Faith Formation for the Whole Parish Community

Adult Faith Formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study, must be “the central task in the catechetical enterprise ”, becoming the axis around which revolves the Catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age.”

"….We, as Catholic Bishops of the United States call the Church in our country to a renewed commitment to adult faith formation, positioning it at the heart of the Catechetical vision.”

--- Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

St. Martin's Parish has two on-going programs of Faith Formation:

• LIttle Rock Scripture Study

• (Fall and Spring)

• Sunday Parish Faith Formation

 

 

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Sunday Parish Faith Formation

Sessions will be held on the dates below in the Meeting Room at 11 a.m. (after the 10 a.m. Mass). Adults will hear an inspirational and informative speaker while the young people engage in related, age-appropriate activities. Check this page for periodic updates on scheduled speakers and activities. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be served at the sessions.

Schedule for 2009 -2010

DATE	TOPIC	SPEAKER
October 18	"Vatican II - part 1 "	Sr. Eloise Rosenblatt
November 22	"Vatican 2 - part 2 "	Sr. Eloise Rosenblatt
January 24	Sacrament of Reconciliation	Fr. Chris Bransfield
February 21	"Panel on Abrahamic Religions"	Interfaith Panel
March 7	The biblical, spiritual and religious implications of the Green Movement	Linda Batton
April 18	TBA	Fr. Chris Bransfield

Please join us as we share our journey in faith.

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Little Rock Scripture Study at St. Martin's Parish

“…. In Sacred Scripture, God meets us and speaks to us with great love.

The force and power of the Word of God is so great that it stands as the support and energy of the whole Church, the strength of faith for its members, the food of the soul, and the pure source of the spiritual life. Because this is true, easy access to Scripture should be provided to all the faithful.”

From Dei Verbum (Constitution on Divine Revelation) - Vatican II In Plain English by Bill Huebsch

St. Martin's Little Rock series for 2009 - 2010

 

FALL: “Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians ”

Who were the Corinthians and what did Saint Paul have to say to them? What does that have to do with being Church today? Come and find out when we begin our next Scripture Study Series.

Six Sessions
Monday , October 26. 2009-- Monday, November 23, 2009
7:00 PM to 8:45 PM in the Community Building

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 –Tuesday. November 24, 2009
9:30 AM to 11:15 AM in the Community Building

$14 Book fee (No one is ever denied participation because of finances.)

SPRING: “Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians”

Six Sessions
Monday , April 19. 2010-- Monday, May 24, 2010
7:00 PM to 8:45 PM in the Community Building

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 –Tuesday. May 25, 2010
9:30 AM to 11:15 AM in the Community Building

Everyone is welcome! Attendance at previous sessions is not a pre-requisite.

Bring a friend and discover the rich gifts of Scripture. For more information, contact Joy Apenall at 289-9608.