Pastor's Reflection - 08/02/2026

An Invitation To ChristLife

This fall our parish will offer ChristLife, a parish-centered evangelization and discipleship program designed to help people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and learn to share the Gospel in everyday life. Whether you’re new to church, returning after time away, or a long-time parishioner seeking to go deeper, ChristLife meets you where you are and helps you take the next step.

What is ChristLife?

A simple, three-part process focused on relationship with Jesus: Discover (an invitation to meet Christ), Follow (growth in Christian life and habits), and Share (training to witness and invite others).

Sessions combine prayer, short teaching, small-group conversation, and personal reflection, rooted in Scripture and the Church’s tradition.

Designed to be warm, practical, and welcoming to people at every stage of faith.

Why consider ChristLife?

Encounter Christ more personally through Scripture, prayer, and community.

Grow in confidence to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15).

Build supportive small groups and a culture of invitation in parish life.

Equip yourself to live and share the faith with charity and clarity in family, work, and neighborhood.

What to expect

A welcoming environment where honest questions and real-life struggles are honored.

Short, engaging sessions that foster conversation and spiritual growth.

Opportunities to deepen prayer life, learn practical ways to witness, and join others on the journey of discipleship.

A personal invitation

I warmly invite you to consider taking part in ChristLife this Fall. Come with an open heart. Together, let us grow in our love of Christ and our ability to share that love with others.

Our first training day will take place in late August and more information will be forthcoming.

In Christ,

Fr. James Northrop, Pastor