Adult Faith

Minutes from October 8, 2007

David led us in prayer, and we discussed the first two chapters of Dreams and Visions. We talked about the need to "stir" the embers of enthusiasm and passion as they relate to our work in adult formation, and the importance of recognizing the Holy Spirit working through us. The reading affirmed our commitment to helping others continue to grow in faith and experience a conversion of heart.

Kathy has looked online for Advent skits and will look at the arch for some possibilities. Marilyn will look through her materials to see if there is anything that could be adapted.

We looked through a series of Pastoral Ministry books from Loyola Press that could be used for ongoing adult formation. Everyone agreed that they were thorough and yet readable. Next meeting we will look ahead and set some dates to begin this process.

Dave passed out a proposal/draft for a Lenten retreat day. We will discuss further at the next meeting.

Agenda items for November 12th meeting:
Men's Group
Advent Tea
All Parish Read
Called & Gifted
Final plans for Whole Community Event

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Adult Faith Formation
St. Joseph the Worker
August 13, 2007

The Adult Faith Formation Committee met on Monday evening, August 13 at 7:00 pm. Present: David Tschiggfrie, Cindy Pfiffner, Dawn Brosius, Donna Goedert, Sr. Marilyn Breen, and Kathy Keuter.

1. Cindy led prayer using the readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We also signed up to lead prayer at the meetings this year.
2. Cindy shared the evaluations from the Wisdom and Wine series. Attendance was good and evaluations positive. The committee will plan to do this program again.
3. The MOMS group will be doing a session this fall for a group of selected participants. The starting date is Monday, September 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The program will be open to all parishioners in 2008.
4. Small faith sharing gathering - After some discussion is was decided that we would encourage members of small faith sharing groups to attend the pastoral planning sessions rather than gathering them this fall. We did discuss sending a newsletter to these groups with some suggestions about resources. . .
5. The parish life committee will discuss the possibility of having a welcoming gathering for new parishioners.
6. Cindy presented the idea of checking out the materials from a program called "Ten Great Dates". This program is for marriage enrichment. Cindy will pursue this since we have had requests for education in this area.
7. We talked about the Whole Community Faith Formation event which will be held on November 14 & 18 entitled Advent - a different way. This group will be responsible for the adult component of the program.
8. Cindy presented a request from Connie Hardie to lead a scripture study which is 24 weeks long. Cindy and Connie will facilitate this program. Dates will be decided by them.
9. Dave reported that he and Bob Anderson are working on a retreat day for the parish. Will present their ideas to committee when they are more complete.

SJW Adult Faith Formation Committee
February 12, 2007

Present: Cindy Pfiffner, Kathy Keuter, Donna Goedert, David Tschiggfrie, Dawn Brosius, Sr. Marilyn Breen

1. Prayer - Reflection on the readings from last Sunday
2. Discussion of chapter 4 of Here Comes Everybody!
a. Examples of formation which looks different and which reaches out to a variety of groups
b. Look for ways to assist others in discovering their gifts
c. Perhaps faith sharing groups could bring their families in occasionally. This would be an intergenerational gathering.
d. Summer sessions for faith formation might be something to try.
e. Need to have different situations which are different from classrooms
f. We will complete the book for the next meeting.
3. Update from Cindy on planning for Lent
a. The discussion of the book, Life of the Beloved, will be offered prior to Lent.
b. A group from our parish is being trained for the Called and Gifted program. The group includes: Donna Goedert, Diane Freiburger, Mary Coan, Deb Anderson, Cindy Pfiffner
c. Lenten opportunities are included in the mailing and sign-up sheets will be available this weekend.
4. Area Adult Formation group
a. One of the things that the area group is doing is planning for an adult program similar to Theology on Tap for the summer.
b. We also talked about making efforts to publicize events held at the retreat centers as well as in other parishes.

Adult Faith Formation

October 9, 2006

Prayer: Susan Rhomberg

Present: Kathy Keuter, Dawn Brosius, David Tschiggfrie, Donna Goedert, Susan Rhomberg
Sr. Marilyn Breen

1. The committee read the introduction to Here Comes Everybody and discussed this. Books will be distributed when they arrive and the group will discuss the first chapter next month.
2. New Parishioner gathering - October 22 after the 11:00 Mass. Donna has sent postcards to the new parishioners inviting them to attend. We will also be inviting those who are welcoming families for them, and the rest of the parish. Food will be provided from Kalmes' and members will bring desserts. Donna, Kathy, Dawn, Susan and David agreed to provide bars/cookies. Kathy agreed to display the posters made for Octoberfest. We also talked about answering questions and giving information about upcoming events for new parishioners.
3. Kathy Keuter reported on Theology on Tap. There has been a good turnout for each of the evenings and comments seem to be positive. Sarah Tschiggfrie is writing a letter for October newsletter
4. David Tschiggfrie asked the committee to encourage committees and small groups to study Radical Hospitality as inservice. Karen Zeckser has provided a study guide for this. We decided to take this recommendation to the EFFC and to ask Karen if she would consider leading a study group on this book.
5. Book reviews - We will ask Marilyn Olk if she will write a review of a book which she recommended, The Five Languages of Love. Other committee members offered to ask for other reviewers.
6. Advent - David Tschiggfrie will be conducting a session on traditions of Christmas and Advent. Parish life is also planning a family activity which will be lead by Steve MacDonald. Date has not been set yet.
7. Thanks to Susan for preparing the basket for Octoberfest.
8. Marriage/family presentation - We talked about a dinner and presentation on different stages of development in marriage. Considered having couples do it or couples with someone who could identify some of the different stages marriages might go through. We considered February 17 or 18 as a time before Lent. More discussion on this will be needed next month.
9. Information was presented on upcoming workshops

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