faith and support you (or your family member) as you learn.
The following is a brief summation of The Catholic Life:
-Attend mass every weekend even if you attend masse during the week.
-Practice both, receiving the Eucharist and attending Confession on a regular basis
-Involved in the community
-Recognizes that the teachings of the faith cannot be completely covered in 9 months of classes, or a set number of years of school. Learning is critical to a lifetime of Faith formation.
-Shares what they have received in knowledge and faith with others (in their own way).
Questions to ask yourself:
-Do I attend Mass every Sunday to honor my obligation to God?
-Do I participate in the Mass by responding, singing and following the prayers of the priest?
-Do I pray daily?
-Do I believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist?
-Do I know the foundational prayers of the Catholic Faith?
-Our Father
-Hail Mary
-Glory Be
-Rosary
-The Apostles/Nicene Creed
-Do I have a person over 16 who is in full communion with the Catholic Church who is willing to walk this journey with me or am I willing to walk with a current parishioner of St. Bernadette?
If you are interested in learning more about Sacrament Preparation Classes, please call the office 303-233-1523 or send an email to Connect@StBernadetteLakewood.org.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)
Faith Formation Together (FFT) is a part of our RCIA process. This part of our program brings you into a smaller catholic community and provide opportunity to receive lessons from our clergy.
For more information, contact Michelle Bauer via the connect@stbernadettelakewood.org.
Sessions are underway for this season. Check back in the Spring for details for the next class.
Provides an opportunity for youth in grades 4-12 to come together in spiritual and social gatherings, as well as access to their own smaller community where they can share their lives and faith. This ministry serves the larger community through a variety of events throughout the year. There is something powerful in hearing young people tell their story and how God is in it. Leaders for various activities are critical to give our youth an opportunity to grow in their Catholic faith. Youth group is accepting applications for individuals who would like to volunteer to support our youth. Please email connect@stbernadettelakewood.org with your contact information and any experience you have.
American Sign Language classes
No classes will be offered this fall, please check back in the spring for a schedule
Formed.org is a membership St. Bernadette provides to its parishioners. Formed.org has been likened to a Catholic Netflix. This online tool gives you the opportunity to watch movies, study parts of prayer, listen to books, lead a bible study or study independently, youth programs, kids programs, documentaries and so on. The programming is up to date and inspires us to interact with scripture in our daily lives. From seven minute explanation of the daily readings to a seven hour series about saints. It is all available to you anytime.
The St. John Vianney Theological Seminary Lay Division houses our flagship programs of the Biblical and Catechetical Schools in addition to a number of Enrichment Courses that help people know, love, and share their faith.
When: These programs follow the school year of September to early May and are offered at parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Denver.
What: An opportunity to jump deeper into the catholic faith from learning about the Bible, the Catholic Catechism to an understanding of apologetics.
