Faith Formation
FAITH FORMATION AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Contact: Commission Chair is currently vacant
The Commission of Faith Formation and Spiritual Development helps in setting policies and providing for religious educational opportunities and spiritual development opportunities in the parish.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (OCIA)
Contact: Lisa Gibbons – 317-357-8352, ext 105
lgibbons@littleflowerparish.org
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults become initiated into the Catholic Church. The process is open to non-Catholics who wish to inquire about the Catholic religion; alienated Catholics who wish to return to full participation in the Church; and any Catholics who are searching for a deeper understanding of their personal faith journey in the Catholic Church. The process begins on the Tuesday after Labor Day and meetings are held weekly from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. A team of adults works with the pastor to offer this process.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation and personal growth opportunities may be offered throughout the calendar year in the form of retreats, seminars, Bible studies, small group sharing opportunities, and parish mission events.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Contact: Lisa Gibbons – 317-357-8352, ext 105
lgibbons@littleflowerparish.org
Religious Education for youth attending public or charter schools is available for grades K through 8 on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. from September through May.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Contact: Lisa Gibbons – 317-357-8352, ext 105
lgibbons@littleflowerparish.org
Vacation Bible School is offered for one week during the summer in the evening for children, ages 4 through Grade 4.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Contact: Ann O’Neill
oneillann@yahoo.com
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is provided each Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Children are dismissed from Mass prior to the first reading. Volunteers are assigned on a rotating basis to take the children to the parish center where they have a lesson and activity geared to their age group
YOUTH MINISTRY
Contact: Ben Wilson
bwilson@littleflowerparish.org
Activities are planned periodically for youth in grades 8 through 12. The ultimate goal of any youth ministry is to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community, and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. Check the bulletin for upcoming events and activities.
