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encounter, Engage, and connect with faith
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A "disciple" is a follower of Jesus. A "path" is a way to get somewhere. This year we are launching our intentional discipleship path (a way to grow as we follow Jesus) for all of our parishioners and community members.
This is our plan to bring everyone closer to God and the Church by walking together along an intentional journey.- Encounter: Start with Alpha and ask the big questions about life & faith.
- Engage: Dive deeper and find out more about the Church (as a refresher or for the first time).
- Connect & Grow: Find fellowship in one of our small groups.
- Serve & Make Disciples: Get involved in parish life and invite others on the path.
Where are you on the Discipleship Path? Is it time to take your next step?
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the discipleship path is about taking a next step
If you are new to our community, if you've been a life-long parishioner, or somewhere in between, our Discipleship Path is about getting everyone on the same page as we seek to be growing disciples who are growing disciples.
If you've already been in a Small Group or have been serving in our parishes, you can still head back to our path to experience Alpha and Discovering Catholicism. We would love for all of our parishioners to experience each step of the path, even if it's a little out of order.
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STep 1: Encounter jesus & ask questions with Alpha
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Alpha is a safe place to ask the big questions in life... Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus and why did He die? How can I have faith?
Alpha is for everyone. The beauty of Alpha is that all questions are welcome. Alpha has no prerequisites whatsoever. We come together with one another as we are, free to be ourselves. Alpha is the first step of our Discipleship Path. If you've never experienced Alpha, there is no time like the present!
Our next Alpha starts Wednesday February 3rd 2021. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
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Step 2: explore with Discovering Catholicism
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OK... You've done Alpha... nice! What's next? Alpha helps us understand the basics of who God is, that Jesus loves us, and that the Holy Spirit is with us.
Let's build on that and unpack the Church that Jesus founded. Together we will talk about the history of the Church, the Sacraments, Mary, the Saints, moral and social issues, and lots more. If you've ever struggled to answer a pointed question about the Catholic Church from a friend or family member, or your own questions, this is the place to ask.
Our next Discovering Catholicism starts Thursday February 4th 2021. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
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sTep 3: connect & grow in a small group
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After Alpha and Discovering Catholicism, you'll have had some great experiences with other members of our community and asked big questions about God and the Church.
At our parishes, we are all about community. You can't grow alone. For Step 3, we encourage you to join a Small Group. Small Groups are communities of 6-10 people who meet regularly to connect with each other, to grow in their faith, and to pray together. They offer a safe place to journey through the joys and challenges of everyday life.
More info about Step 3 of our Discipleship Path will be available in April 2021.
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Step 4: Serve & make disciples
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Stay connected
Once you've experienced the first 3 steps of our Discipleship Path, every step after is about living the life God wants for you. So what can you do?
Staying connected in a small group with people you've met along the path is the best way to keep a community of believers by your side. After all, the church is all about community! If you feel a bit lost, please contact us and we can reach out to help you get involved.
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Serve our parishes
If you've never been involved in a ministry at Mass, or in a hospitality, outreach, or family ministry, now is a great time to start! We welcome you to join us at any time in serving others.
Take that first step and explore some of the ministry options on our website. If you still aren't sure, fill out a form anyways and our Ministry Leaders will give you more information. We recommend giving a ministry 3 tries before deciding it is not for you.
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Make disciples
God is calling you to reach out to someone that you know to make that first invitation to Church or start a conversation about what God is doing in your life. Who has God placed upon your heart to reach out to?
Consider inviting them (and everyone!) to Alpha, encouraging them to watch Mass online or join in person, or even just follow us on social media.
However you start the conversation, Jesus has got your back.... Matthew 28:19-20 (Look it up!... or just click here).
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At the end of the day, we must remember that Jesus gave one clear mission: Make Disciples!
Everything else is secondary. This is about all people... including you!
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