Education Commission
Faith Formation
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 you on your faith journey. The Education Commission oversees these 4 Ministries of St. Brigid Parish: Athletic Association, Adult Faith Formation, St. Brigid School, PSR, and Youth Ministry.
Adult Faith Formation
The Adult Faith Formation Committee 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 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 listed below are coordinated by the Adult Faith Formation Committee that functions as a subcommittee within the Education Commission.
For more information contact
Father John Krumm
937-372-3193 / Parish Office
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the
process by which the community helps adults to discern the
call of the Holy Spirit and respond in faith. Through the RCIA,
our faith community welcomes adults to full membership in
the Church.
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If you are a baptized adult Catholic and have not made your First Communion and Confirmation, but would like to do so, you may obtain an initial interview by contacting Fr. John Krumm Fr. John Krumm (937) 372-3193/Parish Office |
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Sessions begin in early fall and continue through the year, culminating at the Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday with the celebration of the Sacraments 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
Adult PSR
A weekly meeting of adult and high school youth parishioners who study the Roman Catholic Church and discuss the readings for Mass. The sessions are held on Sunday mornings before liturgies in the School from 8:30 am to 9:45 am and follow the general schedule of the Parish School of Religion. These meetinge are especially helpful for those whose children or siblings are attending the PSR program at the same time.
For more information contact
John Vavroch : 937-320-1882/Home
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 /Home
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/Home
Bible/Faith Studies
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. Meetings are held at 7:00 pm.
For more information contact
Pat Keefe : 937-427-9981/Home
St. Brigid Book Club
Open to all Parishioners, the St. Brigid Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the modular at 10:00 am. Books are chosen by consensus and can be secular or religious. Our prayerful, lighthearted group has read such books as The Secret Life of Bees, Best Catholic Writings of 2006, and My Life with the Saints.
For more information contact
Sister Cory Canon: 937-372-3193 ext. 20/ Parish Office
Saturday Morning Book Club
This religious book club meets every Saturday morning at 10:00 am in the School to discuss its book selection. Membership is open to all – parishioners and non parishioners, men and women; however the group is mostly comprised of women. The mission of the group is to grow spiritually and intellectually. Books are chosen by group consensus. Recent books include, Matthew Kelley’s Rhythm of Life, and Full of Grace – Women and the Abundant Life, by Johnnette Benkovic.
For more information contact
Kim Brown: 937-372-1157/Home
The St. Brigid/St. Augustine Mother's Group is a Catholic/Christian group of expectant mothers, mothers, and grandmothers who share their faith, assist and support one another, engage is community service, and interact socially.
For more information contact
Kim Goecke: 372-8808/Home
Carol Cassidy: 376-9093/Home
Athletic Association
The purpose of the Athletic Association is to provide opportunities for students to participate in organized sports. The sporting activities are open to all St. Brigid School students and those registered in the Parish School of Religion in the uppergrade levels.
For more information contact
Ed Wiles: 937-320-9463/Home
campwiles@juno.com
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.
For more information contactMrs. Patty Harner, Principal
937-372-3222 / School Office
20/20 Vision Committee
A committee of concerned parents and staff, who
gather to reflect on and support whatever may
encourage stability and growth in enrollment and
vision for the school program.
For more information contact
Mrs. Patty Harner, Principal
937-372-3222/ School Office
Partners in Education (PIE)
Partners in Education is open to all parents of
school-age children. It provides an avenue of
communication between school and parents and
fosters activities to benefit all children of the
parish and school. The PIE treasury recieves money
from programs such as the Christnas Bazaar, Greene
County Fair Gate volunteers, SCRIP, Market Day,
and the Bingo kitchen.
For more information contact
Mrs. Rebecca Shelek: 937-374-2632/Home
Sacrament Preparation
Preparation and initiation into the Sacrament of the
Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation for
school-age children is the responsibility of the Parish
School of Religion and St. Brigid School.
Confirmation services are held every
two years (even numbered years).
For more information contact
Mrs. Patty Harner, Principal
School Office 937-372-3222
Mrs. Janell Klippel, PSR Coordinator
Parish Office 937-372-3193
Family Life
Family Life is a faith-based program of four evening
sessions offered each year for 5th through 8th grade
School and PSR students and their parents. It is a
program that offers presentations, dialogue, and
conversations supporting a Catholic Christian value-
centered formation and the healthy development of
one's sexuality.
For more information contact
Mrs. Patty Harner, Principal
School Office 937-372-3222
Mrs. Janell Klippel PSR Coordinator
Parish Office 937-372-3193
After-School Care
This "latchkey" program provides supervision for
St. Brigid students in Grades K - 8 from 2:45 pm
(dismissal time) to 5:45 pm each day school is in
session. Students who stay in the After-School Care
program have the opportunity for physical exercise and
study, reading, or game time. There is a charge and
students need to register.
For more information contact
Mrs. Patty Harner, Principal
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, begin in September. They are held each Sunday morning from 8:30 am-9:45 am.
For more information contact
Janell Klippel
Email Janell Klippel937-372-3193 Parish Office
937-372-3222 PSR Office
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
Janell Klippel: 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
Email Janell Klippel:Parish Office 937-372-3193
Sacrament Preparation
Preparation and initiation into the Sacrament of the
Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation for
school-age children is the responsibility of the Parish
School of Religion and St. Brigid School.
Confirmation services are held every
two years (even numbered years).
For more information contact
Mrs. Patty Harner, Principal
School Office 937-372-3222
Mrs. Janell Klippel, PSR Coordinator
Parish Office 937-372-3193
Family Life
Family Life is a faith-based program of four evening
sessions offered each year for 5th through 8th grade
School and PSR students and their parents. It is a
program that offers presentations, dialogue, and
conversations supporting a Catholic Christian value-
centered formation and the healthy development of
one's sexuality.
For more information contact
Mrs. Patty Harner, Principal
School Office 937-372-3222
Mrs. Janell Klippel PSR Coordinator
Parish Office 937-372-3193
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
Kathy ShirleyEmail Kathy Shirley
937-372-3193 ext. 13 / Parish Office
