Christian Formation CommissionA key focus of this Commission is overseeing the Parish Religious Education Programs. However, we also have many other programs to nurture the faith of all our parishioners. Join “Divorce and Beyond” a ten week peer support group here at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. This self-help group meets weekly and will help you to work through the grief process and facilitate a beginning to healing and growth. Anyone is welcome. Group is limited in size. Pre-registration is required. The sessions begin September 9th. For pre-registration or questions, contact Ray Wyzguski at 815-407-1569 or raw@laboreg.com All parishioners can participate in the religious and secular activities of our faith community through the Pastoral Council, Commissions and Core Teams.
NEW SESSIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY Feb 24TH This Lent join us for a gentle 6 week journey of discovery and renewal in the quiet of a private home
This St. Elizabeth Seton based and developed program has been established to help both non-practicing Catholics and Catholics drifting away, to return to active participation * Our team of caring fellow Catholics like you, will welcome, listen, discuss, share, help, and pray with you on a journey of reconciliation * We will break open our core Catholic beliefs and also bring you up to date with the contemporary Catholic Church For information and to help us plan  Catholics Come Home The parish of St Elizabeth Seton would like to extend a special welcome to all who have been away and have returned to join our faith family today. Welcome Home! Upon leaving, please stop by our welcome desk in the narthex to pick up some valuable information about our parish and receive a special welcome gift. Click the Catholics Come Home image for much more information. If you have questions or would like more information, call Deacon Andy Cirmo 630-416-3325 x 772 or email ancirmo@wowway.com Please review the many oportunities to enrich your faith at St. Elizabeth Seton. Adult Faith Formation Brochure for 2009-10 BEING “CATHOLIC” AGAIN Meeting Schedule Note: All Sessions will be 2 hours and start at 7PM Pre Session “Come and See Night” (at Church) open invitation to anyone who has been away or is still in the pews who has questions, needs clarification on any topic or is feeling like they are slipping away. (session feeds into 1st session of BCA or to RCIA or to other RE formation or to private meetings)… Session 1. (at a team member’s private home) Welcome and Overview… (1Prayer Type & 1Sacramental Type ) Personal stories, Description of the Program, Ground Rules, List of Attendee Questions Captured for Downstream Answering. Session 2. (at a team member’s private home) Frequently Asked Questions… (1 Prayer & 1 Sacramental Type) Video “Common Ground”(Nineveh’s Crossing Publ.) / Discussion Session 3. (at a team member’s private home) Scripture, Tradition and Magisterium (1 Prayer &1 Sacramental Type ) Role of Scripture, Role of Tradition, Teaching Authority of the Church (discussion) Session 4. (around the altar at Church) The Eucharistic Celebration (1 Prayer Type & 1 Sacramental Type) The Mass (the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist), Tour of the Church, Chapel, Church Calendar, Liturgical Colors, and Holy Days Session 5. (at a team member’s private home) The Sacraments… (1 Prayer Type & 1 Sacramental Type) Focus on Reconciliation, and Overview of Sacraments of the Sick, Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders (Discussion) Session 6. (at a team member’s private home) Roles and Responsibilities… (1 Prayer Type & 1 Sacramental Type) The Clergy, The Laity, Our Call to Service (Discussion), Closing Ritual..What now Post Session Activities:
“Being Catholic Again” Program Receives Grant We’re proud to announce that The Awards Committee of the Catholic Education Foundation of the Diocese of Joliet has awarded an “Outreach Initiative” grant to our St. Elizabeth Seton based “Being Catholic Again™” program which provides outreach to inactive Catholics. This grant will enable our team to formalize all materials for publishing, broaden our communications outreach in the community and potentially even offer this program to other parishes in the diocese who may be interested in addressing this critical need. “Being Catholic Again™” is a program developed by Deacon Andy Cirmo and a team of dedicated parishioners consisting of: Nancy Cirmo, Tom and Barb Smith, Kathy Lutgen and Alice Meister. This unique program was developed by our team upon determining a strong need to not only reach out to totally inactive Catholics as our previous program “Catholics Returning Home” indeed did, but also to parishioners “in the pews” who are feeling separated and needing to reconnect with their faith. “Being Catholic Again” consists of a series of six sessions starting with a “Come and See” night with an open forum for any questions or concerns about the Church. This is followed by five sessions in a private home during which participants participate in an informal small group environment bringing their further questions and concerns to the team and each other to work through. And during these five weekly sessions participants receive a high level review of all major aspects of our Catholic faith today. Our goal is to offer loving and welcoming hearts to help others fall in love again with “Being Catholic”. Over 60 people have been through these sessions in the past 4 years but even if “one lost sheep is found” we celebrate. And we’re proud that many of our participants have not only returned but some have gone on to active ministry participation, becoming Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, RE Teachers, Marriage Prep couples and more. The Fall Session (there are two per year, tied to Advent and to Lent) begins in November and will be announced in our parish bulletin and in the community. If you or someone you know (you need not be from our parish) could benefit from this faith renewal program or has any questions please contact Deacon Andy Cirmo today at 630-416-3325 x 772 or ancirmo@wowway.com .
The Christian Formation Commission is responsible for overseeing the continuing religious education/formation of all members of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. The Commission is responsible for providing and evaluating religious education opportunities for the children, youth, and adults of the Parish.
———————- Chair: Mike Mikus Adult Faith Formation Brochure for 2009-10 Presentations and Discussions to Nourish the Catholic Mind and Soul A Weekend of Renewal – Christ Renews His Parish
 Make the commitment to step out in faith and become a part of CRHP at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish.
* A time of relaxation, spiritual inspiration and reflection and Christian fellowship * Opportunity to develop a stronger sense of community * Opportunity to experience individual spiritual growth through prayer & personal reflection * Focus is on the Gospel & Good News of Jesus Christ * Interactive retreat given for parishioners by trained parishioners * Sacraments are focal point of weekend including Mass and opportunity for Reconciliation To learn more about a CRHP Weekend, please explore the links on the left. A Weekend of Renewal Christ our Savior is offering you a chance to respond to a closer and deeper relationship with him. Sacraments are the focal point of the weekend and we are blessed to participate in Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and, if you wish, Reconciliation. Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) usually pronounced as “CHIRP” is a process designed to bring members of a parish together in Christ. It stresses clear focus on the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ. This process emphasizes continued growth in Christian life and in our daily contacts with others. At St. Elizabeth Seton we have both, a men’s and women’s CRHP process. The process begins with what is called a renewal weekend. This weekend can be a spiritual experience that will make a lasting difference in your life. The renewal weekend is given for parishioners by parishioners. The retreat team has been trained and formed over the past year to be prepared to share with you. This is an opportunity to hear and discuss how we live as Catholics in our modern, complex society. It is an occasion for individual spiritual growth achieved through prayer and person al reflection. You may share your faith stories (as much or as little as you want) with others in the parish who are as challenged as you are with the many demands of daily life. Sacraments are the focal point of the weekend and we are blessed to participate in Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and if you wish, Reconciliation. Come, take time out of your busy life to meet with and get to know others in the parish. The fact is, there are many other parishioners who share the same hopes and desires, doubts and fears, which challenge you. CRHP offers separate weekends for both men and women. Upcoming CRHP Weekends:
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