Adult Faith Formation @ St Lawrence-Utica
Discipleship is always a process of growth and following Jesus on the way.
Opportunities for Adult Faith Formation classes, events, groups, etc. will be updated here. Check back often!
OCIA/RCIA Order/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Adults seeking to join the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments are invited to pray, learn, and reflect on their journey of faith and teachings of the Church. Your journey of faith, guided by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, has brought you to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Holy Church. Our time together in prayer, at mass, and in classes will be a gradual process of reflection and discovery of the Paschal Mystery. The Parish family of St. Lawrence supports you in your journey with prayer, fellowship, and service.
The OCIA is a process in which participants “undergo…conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments." (USCCB, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Spring & Summer Sessions - for current candidates, newly baptized, and alumni too!
A) Mystagogy (Sundays of the Easter Season) Attend Mass, followed by reflection & fellowship see purple flyer below
B) Bi-weekly open door inquiry and reflection - for new candidates and alumni too!
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm @ St. Lawrence
May 07 & 21 June 04 & 18 July 09 & 23 August 06 & 20 September 10 & 24
Weekly classes resume September 24, 2024
Reflections & Lessons are based on Sacred Scripture, the Mass, Catechism of the Catholic Church,
and OCIA resources from the Archdiocese of Detroit https://www.egwdetroit.org/ocia-resources
and Symbolon https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-catholic-faith-explained
(free access to FORMED.org for St. Lawrence-Utica parishioners and students!)
OCIA Summer 2024.pdfOCIA Summer Inquiry 2024.pdfSummer 2024 Adult Conf Class.pdfAdult Confirmation Class
Confirmation for Adults - Summer Class 2024
Baptized Catholic adults seeking Confirmation
are invited to a summer class comprised of 6 sessions
Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Library
May 30, June 13 & 27,
July 25, August 8 & 22.
Sponsors are encouraged to attend with their candidates.
To register, please contact our Director, Lisa Rajnicek CRE@stlawrenceparish.com
click to download flyer
Adult Bible Study
2023-2024
Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism, Parts 1 & 2
Offered
Mondays 7:00p-9:00p & Tuesdays 8:30a-10:30a
Facilitated by Mr. Tim Lemley, Certified Catechist
Bi-weekly sessions begin the week of September 25, 2023
Chosen - Season 1
What Does it Mean to be Chosen?
What Does it Mean to be Chosen?
8 Episodes
All are welcome to view one episode each month (Tuesdays) of this groundbreaking series about the life of Jesus. Participants will receive a study guide that includes a deeper look into the Scriptures for each episode, script excerpts, quotes, show illustrations and discussion questions. Suggested donation $20 for Season 1 Study Guide.
Discussion sessions facilitated by Dr. Joe Montana.
Please RSVP to the CRE Office to reserve your Study Guide
CRE@stlawrenceparish.com
Tuesdays, 7:00p-9:30pm, Social Hall
2023: October 17, November 28, December 19
2024: January 16, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 28
Ordinary people living extraordinary lives
as disciples of Christ.
Evenings begin at 7:00pm in the church.
Hospitality follows in the Social Hall.
May 15, 2024 Fr. Sahay Arul Alex, St. Lawrence
L.I.F.E. Living in Faith Everyday
L.I.F.E. Stories: Before leaving earth, Jesus gave his disciples a mission: "Go and make disciples of all nations." This is our mission, too. We are called to live our lives in faith every day, sharing God's love with others. As Christians, we want to do this - we don't always know how to do this. Most of us don't feel qualified, and so we don't even try. And yet, we see ordinary people are doing extraordinary things. We marvel at their courage, dedication and love for others - and we wonder - how do they do it?
LIFE Stories is a new monthly series of talks presentated by ordinary people who are living in faith every day. These are people from the Archdiocese, from the community, and from the parish, who bring the Gospel to the people in their lives.
You will learn how they came to understand what God wanted them to do,
how God has equipped them for their mission,
and how they are quietly or publicly fulfilling that mission in their daily lives.
Their stories are fascinating and inspiring. All are welcome to join us each month for an evening of illumination, stimulation, and encouragement, followed by fellowship in the Social Hall.
"I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me." St. Paul
Beloved: Experience the Deeper Meaning Behind “I Do”
BELOVED uncovers the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage,
inviting all couples to experience firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy
behind that first “I do”... whether you said it last year or many years ago.
Facilitated by Dr. & Mrs. Martin & Claudia Tapia
Wednesday, May 29 TBA
Bread of Life - The Eucharist in Galilee
Christ's teaching about the Eucharist was not reserved solely for the Last Supper. Rather, this profound mystery is the crescendo of Jesus' entire ministry: all his work in Galilee prepared for and pointed to the Eucharist. Join Dr. Tim Gray in Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee for an exciting five-part series about Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist.
Watch for free at FORMED.ORG.
Set up your account for free and choose St. Lawrence Utica as your parish.
Real & True
The mission of Real+True is to unlock the beauty and truth of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a new generation and help men and women around the world to encounter the heart of the Catechism: Jesus Christ.
We are creating beautiful, captivating, and relevant videos inspired by the Catechism help parents, teachers, catechists, campus ministers, and evangelists pass down the gift of our faith to the next generation.
Real+True is a project of Our Sunday Visitor under the patronage of the Holy See.
The team of producers, authors, and oversight include clergy and staff from the Archdiocese of Detroit!
Mission Statement:
St. Lawrence Catholic Community believes we are called by our Baptism to gather as a worshipping and prayerful people.
As responsible disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to be faithful stewards of our time, talents and treasures.
We value and foster Catholic education and evangelization.
With open hearts and hands, we reach out to all brothers and sisters,
as together we strive to offer hope, act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God.
Questions?
Contact the Continuing Religious Education (CRE) Office
CRE@StLawrenceParish.com
586-731-5072