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Adult Programs

The purpose of Adult Faith Formation programs is to provide adult parishioners with opportunities to grow in faith and spirituality through Bible studies, doctrinal studies, faith sharing groups, prayer groups, retreats, and other opportunities for continuing faith formation. For more information, please call Msgr. John at (949) 249 4091 or email him.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA program provides several stages of faith formation for individuals who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in other Christian traditions who wish to explore the Catholic faith as a way to live their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.

This time of preparation, prior to initiation into the Church, includes formation in liturgy, prayer, doctrine, service, Christian morality, and traditions of the Church within a community of people seeking deeper faith.

All stages of the RCIA - Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment, and Mystagogy - meet weekly on Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. The weekly schedule includes attendance at the 9:00am Mass, then a break for coffee, then a catechetical session from 10:30 - 11:30am. Those desiring to become Catholic will move through the various stages in their preparation. The time for preparation varies depending upon the person's baptismal status, previous religious instruction, and other factors. For most people, it is a one year commitment.

Individuals may begin the Catechumenate process at any time during the year. The first stage of the process, the pre-catechumenate, is a time to explore questions about the Church and to begin to form an appreciation for the liturgy and Scripture readings heard at Sunday Mass. This takes place in a small group setting in a casual conversational style.

A person seeking to learn about the Church may remain in this period of preparation for as long as desired, but the opportunity to transition into the more formal instruction of the Catechumenate is offered typically three times per year, when those individuals who feel they are prepared to move forward are called to celebrate the Rites of Acceptance and Welcome.

For information as to when the next Rite of Acceptance and Welcome is scheduled, please contact Msgr. John at the parish office or by email.

Adult Confirmation Programs

For those Catholics who have been baptized and have received Holy Communion, but have not yet been Confirmed, a 10 week process (usually beginning in mid January) will provide the opportunity to learn more, grow in faith, and deepen in spirituality in preparation for Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday.

Coming Home

Coming Home programs are provided on a regular basis to offer opportunities to those Catholics who, for whatever reason, have not felt welcome nor been active in the Church. These pastorally sensitive sessions try to help people, where they are, to work through any issues they might have and to welcome them back home to the Church.

Men and Women's Bible Studies

Women meet each Wednesday morning from 10:00 - 11:30am in the Upper Room for the Little Rock Bible Study program. The study comprises about 10 weeks in the autumn and then 10 weeks in the spring. Men meet each ___________________from ____________in the Hall for the Little Rock Bible Study Program. This study comprises about 10 weeks in the autumn and then 10 weeks in the spring. Dr. Vickie Orr teaches a "line by line" study of the Scriptures in both the autumn and the spring. Her program takes place in the Main Hall on Thursday nights from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Pre registration is necessary; contact the parish office for more details.

Evenings with Msgr. John

During the Advent Season, the Lenten Season, and the Easter Season, Msgr. John leads a program of prayer, study, and sharing about various topics of the day. Keep an eye out in the bulletin each week for these opportunities to grow in faith, hope, and love.

Free to Be

Please see the "Free to Be" link under Prayer Ministries

Retreat Opportunities

Each year, both men and women are given the chance to participate in a silent retreat at the Passionist Retreat House (Mater Dolorosa) in Sierra Madre. Registration is mandatory for these retreats; please see the bulletin for dates and times.

• Men's Retreat Day
  Each year the parish sponsors a retreat day, on site at the parish, for the men of the parish. The topics change each year; a team is formed to present the retreat; opportunities for prayer, sharing and healing are offered on this retreat. Please see the bulletin for specific dates and times.
• Women's Retreat Day
  Each year the parish sponsors a retreat day, on site at the parish, for the women of the parish. The topics change each year; a team is formed to present the retreat; opportunities for prayer, sharing and healing are offered on this retreat. Please see the bulletin for specific dates and times.
• Couples' Retreat
  The parish is planning on beginning an annual Married Couples' Retreat in the year 2010. More information will be available in the future.

Hospitality Committee

The Hospitality Committee works together to provide social events for the parish community. These include receptions for staff who retire, parties for various ministry groups, and preparing for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party in the summer.

Welcome Committee

The Welcome Committee works together to provide opportunities for newly registering parishioners to get together with parish staff and others to learn about the parish community and begin their faith journey with us.

Evangelization Committee

Soon to be established, the Evangelization Committee will provide educational and formational opportunities for outreach to the greater community in seeking to provide a spiritual home for those without a faith community. Also, efforts will be made to invite non practicing Catholics to return to the Church.

Stewardship Committee

Soon to be established, the Stewardship Committee will provide educational and formational opportunities for all parishioners so that the Stewardship way of life will become part and parcel of our daily lives as members of St. Timothy Parish.

Young Adult Group

The Young Adult Group gladly welcomes any single or married young adults in their 20s and 30s. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month in the Youth Room for “Resonate,” a discussion/fellowship night.  We also hold various social events and service opportunities.

Please visit our website at www.sttimsyag.org to find out more information, check out our calendar, or sign up for our mailing list.

You may also contact Kristle Bartolome at bartolome.kristle@gmail.com or 295-6227 or
Evan Baker at evanwbaker@yahoo.com or 279-4481.

We would love to have you join us!

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