According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB),
the goals of adult faith formation are:
1. Invite and Enable Ongoing Conversion to Jesus in Holiness of Life.
2. Promote and Support Active Membership in the Christian Community.
3. Call and Prepare Adults to Act as Disciples in Mission to the World.
At MMR, our adult faith formation offerings are designed to help participants know Jesus personally, become active participants in the Christian community and "make disciples of all the nations" (Mt 28:18), as instructed by Our Lord. For more information, click HERE to contact Gary Zimak, the Director of Parish Services.
ADULT SCRIPTURE/BIBLE STUDY: Our current offering is Catholicism by Bishop Robert Barron. Click HERE for more information.
Marriage Preparation / Classes: Married couples conduct workshops at our parish for engaged couples that will soon receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. To contact someone for more information click here.
Men’s Morning Prayer Groups: There are two groups who meet weekly. Friday morning at 6:15 AM and Saturday morning at 7:00 AM. Each group meets for about one hour and is open to all men of the parish. To contact someone for more information click here .
Metanoia is an active community of Catholic young adults in Western Montgomery County, Pa. The group supports Catholics in their 20s and 30s who are looking to deepen their faith and meet fellow Catholics in the area. Our Ministry includes: Theology on Tap, faith based meetings, community service, retreats, and outdoor events and activities. Website: http://metanoiayoungadults.weebly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetanoiaYoungAdults/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/MetanoiaYA
For expectant parents. Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the rectory.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA ) is designed for previously unbaptized adults who, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God's help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist) fruitfully. Baptized Christians desiring to join the Catholic Church may also participate in components of RCIA that are appropriate to their needs in preparation for the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. In addition, Catholics who have not completed the Sacraments of Initiation may also participate in components of RCIA that are appropriate to their needs in preparation for the completion of the Sacraments of Initiation. Initiation of adults is a gradual process that takes place within the parish community. This journey includes periods for making inquiry and maturing in the faith and steps marking progress. The Inquiry period is an informal time for asking questions about faith in Jesus Christ and is an introduction to Gospel values and the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church, an opportunity for the beginnings of faith. Inquiry sessions are generally held Thursday evenings at 7:00pm; anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome. To contact someone for more information click here .
One week program during the summer months for children ages pre-school through grade 6. Click here to contact someone for more information .