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Faith Formation of Youth and Adults Good Shepherd Catholic Church State College, PA

The Faith Formation Office at Good Shepherd Catholic Church supports parishioners of all ages in their journey of faith and their call to discipleship through religious education, retreats and programs that promote spiritual growth.

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH

867 Gray's Woods BLVD - Port Matilda, PA  16870
STATE COLLEGE, PA

 Click here for FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION INFO for 2011-12

• First Communion 2011-2012

• Good Shepherd Retreat Program 2011-12 
  

Follow the links below to explore our many faith formation programs:

• Religious Education of Youth

• Middle Grade Program Resources (Grades 6-8)  

          Learn all about our catechetical  program for children in Kindergarten through Grade 11, our sacramental preparation programs and our resources for building faith in families.

• Information on summer catch-up options

• WORD and SHOUT: Youth Ministry programs for teens

          Explore how teens can put their faith into action through through high-energy activities, service and justice,  prayer and worship and leadership development.

          SHOUT serves students in grades 6 to 8; while WORD is for teens in grades 9-12.

      Upcoming Events for WORD and SHOUT  

YOU ARE MORE LOCK-IN - FEB. 3 - 4, 2012      

You are more Lock In 2012.doc  Once dircted to page, you will have to click on the "download" link  at the top left of page, or go to pages and files, word and shout, scroll to bottom for word doc.  Sorry for the confusion!!! 

 Lock in Permission slip YOU ARE MORE 2012[1].doc  

WORD and SHOUT Volunteer Survey

         WORD 2011-2012 Schedule

       SHOUT 2011-2012 Schedule

• Adult Faith Formation

           Bible studies and educational programs, speakers and retreats all help meet the unique needs of adults in their growth in faith.  (Section under construction)

• Christian Initiation of adults and youth

   

     This program welcomes and prepares unbaptized adults and children (8 and older) to be fully initiated in the Catholic church by receiving the the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. People baptized in other faith traditions also prepare to be received into the Catholic church through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

Please Note:

This site is  for users from Good Shepherd Parish, and some pages are closed to public view. It is overseen by the parish Faith Formation Office. In the spirit of Wiki, users with "writer" status can make changes and add content. In the spirit of our faith as Catholics, our content and  conversation must be in accord with the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church and reflect the spirit of love, patience and understanding that builds up our Christian community.

Please note that rosters with names, addresses and other personal information must not be posted on these pages.

If you have questions about the wiki page or are having difficulty accessing the information you need, please contact dirred@goodshepherd-sc.org.

Bad weather info:

Parents are encouraged to use their own good judgement concerning traveling to Elementary Faith Formation sessions this evening. Those children who miss because of unsafe travel conditions should make up the missed chapter at home with parents.  Contact catechists to see what was missed.

Links on the New Roman Missal Changes:

US Bishops Video on the Revised Missal:  http://usccb.org/media/video/index.cfm

Selections on the revised translation that were broadcast on Sirius/XM radio Catholic Channel: 

http://bustedhalo.com/siriusxm

Link to the Article:

Top Five Mass Changes

The new translation of the Mass is coming to a parish near you. Here are the changes you need to know about.

http://bustedhalo.com/features/top-five-mass-changes