Adult Faith Formation
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a light shines in the darkness: advent morning of reflection
Saturday December 16, 9:00 to 11:30 AM in the Basilica.
In this season of growing darkness in the natural world — and in world events — it is sometimes hard to see the light or experience how God is at work in the world. Yet “a light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it (Jn. 1:5). If you need help seeing the light, experiencing hope, or you just want to be in the company of other people who are also looking for light in the darkness, join us for a morning of reflection. We’ll take time to slow down and remind ourselves of the quiet, expectant nature of Advent even during the whirlwind of the secular holiday season. We’ll touch on the biblical themes of the season, have time for individual prayer and journaling, small group sharing, and large group conversation about how to keep our eyes on the Light of Christ even if it seems there is darkness all around. Led by local spiritual director, Ann Naffziger, MA, MDiv. Bring a bible and a journal if available.
8am Mass followed by refreshments before the session.
Download flyer here.
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Resources to enrich your faith
Visit Family Activity & Seasonal Resources for resources for children.
Year-round, explore rich on-line resources for all ages at www.formed.org. Info here.
Living the Mass the Other Six Days of the Week: In honor of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival, we can look at the parts of the Mass to reflect on what each part is calling us to do and be the other six days of the week. View a short video for each part here. Check back later for more.
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Tuesday adult formation
Tuesdays 7:00pm in St. Joseph Parish Center, 1119 Lafayette St. Upstairs on 2nd floor (no lift). For anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, whether a fully initiated Catholic of long standing or just curious.
No registration required. Drop-in's welcome.CURRENT SCHEDULE
Nov 7 Session 1: What's our Story?
"Jesus and the Eucharist" small group series from Augustine Institute, 7 to 9pm. Video, prayer and discussion. Register in advance at [email protected] to ensure receipt of a participant guide.
Nov 14 Session 2: Who is Jesus?
Nov 21 Session 3: Are We Saved?
Nov 28 Session 4: Why a Church?
Dec 5 Session 5: God is with Us
Dec 12 Session 6: The Story of the Eucharist
Jan 9, 2024 Session 7: Bread for the Journey
Or view on your own at
https://watch.formed.org/jesus-and-the-eucharist-a-small-group-series-for-eucharistic-revival. (Also available in Spanish or with Vietnamese subtitles.)
Flyer available here.
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preparing for sacraments
Interested in becoming Catholic? Learn about the Christian Initation process at https://sjbalameda.org/rcia
You're also welcome to the Thursday Scripture Reflection and/or Tuesday Adult Formation.
Adult Catholics interested in preparing for Confirmation visit https://sjbalameda.org/adult-confirmation
Baptized Catholic but never received Reconciliation or Eucharist? Consider starting with Christian Initiation at https://sjbalameda.org/rcia.
Why be baptized or confirmed? Check out the testimonies of past participants at https://sjbalameda.org/witness
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sunday scriptures
Thursday Scripture Reflections on Zoom
Each Thursday at 10:30am meet on Zoom to reflect together on the upcoming Sunday's readings.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84435812163?pwd=S3ArdWV3TDNRc0hMOWtwMzlESFlXdz09
Meeting ID: 844 3581 2163
Passcode: GoodNews
Find the Sunday readings on the U.S. Bishops' website at
https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar
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For information on any of the above contact Anne Marie Fourre, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected] or 510-995-9409
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