Enhancing Adult Faith Formation with Small Faith Groups and FORMED
Hear all about how Holy Redeemer Parish in Vancouver, Washington uses books like Dr. Edward Sri’s The Art of Living and complementary video content available on FORMED to run parish book discussion groups and increase FORMED enrollment.
Mark MacKenzie will join us to discuss how Holy Redeemer’s popular book study program involves people in the life of the parish and enriches adult faith formation. Mark will also address the topic of innovation in parish programs generally, and the rewards of grace and stronger community that follow from wisely discerned parish program innovation.
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How to Plan a Parish Mission in This Year of Eucharistic Revival
Learn about how Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Seneca, Kansas uses the sacramental studies found on FORMED as the basis for parish missions. Joan Henry and Susan Stallbaumer hosted a parish mission on the Eucharist, organizing four evenings around Presence, found on FORMED. Each evening included prayer, music, watching an episode of Presence, personal testimonies, information about Eucharistic miracles, and guided meditations on Jesus and the Last Supper. Come see the plan they use for these events!
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Growing FORMED in Your Parish: Using the New Eternal Rest Program
John Essegian and Tony Merenda have helped their parish, St. John Paul II in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, understand how to make the most of FORMED. John and Tony can help you with tips about how to use FORMED resources across parish ministries and how to increase FORMED registration across your parish.
Recently, John and Tony hosted a very successful in-person parish program featuring Eternal Rest, a new four-part series from FORMED. Eternal Rest asks and answers the big questions Catholics have about death and dying and equips Catholics to think about and prepare for death in the light of Jesus Christ, the author of life.
Learn how John and Tony planned a two-night Eternal Rest event that drew so many parishioners together in faith.
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The Amen App: A Holy and Powerful Tool of the New Evangelization for Your Flock
Learn about the Amen app, the free Catholic prayer app that inspires your daily conversation with God through faithful meditations, nourishing Scriptures and relaxing sleep sounds. The Amen app debuted last year and has so far earned a 4.9 star rating from 14,900 users.
Parishes around the world are making the Amen app a powerful part of their ministry and outreach. Eddie Trask designed and manages the Amen app and fills you in on tactics and tips for making this holy and powerful tool of the New Evangelization a resource for your flock.
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Strengthening Sacramental Teaching with FORMED Resources
Learn about using FORMED resources to build a comprehensive parish sacramental preparation program for adults and children. Jeff Reither is director of Parish and Family Life, Church of St. Anne, Hamel, MN, and has used multiple FORMED programs for baptism, reconciliation, and marriage preparation. Jeff will joins Deacon Tom for a lively conversation.