As the new preaching series begins this fall, small faith-sharing groups will offer a parish-wide experience of hearing, discussing and implementing the messages in the weekend homilies. We encourage you to participate by joining a small group for the duration of the preaching series. Everyone is asked to register, whether or not you are currently attending a small group. Please register by September 5th to ensure that you are ready to participate by September 10th.

Register Here (NOTE: link is https://goo.gl/forms/VOz5uRoJcvkig95y1)

What are small faith-sharing groups?

Ongoing small groups that meet regularly to pray together, read Scripture, share faith and discuss what is happening in our lives and in the world around us. Small faith-sharing groups allow us to share our faith with others and to grow together in community. Using prayer, shared experiences, and explorations of faith, these small groups can create in a smaller setting a community that enhances the life of the entire parish.

Who belongs?

Most small groups are diverse with single and married, young, middle-age and older people gathering together. There are also small groups for young adults, men, women, and moms/grandmothers.  Members are often in different stages of their faith journeys, from beginners to theologians.

How do they work?

Groups may meet weekly, bi-monthly or according to some other regular schedule. Groups may meet in members’ homes, at the parish center or in the rectory basement. Resources for study include study guides distributed at weekly Masses, books and DVD series by Catholic and other Christian authors, and a new online subscription service available to all Holy Rosary parishioners.

Special opportunities for faith-sharing:

Fall preaching series, Be Disciples, Make Disciples, with weekly study guides, beginning September 2016

Advent, Lent, Easter and other liturgical seasons

What are parishioners saying about small faith-sharing groups?

“Small groups are essential for spiritual growth.”

“Small groups become a family and we grow together.”

“We have learned, laughed and cried together.”

“Small groups are a perfect contact point between home and the church.”

“We are all different but we all have a love of the church.”

“The Bible study has been a lamp unto my feet and a light onto my path.”

“Praying together and for each other has fostered community among us.”

“As we learn the Bible, we grow in faith, hope and LOVE.”

Contact

Brenda Steffen, small groups coordinator

Phone: 925-779-9718

Email: [email protected]