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Faith Formation

Faith Formation

Catechesis is a responsibility of the entire Christian community. This should not be the work of catechists and priests alone but of the whole community of the faithful. The Christian community follows the development of catechetical processes for children, young people, and adults as a duty that involves and binds it directly. (GDC 220) A fully Christian community can exist only when a systematic catechesis of all its members occurs and when an effective and well-developed catechesis of adults is regarded as the central task of the catechetical enterprise.” (ACCC, no. 25).

Becoming Catholic – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA is the process through which individuals are fully initiated into the Catholic Church.  If you are not baptized, baptized in another Christian denomination, baptized Catholic without celebrating the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist, and if you are interested in becoming a member of or completing your initiation into the Roman Catholic Church, then please call Donna at 610-446-0200 or e-mail dleonard@stdenishavertown.org.

Legion of Mary

St. Denis Legion of Mary meets on TUESDAY evenings at 6:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.

Walking With Purpose - A Woman's Bible Study

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DO YOU DESIRE TO GROW IN YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH?
DO YOU SEEK CONNECTION WITH OTHER WOMEN IN OUR PARISH COMMUNITY?

We invite you to consider joining Walking with Purpose.

Weekly group sessions are starting on
Thursday, September 28 at 7:15 PM

WALKING WITH PURPOSE TRANSFORMS THE HEARTS AND LIVES OF WOMEN BY PROVIDING BIBLE STUDIES THAT ENABLE WOMEN TO KNOW CHRIST THROUGH SCRIPTURE AND THE TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

For more information about the international program

Walking With Purpose visit https://walkingwithpurpose.com

Opening Your Heart, our foundational study, is designed for women new to Walking with Purpose whether or not you have prior Bible study experience. Additional studies are offered each year to continue your spiritual journey.  You are welcome as you are to learn how the Scriptures apply to our everyday lives. You are welcome anytime throughout the year!

For more information about our classes at St. Denis contact June Mariano-Pile jandr2860@gmail.com or Home: best for evening 610-649-8312 (not a cell phone)

Scholarships are available. Please contact June Mariano-Pile  for more information.

Welcome to the start of your journey with Walking With Purpose!

This Man Is You! - TMIY

That Man is You! (TMIY) honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive! -TMIY was started by Paradesius Dei and is now active in over 600 parishes across the country.

Join men from the local area every Saturday morning from September through April at 7:05 AM in the Cafeteria on the grounds of Cardinal Foley School. (300 E. Eagle Road)

Schedule:

6:45 AM – Light breakfast and coffee

7:05 AM – TMIY video begins

7:35 AM – Small group discussion

8:05 AM – Closing

****Feedback from previous experiences:

  • “I leave each session motivated to be a better husband and dad, and a better man and leader. I’ve come to look forward to that weekly dose of encouragement.”
  • “The videos are well-made and engaging. I like that they use current science and look at examples of leadership throughout history.”
  • “I’ve come to really value the small group discussions after the video. I appreciate the various perspectives of the other guys in the group. Getting to know and trust the guys has been great, and I now feel support from them.”
  • “I’ve looked at some of these guys for years at church not knowing their names, and now I call them friends and brothers.”

For more information about joining the discussion contact:

John Volk at john.volk@aecom.com or 267-250-1236

OR

John Boring at JABoring@gmail.com or 808-551-5939

OR

Jim Coffey at jcoffey@thepapalfoundation.com or 610-609-1965

Young Adult Ministry

Meeting Christ in the present moment & living our vocations in today’s world
A community for all young adults ages 21-35.

Both parishioners & non-parishioners are welcome.

Bi-weekly gatherings on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7-8:30 PM in the Parish Rectory.

Join us for prayer, faith discussion, & fellowship.

For more information on the ministry and interest in joining, contact parishioner Brad Martin at 724-612-8319 or bmarti16@alumni.nd.edu.

Consider joining the Young Adult Ministry Flocknote to receive updates on our meetings and other events.

FORMED

St. Denis has a subscription to a wonderful resource called FORMED.  It’s easy and free to register.  Go to saintdenis.formed.org and click on register.  You will then be directed to enter your name and email.  You are then ready to enjoy FORMED!