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.

On the third Saturdays periodically throughout the year our Parish School of Religion and Faith Formation Program will host a series of enlightening overview sessions of Catholic beliefs on a wide range of topics, and bring your questions with you! Sessions to be scheduled will include these topics: 1) Our Life in Christ; 2) Who is Jesus Christ?; 3)  Prayer & Spirituality; 4) Liturgy and Sacraments; 5) Faith and Moral Development; 6) Ministry of Catechesis; 7) A Journey in Church History; 8) An Overview of the Scriptures; 9) Living For Marriage - More Than Just a Job; 10) Vatican II: 50 Years Later - Is It Still Important Today?; 11) Making Social Justice Be More Than Just A Phrase. FEEL FREE to attend one class session or all of them. A donation of $10.00 is suggested toward the cost of any handout materials and continental breakfast. For further information about the spiritual formation class series contact Fr. Bruce Wilkinson. Registration is requested so that participants will have materials for the class session.

Are you an adult interested in learning about what the Catholic Church teaches and why we follow the rituals that we do? Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Do you know someone who is interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church? Our class sessions begin in the Fall each year. 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 lesson materials - "Come & See" text book - is $20.00 per person (participants will also need a "New American Bible"). For further information about this session contact the pastor, Fr. Bruce at Pastor@mbschurch.com.

Rite of Christian Initiation R.C.I.A.

What is the R.C.I.A.? This is the process a person joins in order to become a Christian. The RCIA involves 5 steps: 1) Inquiry; 2) Catechumenate; 3) Election; 4) Initiation; and 5) Mystygogia. Each of these steps invite a person into a deeper relationship with God through our Savior, Jesus Christ. For more information contact the parish office.

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. Contact  the church for more information about the preparation class (404-349-0176 x10) or Office@mbschurch.com.

Registration for the Classes in Required so that materials may be prepared ahead of time. The next class dates are

March 6, 2010 - Noon

May 1, 2010 - 12 Noon

September 4, 2010 - 12 Noon

November 6, 2010 - 12 Noon

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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. If you are interested email Fr. Bruce at 7 Step Finance Program

Marriage Enrichment Class

Married? Looking To Grow Spiritually As A Couple? Looking To Enrich Your Relationship?

The gift of marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts to human beings - it is also one of the gifts easily diminished or lost if it is not nourished properly. Please check back here in the future for when our parish will host the next Marriage Enrichment Gathering. The cost for session materials is $25 per couple. For information about the sessions contact Fr. Bruce Wilkinson.

Deacon Fred Toca's 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.

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CATHOLIC RESOURCES
For Adults and Families
 

St. Katharine Drexel Book Store and Gift Shop

Parish Center Building

• Adult Books and Religious Sacramental Items

• Video and Audio Tapes

 • Children's and Teen Books