Faith formation is an ongoing process that promotes one’s spiritual growth and the development of Christian discipleship in the Roman Catholic tradition. St. Brigid Parish has many groups and activities to educate, encourage and support your faith journey.
Adult
Adult Faith Formation
A program that fosters and enriches Christian discipleship through various print and electronic media available in the Church lobbies (Care and Prayer Notes, faith-based compact audio discs, and a lending library), as well as printed columns and special inserts in the Sunday bulletin, and in sponsoring periodic "God, Wine and Cheese" sessions that feature distinguished speakers on a variety of religious topics. All of these activities are coordinated by the Adult Faith Formation Committee that functions as a catechetical team within the Education Commission.
For more information on Adult Faith Formation visit the Immaculate Conception Parish Adult Faith Formation Ministry website.
For more information contact
Charles Carroll: 937-372-4995
or
Father Ken Schartz
937-372-3193 / Parish Office
937-902-0692 / Mobile
kschartz@sbcglobal.net
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which the community helps interested adults to hear the call of the Holy Spirit and respond in faith. Through the RCIA, our faith community welcomes adults to full membership in the Church.
| Who is the RCIA process for? | |
| • | If you are a child of school age and have not been baptized |
| • | If you are 18 or over and have not been baptized |
| • | If you are a baptized Christian of another Christian tradition and would like to become a Catholic |
| • | If you are a baptized Catholic and have not made your First Communion and Confirmation, but would like to do so, you may obtain an initial interview by contacting Patty Harner. |
Sessions begin in early fall and continue through Lent and Holy Week, culminating at the Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday with the celebration of the Sacrament of Initiation. RCIA meets weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. The entire parish community is welcome to attend.
For more information contact
Deacon Dennis Kall
937-675-2452 / Home
937-372-3193 / Parish Office
denniskall@yahoo.com
Sunday School of Faith and Holy Scripture
A weekly meeting of adult and high school youth parishioners who study various doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church as well as the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Acts of the Apostles. The sessions are held on Sunday mornings between liturgies in the School from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and follow the general schedule of the Parish School of Religion.
For more information contact
Charles Carroll: 937-372-4995
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
The Bible Study Group meets weekly to read, reflect upon, and discuss the scripture readings. We are currently focusing on bible studies by Dr. Scott Hahn and have recently studied the Gospel of Matthew, Ephesians and Romans. We welcome adults and teens. Meetings are held every Tuesday after the 7:30 am Mass in the Chapel.
For more information contact
Dan Frevert: 937-675-6188
Tuesday Night Prayer Group
Those interested in learning and practicing evening prayer rituals are invited to join the Tuesday Night Prayer Group. We focus on the Liturgy of the Hours, evening prayer, guided contemplation, the blessing of the Novena, and other types of prayer. Gatherings are held every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the School.
For more information contact
Dan Frevert: 937-675-6188
Wednesday Night Study Group
A group meets on Wednesday nights to study different facets of Catholicism, prayer, and Christian teaching. Recent focus has been on the Theology of the Body and a Lenten retreat, with Archbishop Sheen’s presentations upcoming. Meetings are held at 7:00 pm upstairs in the Parish office.
For more information contact
Dan Frevert: 937-675-6188
Youth
St. Brigid School
Our Parish grade school has been in continual operation for over 150 years and offers a Catholic education for children Preschool-age through Eighth grade. We strive for the highest level of academic excellence in an educational environment that exemplifies Christian values.
Principal: Mrs. Janell Klippel
For more information
St. Brigid School website
School office: 937-372-3222
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
The Parish School of Religion is a program of religious education for Parish students in the public school system. Classes vary by grade, and begin in September and commence at the end of May. They are held each Sunday morning from 9:30-10:45 am.
For more information contact
Patty Harner: 937-372-3222
Youth Ministry >
The overall goal of the St. Brigid Youth Ministry is to teach young Catholics to be disciples of Jesus. We focus on seasonal events, volunteering, leadership development, and other programs, outings and gatherings. We seek to foster a passion for justice and peace as well as church teachings on respecting life.
For more information contact
Roger Duffy
937-372-3193 / Parish Office
stbr_rduffy@k12server.mveca.org
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) enables baptized or unbaptized grade school age children to enter into a relationship with the living God. Our goal is to provide a means of conversion appropriate to the child’s age and understanding. Like RCIA, we strive to instruct the child in his/her faith as a Catholic Christian. Much of the catechesis for children greatly depends on forming and nurturing relationships with other believing children. The RCIC team includes not only the RCIC teachers, but most importantly, the RCIC parents.
For more information contact
Sister Cory: 937-372-3193
Vacation Bible School
St. Brigid Parish offers Vacation Bible School through the PSR program. It is held in June for children preschool age to 10 years. All children are welcome to join in learning about our faith through music, stories, games and other activities. Volunteers are always welcome too.
For more information contact
Patty Harner: 937-372-3222
