Adult Sunday School meets on most Sunday mornings from early September to the middle of May.  It follows the same schedule as the CFP.  It meets between the two Sunday morning Masses—from 9:40 to 10:40 AM.  This year (’02-’03) two options are available:

(1)   A study of the Acts of the Apostles in Meeting Room C.  Don Wade and Dale Dirkschneider lead this survey  of the life, events and actions of the Spirit in the early church.

(2)   A discussion of Catholic Social Teaching using the Book Option  for the Poor by Donal Dorr.  In this book Dorr summarizes the content and context of Papal statements from Leo XIII (1878) to John Paul II.  The questions at the end of each chapter are used to spur the discussion.

RENEW is a world wide program that began in New Jersey. It has been adopted by the Archdiocese of OKC and is to take place in all parishes.  It is a three year program Renew’s central focus is faith sharing in small groups.  Each group meets for a six week season twice each year.  The first season began in October of 2002.  The second season will be during lent of 2003.  These sessions will provide time for reflection and sharing, for mutual support, for prayer, for action, for learning and for celebration.  It is a marvelous time for gathering in small communities of Christians around the Word of God, to search together and support on another.  We need one another to celebrate the ways God is active in our lives and in our world.  All we need do is to accept and live God’s great love.  For more information and to sign up in a group click here.

Just Faith is an intense study of Catholic Social Teaching.  It involves weekly discussion sessions, two week end retreats, and hands on experiences with social action. It is a nine month commitment, each group includes about 17 people.  St. Charles will sponsor one program each year.  Contact Margaret Phipps for more information.

 Book Club meets every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in the Kastner Room.  The group selects a book to read and discuss chapter by chapter.  The group is currently discussing The Four Gospels and the Jesus Tradition by John O’Grady.

 Tuesday Morning Scripture is a women’s prayer and study group that meets in Meeting Room C from 9:30 to 11:00AM.  It is led by Bernice Martin. For more information call the parish office or Bernice.

Women’s Prayer Dinner  meets in Beckman Hall on the Second Monday of each month from September to May from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Each session includes dinner and a speaker. Reservations are required. Call the parish office.

Men’s Faith meets in Beckman Hall from 5:45 to 6:45. Each session includes a prayer service and a brotherly drink.  The 2002 Calendar is as follows: Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 8,,Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, 2003, ,Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1.

Pastoral Ministry Program is an Archdiocesan program offering a college degree and a Masters Degree program.  Classes may also be taken for personal enrichment and for an Archdiocesan Certificate.  The program offers the opportunity to continue the study of Scripture, theology and ministry.  For a brochure or to register, please contact (405)721-4202; (800)721-5651 Ext. 131 or sventresca@catholicdioceseokc.org 
 

The Christian Formation Program (CFP) attach the calendar and Handbook.

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 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the process by which adults prepare for Baptism, Confirmation and membership in the Roman Catholic Church.  Journey of Faith is a program designed for persons interested in learning about Catholicism and for those who desire to join the Roman Catholic Church.  Catholics who wish to review the Church’s teaching or who have been away from the practice of their faith and wish to return are also welcome and invited to attend the educational and formational parts of the program.

The Community of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church would like to invite you to experience A Journey of Faith by participating in The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.   The program  meets on Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from mid-September thru Easter each year.

                Child care is provided for your convenience in the Nursery next to the Journey of Faith class, free of charge.

Dimensions of Journey of Faith

CATECHISM - THE INSTRUCTION IS AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF BASIC CATHOLIC TEACHING.  IT WILL CONSIST OF LECTURE AND SMALL GROUP EXERCISES.   THE INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE FATHER PAUL GALLATIN, FATHER Oby Zunmas, AND VINCE BRADY, DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

 SPONSORSHIP - AN ADULT MEMBER OF THE ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY IS LINKED WITH EACH FAITH JOURNEYER TO BE A COMPANION AND TO SHARE THEIR FAITH STORY WITH THE CANDIDATE, HELPING INTEGRATE THEM INTO THE COMMUNITY.

 RETREATS - RETREATS ARE DESIGNED TO BRING YOU CLOSER TO GOD BY FOCUSING ON PRAYER.  THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FORMATION PROCESS.  TWO RETREATS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE SEASONS OF ADVENT AND LENT.  EACH RETREAT WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LITURGICAL EVENTS SURROUNDING THESE HOLY SEASONS AND WILL PREPARE YOU SPIRITUALLY.

 RITES of INITIATION and LITURGY - THE CLASS WILL EXPERIENCE THE VARIOUS LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS OF THE CHURCH WHICH LEAD TOWARD BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND EUCHARIST ¾ FULL MEMBERSHIP IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

If you are planning to attend the Journey of Faith Classes or if you would like to sponsor a candidate, please contact Vince Brady.

 Click here for the Journey of Faith Schedule for the current year.

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Sacramental Preparation

 Baptism

POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN:

1. Normally the children of parents who are registered members of St. Charles are baptized at St. Charles.

2. Normally parents are to attend a baptismal seminar prior to the scheduling of their child’s baptism. 

3. Normally baptisms occur during the celebration of the Eucharist.

4. Parents are encouraged to provide a white, family baptismal garment for use in the rite. 

5. If  the baptism does not occur during Eucharist, the second level of normal times for baptism are: after the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday evening or after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday morning.  Baptisms can be scheduled at other times if reason dictates. 

6. Both priests and deacons are the normal ministers of Baptism.

7. One schedules a baptism by completing the appropriate form at the Baptism Seminar, in the parish office or by phone.

A) Those forms are kept on the parish secretary’s desk until the date for the baptism arrives.  Any changes can be called in to her.

B) Parents should call the office a couple of days before their scheduled baptism to confirm their plans.  Usually, that means calling on Friday before the week end baptism.   The Parish number is 789-2595.

C) Parents should arrive for the Baptism at least 15 minutes before Mass is to begin.  They should make their presence known before  Mass begins by talking to an usher, priest or deacon. If the baptism is to take place at Mass the family should be seated in the front pews.  If the baptism is after Mass they should still make their presence known before Mass.   

8. All exceptions to the normal process of baptism should be discussed with one of the parish priests or the Director of Religious Education.

FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST COMMUNION       
The second grade is the normal time for the preparation for and celebration of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.  Following is a schedule for those events for ‘02-’03:

     The parent sessions are intended to assist parents in the preparation of their child for each of the sacraments.  If you have already been through this process you may need only pick up the materials and be aware of the calendar.  Materials will be distributed at the first parent session for each preparation period or out of the RE office. 

A donation of $20 for each preparation process is requested from each family to assist in materials and retreat expenses. 

Call Vince (405-789-2595) with question and concerns.

Confirmation
Confirmation is an integral part of youth ministry.

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Total Education Advisory Council

 Membership as of August 2002

Faith Questions:
Please use the form below to submit any questions you, a family member or friend may have about our faith.  The question will be forwarded to the Religious Education Director who will reply with an answer or forward the question to someone else who can.

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