Christian Formation Offerings through Pentacost (12 June 2011)
Education is one of the highly felt needs of the majority of the world today. As our Lord said, “go make disciples...teaching them.” There is a pressing need to train spiritually mature Christians who can extend the faith once delivered to the saints.
Confirmation Classes Begin 8 May
Preparation for Adults and Young Adults who wish to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church will begin 8 May at 11:30 in the Von Holt Annex.Confirmation “is the rite in which we express mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.” This sacramental rite is especially appropriate for those who were baptized as infants but may be received as part of an adult affirmation of faith. It will take place during the regional liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Andrew on June 12, the Day of Pentecost, the day the fullness of the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles. For information please contact Cynthia Carson or leave a message at 524-2822 ext.508.
Spiritual Formation: Mutual Nurture and Encouragement
11:30 am Sunday Brides’ Room Lectionary Study:
How Am I Encountering Christ in the Gospel Message and in my Relationships with Others?
3:30 pm Sunday Conference Rm. Inquiry Group for Sponsors, Baptismal Candidates, and the Curious
(through 9 March) The Church: From Jerusalem to “Our Town”
(Lent, 13 March – 10 April) Which Spiritual Disciplines Would Help Me Respond to the Initiative of God in my Life? The Christian Disciplines: Fasting, Sacramental Confession, Meditation, Study, Prayer.
4:45 pm Wed. Brides’ Room Centering Prayer
6:30 pm Wed. Brides’ Room Dream Group
6:00 pm Wed. Von Holt Rm. Education for Ministry: Chapter 21
Yr. One: Samuel and Saul; Yr. Three: The Late Middle Ages
6:30 pm Wed. 2nd Floor Conf (9 March - 13 April) Lenten Book Study: St. Benedict’s Toolbox
Christian Formation gathers after the 10:00 service to reflect on the Gospel reading for the day. Grab a cup of coffee from the Aloha Hour and join Daniel Benedict and Cynthia Carson on the lawn for “lectio divina” focusing on the Gospel for that Sunday.
Christian Formation Class meets in the Von Holt Room from 3:30 – 5:15 pm followed immediately by an Evensong or Sacred Concertt at 5:30 in the Cathedral. Each class is self-contained and all are invited to review the basics of Christian Faith and Formation with us. If you are considering Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception into the Episcopal Church please make an appointment to talk with the Director of Formation by writing formation@thecathedralofstandrew.org or leave your name, number and a message at 524.2822 ext. 508.
