The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation will host an evening of learning and reflection for older teens and adults focused on each person’s vital service in the community worship of Mass.
Lifelong Faith Formation
With the halls and walls at St. Benedict Church decorated by volunteers and staff, over 40 children in Benedicta were able to spend a week walking the “cobblestone streets” in Babylon, learn about Daniel’s courage, and grow on their own faith journeys during the Vacation Bible School on June 26-30.
From June 26-30, over 100 children, youth and adult volunteers, and parish staff members gathered at St. Joseph Church in Brewer to learn about the mystery of the Mass and deepen their love for Jesus with crafts, snacks, games, music, and lessons in our faith.
For three consecutive days in late June, nearly 40 children from the Calais area gathered for the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish “Stellar” Vacation Bible School at Immaculate Conception Church in Calais. A special experience incorporating music, art, science, drama, and more as the children grew closer to Jesus.
All are welcome to gather for an evening centered around a practical exploration of the Catholic faith and the ways it is meant to impact your work, spirituality, and life.
A pair of special presentations (same session repeated twice) set for July aim to inform and solidify a further understanding of the foundational principles and practical actions of the process of Christian Initiation.
All are welcome at the conference, which will be led by Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal, cofounders and codirectors of TeamRCIA.
Couples celebrating more than 1,200 years of marriage combined received a blessing from Bishop Deeley during the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass.
Regardless of age, the program promises to provide unforgettable weeks of faith formation and fun.
Bishop Deeley will celebrate the Mass at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
From games to delicious food to a crowd that was double the size of expectations, the 2023 Holy Spirit Family Fest, held in the parking lot of St. Mary Church in Wells, exceeded the wildest of expectations on Sunday, May 21.
Youngsters will become anchored in the knowledge that Christ guides them through life’s storms, discover why we need to care for our common home, take a Bible blast to the past, and go on other adventures during Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus offered at parishes around Maine this summer.
The conference aims to offer confidence for participants to engage seekers, ways for parishes to make their catechumenate ministry a source of joy and not stress, proven pillars of creating “intentional disciples,” and practical actions parishes can take to make themselves “communities of calling forth disciples.”
Bishop Deeley invites teenagers and adults from around Maine who already have been baptized in the Catholic Church to receive the sacrament of confirmation at either of two different Masses.
Participants grew deeper in their knowledge of the Eucharist while building community, making new friends, and sharing about their own faith journeys.
The motto of “Making Music, Praying Twice” at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth serves as an invitation for parents, grandparents, and children who seek the experience of integrating music, prayer, and Catholic culture into daily family life.
The conference drew men from 45 different towns and cities in Maine, from York Beach to the Caribou area, who attended for different reasons but were all seeking guidance on how best to love and serve God and their families.
Faith formation children at St. Francis Xavier Church worked together to make life a little easier for Maine foster children.
National speakers, Masses with Bishop Robert Deeley, and offerings of faith and fellowship are all waiting for participants at three major conferences set for Maine in the coming months.
To set the tone for the Lenten season, a period of spiritual renewal, Fr. Simeon Gallagher, OFM Cap. will offer a four-day parish mission entitled “Healing Hearts and Homes: Reclaiming Virtues.”
Kim Suttie, the pastoral life coordinator at Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville, loves sharing her faith with othres.
Prior to the pandemic, the CLC offered a wide range of retreats, marriage preparation, and other programs designed to strengthen the faith of participants and increase their participation in parish life.
Any middle schooler (Grades 6-8) and their adult chaperones are encouraged to gather for a special day of reflection that will build faith and community through prayer, togetherness, and fun.
Praying the Rosary is a powerful way to strengthen the Church and remind all of the love of God and the need to serve each other.
October 1, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist for children at St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street in Houlton.
October 1, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate confirmation and first Eucharist for children of the Parish of the Precious Blood on Sunday, October 1, at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Caribou.
October 7, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate confirmation and first Eucharist for children of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay and St. Joseph Parish in Farmington on October 7 at 4 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church.
October 8, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate confirmation and first Eucharist for children of Corpus Christi Parish in Winslow on Sunday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.
October 14, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate confirmation and first Eucharist for children of St. John Paul II Parish in Scarborough on Saturday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.
October 14, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate confirmation and first Eucharist for children of St. John Paul II Parish in Scarborough on Saturday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.
October 15, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate confirmation and first Eucharist for children of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish on Sunday, October 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Church in Cherryfield.
October 18, 2023
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The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation staff facilitate monthly learning sessions for those currently leading parish efforts in catechesis, youth ministry, and sacramental formation.
October 21, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist for children of Holy Family Parish in Greenville on Sunday, October 21, at 4 p.m. at Holy Family Church.
October 29, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist for the children of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish in Camden on Sunday, October 29, at 11 a.m.
November 15, 2023
Event
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation staff facilitate monthly learning sessions for those currently leading parish efforts in catechesis, youth ministry, and sacramental formation.
July 17 — July 21, 2024
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The event in Indianapolis aims to draw the Church into a deeper intimacy with Jesus and inspire thousands to be moved to share the Eucharistic love of the Lord “for the life of the world” (John 6:51).
