Join Us! - Adults
The new website for all
metro Adult Formation offerings is now up and functioning.
This is under the direction of Dave Cushing, metro Director
of Adult Faith Formation. Go to www.waterloocatholics.org
R.C.I.A. (Christian
Initiation of Adults)
Sacred Heart is an RCIA
parish. We have been blessed with many new members added to
our community during the past 16 years. More than 160
adults have joined our Catholic faith community through the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This
process assists people in discerning how and where God has
been present throughout their lives and if living their
faith within the Catholic tradition is right for them.
How can every parishioner assist the Initiation Team in
this ministry?
a) We ask that all parishioners begin praying for those
involved in this ministry. Their efforts will bear fruit
only through the prayers of the whole community!
b) If there is someone you know who may be interested in
learning more
about the Catholic faith, please give their
name to Pam Johnston or Julie Niemeyer. Meetings are
held periodically to explain more about the RCIA process,
answer questions, and outline the schedule. Inquirers
are not pressured to make any commitment.
c) In past years, many people in our parish have served as
parish companions for those wishing to join the Church.
They have developed strong friendships by simply offering a
welcoming hand and caring spirit.
If you are interested in
meeting our prospective candidates and willing to
share
some time as a parish companion, please contact Pam
(234-8394) or Julie Niemeyer (292-1500). You may find that
this is a very rewarding ministry and even become updated
in Catholic teachings and practices yourself!
Please help us in some way to invite and welcome new faces,
who will in
turn offer new life and unique gifts to Sacred
Heart.
Adult Confirmation
Raised in the Church but
never confirmed? Adult confirmation preparation is
offered by the Waterloo metro parishes. This program
consists of topics to update adults (ages 18-80) in their
Catholic faith during a four week course. For more
information about these sessions, contact
Pam at 234-8394.