by Kim Sutton
Our church is blessed to have an amazing Adult Faith Ministry, and I have been blessed to part of it for so many years. Liz Willman has built a beautiful program for Adults that includes RCIA and the Adult Faith classes. I have been volunteering for over a decade. There are several of us who volunteer to lead these classes, and Liz always encourages us to find good, Catholic courses we are interested in to share with the parish each year. The classes all follow Catholic Doctrine and strive to help us all grow in our relationships with Jesus. Women and men of all ages come to our classes. Some know their faith well; others are just starting their journeys. The majority of classes offered do not require prior knowledge of the Faith or the Bible. For the rare occasions that you do need a little background, that will be stated clearly in the catalog description. Our classes include reading, sometimes workbooks and videos, often small group discussion, and occasionally large group discussion. No one is ever forced to answer a question or speak to the class, but everyone is more than welcome to do just that. Each of us strives to create a warm, welcoming, non-threatening environment where everyone can relax and be themselves and learn at their own pace. This leads to another major benefit – fellowship and community. I have met so many wonderful people who have become friends and prayer partners. I have also watched friendships formed and strengthened throughout the classes. They often sign up together for more classes and even bring family, friends, and neighbors. Everyone is always welcome! We would love to have you join us on our journey of faith, learning, making new friends, and ultimately falling more in love with our God. Classes and registration can always be found in the bulletin and the Ascent. Please feel free to reach out if you have question about Adult Faith Classes at kdsutton90@gmail.com