Faith Formation
“The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.” (James 3:18)
We are all called to be sowers of God’s Peace and this sowing is a day-to-day process. As people of hope, we believe the Lord will help our seed-sowing efforts so that the Word will take root, blossom and spread. May we Sow God’s Peace in all we do!
If you are interested in volunteering for our Faith Formation Program, please contact our Director of Religious Education (DRE), Rosalinda Rodriguez . The Faith Formation (CCD) office hours are Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm, Monday 9:00am-6:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm.Fill out this Volunteer Page if you would like to volunteer for the program.
Volunteer Page
Youth Programs
Grade School Faith Formation Catechists
These teachers and helpers for the Faith Formation program are responsible for the process of passing on our Catholic Faith. Meetings and workshops support their efforts, along with the best resources available from publishers. At St. John Berchmans we strive to affirm, support and build up. It is for this reason that adult formation opportunities are emphasized as part of the programming along with children and youth. It is for this reason that Sacramental preparation of children and youth, involves parents, that they may be enabled to better become the primary educators of their children, and to make faith formation an on-going and life long process.
2009 - 2010 Catechetical Year
Religious Education and Faith Formation classes will begin October 4, 2009. See the registration information below for grades 1 thru 8. All registrations will take place in the Education Building (Room 22).
Parents, if you have children in 1st thru 8th grade, we encourage you to register him/her in the religious formation program. As you take care of making sure he/she attends school every year, so must you take care of his/her religious formation, not only to receive the sacraments but to get a well rounded knowledge and understanding of God’s love. Classes will take place on Sundays from 10:30am to 1:00pm (Mass included). We urge you to attend Mass with your children. We understand that work may not allow you to attend regularly at Noon, but, please try to make it as often as possible.
Registration
Registrations for our RE program will be after all Sunday Masses in the RE office, Room 22 of the School Building, on a walk in basis, on the following dates and times:
| Sunday, August 23rd |
After All Masses |
| Sunday, August 30th |
After All Masses |
| Sunday, September 6th |
After All Masses |
| Sunday, September 27th - Last Day to Register |
After All Masses |
Youth Ministry
St. John Berchmans youth Ministry Program strives to meet three goals set forth by the United States Catholic Conference in 2000 and as stated in Renewing the Vision, A Framework For Catholic Ministry:
- To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
- To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Cathlic Faith.
- To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
For more information, please contact our Youth Minister Monica Rodriguez at 210-602-9727.
Watch for our new Life Teen web page - coming soon!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Human growth and development is a lifelong process. Therefore, ongoing education and formation of adults is vital to the spiritual life of the parish. Just as we expend time and energy on growing intellectually and socially, so too it is importnat to give our religious development a priority.
St. John Berchmans Church is proud to offer a variety of opportunities for growth as persons, as families and as communities of faith and compassion. We invite you to join us since the growth of each person enhances that of the entire community.
Prayer Groups
Open to the gifts of the Spirit, St. John Berchmans has groups of people who gather together weekly as a community in prayer. It includes informal prayer and singing. We are given the opportunity to share and express our appreciation for the Lord’s greatness, power, love and might.
Please consult the bulletin for times and locations.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith. This is for persons who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church or full communion with the Catholic tradition through the Process of Faith, reception of Eucharist and Confirmation. It is a process which enables the study of the Gospels, Cathoic teaching, Christian values, and the development and deeping of a life of prayer and action with the support and involvement of the parish community.
Adults who have celebrated the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) but who wish to grow in their faith are also welcome.
We encourage anyone to come join us, even if you are not certain that you wish to make a commitment at this time.
- Invitations and Advertising will take place during July/August.
- Process begins: The first Sunday of September - Gathering time and place will be dureing July/August.
Church Office at 210 -434-3247 or Rosalinda Rodriguez at 210-393-8601
Click on the PDF files below to view the RCIA Flyer that provides additional information and registration information.
RCIA Flyer1
RCIA Flyer2
Bible Study Groups
- Share the Word Bible Class
This class is designed for spiritual renewal and to inspire participants to go forth and bring the Good News of Christ to others. The group meets every Monday at 6:30pm. For more information contact the parish office.
- ACTS
This is an excellent opportunity to not only share God’s word but to expand our faith by discussing relevant topics, expressing our ideas, and asking questions about our faith and God’s Word. For more information please contact Linda Campbell.