The term “faith formation” is sometimes used as a synonym for Religious Education classes. Education is a critical part of forming the faith of all disciples. To have our faith and life formed by God’s love in Christ, we need to know something about the story of God, what it means that God loves us, and how God wants us to act in our daily lives. However, faith formation goes way beyond the classroom. It is Family Catechesis. Faith is formed through any action, experience, or relationship, and education is only one part of that. Please take time to explore the multiple formation opportunities in our church:
If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Ms. Lynette Kessinger, Adult Formation/OCIA Coordinator at (502) 896-0241 or lynettekessinger@ourlourdes.org
Faith Enrichment Study Group (In person and Online Sessions)
Meets on Monday mornings in personJ and Tuesday mornings on Zoom:. The groups come together to study and meditate on the Catholic faith through formal bible study and faith sharing.
Walking With Purpose
Is a Catholic women’s apostolate that develops Bible studies to reach adult women, young adult women, and girls. The studies are consistent with Church doctrine, are geared to meet the needs of women, use the Catechism of the Catholic Church and have an imprimatur.
Men’s Group
This group meets on Saturdays at 6:45 am at the Parish Center to reflect the Word of God and fellowship.
Welcome Retreat Men’s and Women’s Group
A year-long faith learning approach and discernment to help men and women to be inspired to start living with a deeper sense of purpose, and be changed forever all within the Catholic methodology. The Men’s Group meets on every other Tuesday evening and the Women’s Group meets every other Wednesday evening.
Ladies Bible Study
Meeting on Wednesday mornings with an array of ladies from the parish. These ladies fellowship and learn about the vast depth of our Catholic faith in the traditions and dogmas of the Church.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) formerly known as RCIA
Seeks to help those individuals who desire to be in full communion with the Catholic Church to begin to know and understand who and what we are. This journey culminates with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) at the Easter Vigil. OCIA meets on Wednesday evenings for formal study and Sunday mornings with Breaking Open the Word.
Faith Club
Is an Archdiocesan sponsored club that exists to meet the catechetical needs of adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Office of Faith Formation sponsors these clubs. Consultants with the office work with club facilitators to nurture faith formation and provide a social environment at meetings.
Formed.org
FORMED is a digital gateway for Catholic content. You will find teachers, and presenters, accessible to you anywhere at anytime on most smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart tv’s. This catechetical training can be done in study groups or for your personal faith growth.
It’s a great teaching tool for the whole family! You can find from family movies and documentaries, to faith formation sessions for everyone in your family.
To sign up go to: https://formed.org/signup and create your account.