Adult Faith Formation

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Fr. Bruce Wilkinson

404-349-0176 x 11 / Email: Pastor@mbschurch.com

Deacon Fred Toca

404-349-0176 x 24 / Email: DeaconFred@mbschurch.com

FAITH FORMATION IS:

• What we believe - Our CREED OF FAITH.

• What we celebrate - OUR WORSHIP THROUGH SACRAMENTS.

• What we do as Catholic Christians - OUR SERVICE AND DAILY LIFE.

• Moral values and prayer - OUR DAILY DEVOTIONS AND PRAYER.

Preparation Class for Parents seeking to have their infant or children baptized in the Church

The preparation class for parents wishing to have their child baptized is held once a quarter in the parish center. The class provides an overview of the Church’s teaching on baptism, examines the ritual of the Sacrament, and discusses the roles of parents and godparents in the support of a child as he or she becomes a member of the Body of Christ. The next class will be Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 12 Noon. Contact the church for more information about the preparation class (404-349-0176 x10) or Office@mbschurch.com.

Deacon Fred Toca's New Book

"Reflections On the Word - Messages From the Scriptures" is a new book written by our Deacon, Frederick Toca. The book contains some of his homilies preached during his ministry at Our Lady of Divine Shepherd in New Jersey. Copies of his book are available from our St. Katharine Drexel Book Store and Gift Shop. The cost of the book is $12.00

Lenten Adult Faith Formation: "Lord, Where Do You Live? Models of the Church"

Sundays during Lent - at 10:30 a.m.

Parish Center's Conference Room

February 17, February 24, March 2, and March 9

Fr. Bruce will lead a Lenten series for adults, beginning on Sunday, February 17, 2008, for 4 weeks on "Lord, Where Do You Live? The Models of the Church" - a view of Cardinal Avery Dulles’s award winning book about the Christian faith. The class will be held on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m in the parish center’s conference room. The cost of the class will be $10.00 for materials. If you are interested in registering call the church office by Friday, February 15 to reserve your space.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Contact Deacon Fred Toca (DeaconFred@mbschurch.com)

Wednesdays from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

in the Parish Center's Conference Room.

Adult Christian Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion

Are you an adult interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church? If you have never been baptized, or if you have been baptized in another denomination, instruction classes in the Catholic faith have begun. Sessions will continue on Tuesdays until May, 2008. These sessions are also for persons who were baptized in the Catholic Church but never received the Sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Communion. The cost for materials is $22.00 per person. For further information about this session contact Fr. Bruce at Pastor@mbschurch.com.

7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free
Balance Between FAITH & FINANCES

Coming Again In the Fall of 2008

We sponsor a special 7 week long small-group scripture study to explore the fact that your financial plan is part of the larger spiritual plan that God has in mind for you. True financial freedom is part of the larger call to being a Christian steward of the gifts God has blessed us with in life. Come and explore the fact that your financial plan is part of the larger spiritual plan that God has in mind for you. True financial freedom is part of the larger call to being a Christian steward of the gifts God has blessed us with in life. Cost of the program is $35.00 per participant / $47.00 per couple for materials. Registration for the sessions will begin in late Summer of 2008. If you are interested email Fr. Bruce at 7 Step Finance Program

Divine Mercy of Christ

The Second Sunday of Easter is now known as "Divine Mercy Sunday." Declared by Pope John Paul II in 2000 this Sunday reminds us about Christ's divine mercy and God's abundant love. To learn more about Divine Mercy Sunday click here.

Our Parish Supports Works of Charity During Our Lenten Season Sacrifice?

Our Lord Jesus states that his followers should be committed to doing good works and offering charity to those in need. Our members are being asked to "vote" on which one religious charity or service based institution from five categories - international, national, state-wide, religious, and local - should receive our financial support from the 2008 Parish Lenten Season Charity Tithe.

How will the decision be made as to who receives support? One group from each of the 5 categories will be chosen on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, based on the support it has received through the number of quarters parish members having placed in the coin boxes in the narthex representing that organization. The money which will be donated to the selected charitable organizations will come from the use of Lenten Coin Folders, the voting boxes of quarters and a tithe of our Sunday Collections during the Lenten Season. Voting for all 5 categories will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 and end on March 9, 2008.

SEE WHO THE 5 CHARITIES ARE WHO RECEIVED OUR PARISH TITHE.

2008 Ballot To Nominate A Local Charities

International / National / State / Religious Charities Currently Chosen

CATHOLIC RESOURCES
For Adults and Families

St. Katharine Drexel Book Store and Gift Shop

Parish Center Building

• Adult Library of Books and Articles

• Video and Audio Tapes