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It is hard to believe that summer is about to end and school is beginning. Every year I look forward to writing this letter to welcome all about our Life Long Faith Formation programs. This year , just like many around us, we have been preparing for faith formation with many unknowns due to the on going pandemic.
Before I get into the future, I would like to recognize some accomplishments that happened despite the virus. Twenty eight children were able to receive their First Communion. We had planned to have two ceremonies in May, but were able to do them in July and August. Bishop da Cunha was able to administer the sacrament of Confirmation to forty eight young men and women from our parishes also in July and August. Thanks to our friends at St. Francis for hosting us. We also had 4 adults become fully initiated this summer into our Catholic faith through RCIA. This was originally planned to happen during the Easter Vigil. Thanks to Deacon Jim and Fr. Matthew for helping them complete their journeys. Just like everything else in 2020/2021, Faith Formation will be different. The plans for our normal GIFT sessions, sacramental prep, Wings, Bible Study, Men's Spirituality, and book groups have all had to change to continue in this environment. As of now we are planning to start our GIFT program in October. The first few months will be remote with the hope of being able to be together once again sometime in 2021. Our registration process and the remote learning plan will soon be on the OLVGIFT.com website. We will be using the Formed.org for all learners. Dynamic Catholic's Blessed will used for First Communion prep and Confirmation students will be using their Decision Point program. Coming soon we will have a faith enrichment group starting for adults. Our theme will be the Eucharist. We will start with the book The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn. We will initially begin meeting on Zoom. Details will be in next week's bulletin. Your parish Priests, Deacons and staff have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to keep everyone safe and informed This is new territory for all of us. Thanks for all your continued prayers and patience. Thanks for joining me on my faith journey, Bill Bussiere Coordinator of Lifelong Faith Formation Our Lady of Victory Our Lady of the Assumption Continue to check our websites OLVparish.org, www.assumption-capecod.org and Facebook pages www.facebook.com/ourladyofvictorycenterville/ www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Assumption-168843153257685/ for updates. "Growth is the only evidence of life." Cardinal Newman Lent is...a time for personal growth... to grow in faith...grow in love...grow in trust... to grow all that is "good" in us. |
What's the Revelation?
Colossians 1:15-20:
The Son is the Image of the invisible God
...In Him all things hold together
...Making Peace through His blood, shed on the Cross
Colossians 1:15-20:
The Son is the Image of the invisible God
...In Him all things hold together
...Making Peace through His blood, shed on the Cross
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Our Lady of Victory 230 South Main Street Centerville, MA 02632 |
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