Lifelong Faith Formation

The vision of the faith formation ministry area is to engage with the community in lifelong faith formation that nurtures and deepens one's relationship with God. Its focus is to expand knowledge, change hearts, and transform daily lives ​.

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"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'  
​-Matthew 25:40

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Adult Faith Formation

This core committee visions and plans adult faith formation opportunities and programs(RCIA)*. New members are always welcome; please consider being a part of our planning team. ​

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Members lead children to a separate area during mass where the Liturgy of the Word is shared with the children from the Children's Lectionary. Members must meet the requirements of the Diocesan Office of Safe Environment by attending  CAP Sessions and other requirements. If interested, contact Irene Clark at 856-845-1660 

Prayer Group

The Parish Prayer Group meets each Monday at 1:30pm in the Parish Faith Formation Center, from September to June. They follow the school calendar and do not meet on Civic Holidays or Holy Days. They gather to discuss and reflect on a variety of topics.  If interested and for more information, contact Ann Connor at 856-845-4182 or anbrec@cs.com 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian initiation of Adults, known most often as the R.C.I.A.. is the restoration of the ancient practice of initiating adults (18 years of age and older) into the Catholic Christian community.  
 Christian Initiation is concerned with the fundamental values of the Christian way of life, thus the R.C.I.A., is actually a sacramental process, not a program. It is a journey of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual conversion. Along the way, R.C.I.A. team mentors and presenters, nurture this conversion process of those individuals seeking membership into the Catholic Church through their support and encouragement. 
The R.C.I.A. is actually one rite divided into four Periods. Catechumens (unbaptized persons) journey through these periods by attending weekly catechetical sessions (one evening a week, beginning in September) and several Scriptural sessions called “Breaking Open the Word” on designated Sundays. 
As the Catechumens progress, transition rites, celebrated with the faith community, formally elevate them to the next Period. The Catechumenate journey climaxes at the Easter Vigil, during which these individuals receive the 3 Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. ‘they are welcomed as new members of the Roman Catholic Church. Several Posibaptismal sessions follow the Easter Vigil. 
Baptized individuals, whether Catholic or another religion, seeking full reception into the Catholic Church. also journey through the Catechumenal process, although distinctions are made in the celebrations of the rites. 
Following the same criteria for the Unbaptized and Baptized adults, children, who have reached the age of reason (7yrs.- l4yrs.), journey through the “R.C.I.A. Adapted for Children” process for 2 years. 
 If interested, contact Deacon Vince Latini at 856-845-0123 or dvlatini@outlook.com
 

Vacation Bible School(VBS)

Vacation Bible School is held every summer for one week. The location of VBS rotates yearly with our brothers and sisters of other denominations in Woodbury.  Children 4 years and up are invited to join in the fun of learning “God's Word”. 
We explore the Bible through experiences such as crafts, videos, singing, dancing, listening to stories, and interactive experiences. Teen and parent volunteers enjoy this adventure as much as the children. 
Woodbury Vacation Bible Camp is the week of July 25th and will be held at the Worship Center.  If you are interested let me know and I will forward the information to Melanie Beasley. If interested, contact Melanie Beasley at tamajinn@yahoo.com

Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation

Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental Preparation