Office of Parish Life

Evangelization

• Christmas Carol Festival

• Evangelization Workout

• Parish Partnership Program

• Vibrant Parish Life Newsletter

• Evangelization Resources

Lay Ecclesial Ministry

• ILEM

Small Christian Communities

• Bible Study Directory

• 'Come and See' Newsletter

• SCC Resource Manual

Office of Worship

Retreat Houses & House of Prayer

Spiritual Formation

Small Christian Communities

Usually, we define a Small Christian Community (SCC) as a gathering of 8-12 people who pray, share, support one another, learn, and go forth in mission, evangelizing one another for others and for our culture. Ministries, staffs, and committees may also include such elements into their meetings, thus becoming ministerial Small Christian Communities. The Scriptures as they appear in the Catholic Bible or in a lectionary are foundational to all sharing, but Church teachings and even secular documents may also be used.

Is Available To:

• Consult with clergy and parishioners on the establishment of SCCs within and outside of parish boundaries
• Offer introductory presentations and workshops on the rationale of a process for initiating SCCs in a variety of ministries and settings
• Foster greater awareness and engagement in the transforming power of the scriptures
• Network and collaborate with Diocesan and parish ministries and organizations interested in or involved in faith sharing activities
• Provide small group facilitators’ training and workshops, and ongoing formation events and resources for leaders and participants

Provides:

• Resources for Faith Sharing Communities 2008
• Come and See Newsletter
• Links through the Diocesan Website to presentations, workshops, conferences, and other matters pertinent to SCCs, faith sharing interests, and activity
  

• Resources for Faith Sharing Communities 2008 (313k, .PDF)

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