Adult Faith Formation

St. Joan of Arc Parish
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA, 94583-1630
Parish Office: 925- 830-0600 FAX: 925-830-5059
Religious Ed Office 925-830-4710
YouthMinistry Office 925-830-4720
Email: Parish Office@sjasr.org
Statement of Purpose
Adult Faith Formation Committee
To provide opportunities for the whole faith community to grow in relationship with God toward a mature faith, to recognize and respond to our baptismal call to live out our faith as disciples of Christ by giving back and building up the Kingdom of God.
Adult Faith Formation________________________________
The following are opportunities offered at our parish to enrich our faith. Many other events, besides these listed, are scheduled throughout the year. Watch our bulletin for more information.

 

Devotional Worship music:
Every Thursday St. Joan of Arc is offering two hours of devotional music in the church from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome!

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every first Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Annointing of the Sick: The first Saturday of every the month.
Note: There will not be an Anointing of the Sick service on Saturday, April 3rd or Saturday, May 1st. The next Anointing of the Sick will be June 5.
On-Going Opportunities
Ecumenical Bible Study The Ecumenical Bible Study Program begins each fall and concludes the following Spring. Sessions are held on Wednesday Mornings starting at 9:45 a.m. Announcements are published in the bulletin each September as to what the study will be for the year and how to register.
Men's Bible Study Men's Bible Study meets every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. for one hour. "God's" Word Today" is used as a study guide. The guide focuses on one particular;ar book of the bible each month with recommended readings for each day of the week. On Saturday the previous week's readings are discussed. The group is also committed to action supporting ministries in which the members are involved within the parish and in outreach to the greater community with activities, such as, adopting needy families. All men of the parish are welcome.
Small Christian Communities Small Faith Communities are groups of 8 - 15 parishioners who gather regularly in one another's homes. In this era of "mega-parishes" it can be difficult to feel as though one is really part of a faith community. small Christian Communities exist for mutual support, for on-going learning and formation in faith, for reflection on Scripture and Church teaching, for encouragement and accountability of action inspired by the gospel, and for prayer and worship. Anyone who is interested in connection faith and life is most welcome to participate.
Whole Community Catechesis
As and alternative or in addition to weekly Faith formation classes, we offer a program for the who parish community.,		 Once a month families, singles, couples without children come together to share faith and learn about God, the church and each other as whole group or in age appropriate groupings. This group meets monthly on scheduled Sundays from September through May. The program goes from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. with the hope that the majority of folks will attend the 12;00 mass concluding the faith sharing with the liturgy. All will receive materials to work on at home to provide continuity for the next meeting. You can register for this program through the Religious Education/Faith Formation Office.

 

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