Formation & Education

Reading Holy Moments by Matthew Kelly with us this Advent? This book is a gift to all of our parishioners and is avaiable to pick up in the church gathering space.
Here are some reflection prompts for Part One:

• Is the Messiah among the people in your life and what difference does that make in your life?
• Do you feel a hunger for more or have you in the past? What is that hunger leading you towards?
• Can you name some holy moments in which you collaborated with God?
• What consequences have you seen from deciding to collaborate in holy moments? 

• What "self interest" do you need to set aside in order to allow room for Holy Moments?
• How have you sought God's counsel before a moment of choice?
• What aspect of your life (listed on page 44) needs the most intentional Holy Moments at this time?
• Who has helped you, or formed you, to make Holy Moments possible in your life?

• What is hope?
• What gives you hope?
• How has progress affected your spiritual growth and what do you need to change?
• If love, holy moments, were part of the solutions in our community and in your life, what would happen?

• Will you embrace or reject the idea of Holy Moments? Why and How?
• What distracts your focus? What can you do to save yourself from harmful distractions?
• What are the ways you deal with discouragement?

 This series wil help any age adult focus on what is really important as they navigate their later years with dignity and hope.  

From Amazon: Just as she’s turning 60, a life-altering event brings Lisa face to face with this startling realization. The mother of three beautiful children, grandmother to a sweet newborn grandson, a woman with close friends and plenty of activities to keep her busy, Lisa thought she was satisfied with her ordinary life. But now she just can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. Determined to die with no regrets, Lisa launches into a powerful journey to make the most of the fourth and final quarter of her life. A captivating and groundbreaking fable, No Regrets is the only book out there that provides a roadmap for how to make the most of the final season of life. If you, like Lisa, are searching for greater meaning in your life, then join authors Allen Hunt and Matthew Kelly as they reveal five incredible secrets to living intentionally and making the most of your own fourth quarter. No matter what quarter of life you find yourself in, you will be inspired, moved, and encouraged to make the most of the one life you’ve been given.   

The Diocese of Springfield in Ilinois has changed the celebration of Confirmation and First Eucharist to the Restored Order. This means that Confirmaiton and Frist Eucharist are prepared for and celebrated at the same time; usually in 2nd and 3rd grade.  You can view the preparation requirements and register HERE.

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