This group strives to enrich the faith of all members of our parish through a deeper understanding and of the teaching of Jesus Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study.

Our faith is a dynamic faith. Since there are always new avenues to discover and explore learning about it is an ongoing process. We never stop learning about the Catholic faith--hence, the need for Faith Formation. This ministry strives to provide quality faith experiences for all members of our parish and community through formal and informal religious education.

This includes preparation for the sacraments (baptism, first Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Marriage), youth ministry and adult education.

The ministry consists of:

• ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT—The Adult Faith Enrichment Team is committed to providing ongoing Christian formation to our Parish community. There is generally one program per month, with special series during the Advent and Lenten seasons.


• BAPTISM PREP/HOSPITALITY—Through Baptism Hospitality, a minister of hospitality visits young parents to answer any questions about Baptism, collect information for Baptismal records and acquaint them with the Parish.



• BIBLE READING—Join us as we read the Bible together and see how we can use God's word to guide us in our everyday life. Meetings are held each Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. (meeting locations are announced in the bulletin).



• EVANGELIZATION TEAM—Our purpose is to create an awareness of our responsibilities to live our faith in Jesus Christ, and to share that faith with our brothers and sisters.



• GLDC—St. Gregory the Great Parish established the Gregorian Learning and Development Center (GLDC) in 1983 to provide early education for the 3- and 4-year-old children of the parish and community. Our program uses themes and learning centers to encourage and motivate the children to expand their knowledge in an educationally appropriate environment. It is our mission to share with the family the preparation of the child to become aware of his/her responsibilities to God, to him/herself and to others.



• GREGORIAN YOUTH MINISTRY ("GYM")—The Gregorian Youth Ministry is geared toward fostering the spiritual development of students from 7th grade through high school. Check out all the details at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IntheGYM/. Got questions? You can also call the GYM voice mail at 587-1131 ext. 249.



• LANDINGS—"Landings" is a program for easing the transition for returning Catholics coming back into the Church. The group meets once a week for six weeks.



• PRE-CANA—Pre-Cana is a marriage preparation experience that helps couples communicate honestly and openly about important issues they will face in their prospective lives together.



• RCIA—The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process that helps a person explore our Catholic Faith. It is also a means for any Catholic who has not received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation to complete their initiation into the church.
  
  RCIA is a wonderful opportunity to hear the Word of God proclaimed and discussed as well as to come to know Jesus through prayer and worship as you grow to a deeper understanding of your own faith journey. Do you know of someone who would like to enter the church? Do you know someone who was baptized but never received Eucharist or Confirmation?
  Anyone who is interested in more information about the RCIA or would like to join the RCIA process, please call either Deacon Bill Wilson at 443-0336 or Pat Seladi 587-1131 ext. 244.



• RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—The Religion Education program offers faith education to the children of our Parish, from pre-school through 8th grade, including preparation for the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation.



• SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES—Small Christian Communities provide a chance to read, discuss and apply the Sunday scripture to our life experiences in a safe, small-group setting.



• VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—This is a week-long, camp-style summertime religious education experience for children entering grades K through 4, featuring scripture stories, music, crafts and games.