Adult Faith Formation
Catholic faith formation nurtures conversion that is directed not only toward service of the believing community, but also to society at large. Jesus called his disciples to go out to all the world to spread the good news of salvation. Catholics do this when they use their gifts and talents in the service of others. By evangelization, proclaiming the Good News of Christ. This is not just a matter of preaching, but showing kindness and charity to others. Faith formation nurtures the mind and the heart so that the gospel message may be evidenced by words and deeds.
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16
Adult Faith Formation Classes
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a faith formation process through which non-baptized adults or baptized adults of a different Christian denomination may enter into full Communion with the Catholic Church. Baptized Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation may also join this process.
OCIA is also a great place to ask questions and explore the faith to see if it is right for you. We invite you to join us and find where God may be calling you.
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Are you curious about the Catholic Church?
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Would you like to be Catholic?
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My spouse is Catholic - How can I become Catholic?
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What does it mean to be Baptized?
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Are you a baptized Catholic, but never had the chance to complete your First Communion and /or Confirmation?
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Do you just want to know more about it all?
September 8 th OCIA Classes begin
Mondays 7-8:30pm
Valerie Winston Healy: paa@stbarbarachurch.org
Catholic Stuff
Come to a place where Catholics gather to discuss and learn more about their faith.
Are you a Catholic who would like to share with others about your catholic experience in today's world?
We will be holding weekly studies on various Catholic topics including but not limited to: saints, sacraments, liturgy, church history and tradition, church teaching, etc. All topics are chosen by the participants.
Beginning Sept 10th
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St. Barbara Catholic Church, (new daytime offering) 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Contact Valerie Winston Healy at 360-886-2229 (x227) or paa@stbarbarachurch.org for more information.
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Does the Catholic Church ever change?
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How does someone get to be a Saint?
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How did Catholics come to the NW?
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How do I deepen my spiritual life?
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How do we make time for prayer when we are so busy?
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Do we have anything in common with other Christians? What makes us different?
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Do you just want to dive deeper into your faith and be able to articulate what we believe?
If so. . . YOU are INVITED
Come to Catholic Stuff. A gathering of curious Catholic people wanting to know more about
what we believe and how we live our Catholicism in today’s world.
Let's Learn Together
"Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom."
- Pope John Paul II