Faith Formation for Adults, Children & Youth
The role of catechists (teachers) is to put people in communion with Jesus Christ. The parish provides educational opportunities and guidance in supporting teachers. Catechists promote knowledge of faith, liturgical participation, preparation of Sacraments, teaching prayer, and forming youth to live moral lives.
Elementary, Middle & High School Catechist – The catechist is essential to the catechetical experience in our parish. No text or video can take the place of an energetic, faith-filled person who seeks to nurture the relationship of the children/youth with Jesus Christ. This ministry is a weekly commitment from September through April.
- Team Teaching – First-time catechists who want to become involved in teaching will be partnered with an experienced catechist.
- Baptism Mentors Ministry – Mentors (individuals or couples) accompany new families to baptism preparation sessions, and the baptismal ceremony, and are available after Baptism to support the family in living out their faith.
For more information, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 377-0506 or arleneparisircffp@gmail.com
Adult Faith Enrichment:
Advent & Lenten Devotionals
Each year parishioners and friends of St. Luke’s are invited by the Evangelization Committee to create a Devotional Booklet for Advent and Lent by submitting prayers, reflections, and experiences to enhance our learning, challenge us to live our faith each day, and gain an understanding of our shared journey of faith.
Book Groups
Watch the Bulletin and Website for upcoming groups!
Faith Sharing/Prayer Groups
Watch the Bulletin and Website for upcoming groups!
Scripture Study
Contact Richard Winslow for more information (518) 852-0508 or rwinslo2@me.com
RCIA: How Do I Become Catholic?
God calls each of us at different times in our lives. Faith is a personal journey that only you can decide if you are ready to embrace the Catholic faith that can make a difference in your life.
St. Luke’s offers a process of conversion and instruction called the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), to help you on your journey of faith.
What is the RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a formal process of instruction, prayer, ritual, community building, and spirituality whereby adults are welcomed as full members of the Roman Catholic community. Adults are received into the Church through the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Who Are They?
Adults involved in the RCIA process are either Catechumens or Candidates. Catechumens are those who have not been baptized in any faith denomination. Candidates have been baptized Catholic or in another Christian denomination and now wish to embrace the fullness of the Roman Catholic faith through the reception of the Eucharist and Confirmation.
How Long Does it Take?
There is no set period of time for the RCIA. Conversion, which is at the heart of the RCIA process, is a lifelong journey. However, the Church makes it clear that what is important is not meeting a schedule, but ensuring adequate preparation. Some adults require more time others less, depending on their spiritual readiness. Our process at St. Luke’s begins in September and concludes at the Easter Vigil. Those preparing for full membership in the Catholic Church meet weekly with RCIA Team members and sponsors. At any time during the RCIA process, you may choose not to continue or to continue at another time. This, too, is part of discerning how and when God is calling you to a rich, vibrant, and faith-filled life.
For more information, please call Fr. Isopo, at 346-3405, or sign up above by clicking the Faith Formation Registration button.