Faith Formation

(Video discussion) What is holy water and how do I explain the reason that it is placed at the entrances of churches to my non-Catholic friends? Holy water is a sacramental; a reminder of the life of the church expressed and celebrated through the sacraments. By blessing ourselves with holy water as we enter the church,...
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Lent 2010 Spiritual Opportunities February 17 – Ash Wednesday Masses – 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm February 21 – World Prayer for Christian Unity – 4:00 pm – Nativity Daily Mass Chapel February 27 – Brunch and Learn “Change Your Life Overnight” – 10:00 am – Nativity Cafeteria February 26-27 – LinC joining with St....
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Our entire faith community of Nativity is invited to participate in the following: Wednesday, February 17,  Ash Wednesday Liturgy,  6:30 pm, Nativity Church Sunday, February 28, Building Strong Families Program,  4:00-6:00 pm, Nativity Cafeteria. Wednesday, March 24, Taco Bar & Service, 5:30-7:30 pm, Nativity Cafeteria. Wednesday, April 28, International Heifer Project Walk-a-Thon, 6:30-7:30 pm, Nativity Cafeteria
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This year, as  Nativity parish “Walks on as Disciples”, we continue to give back to others in need. The Nativity Youth, under the direction of Jordan Bucchorn, put together a great meal and a grad night for service. The youth served a delicious spaghetti dinner for over 250 people. Families also gathered to cut...
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This Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:45-7:30 pm in the Nativity School library, Fr. Gary will speak to PARENTS on some of the fundamentals of personal safety for children. His focus will be on how to protect children and teens from exploitation, abduction, internet crime, drugs and school violence in an environment that emphasizes the dignity...
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“Little Church” for 4 and 5 year olds Will my child have faith?  The aim of faith formation is nurturing the faith of a child so that it can grow.  At no age is this growth process more important and more delicate to achieve than on the pre-school level.  Psychologists emphasize the importance...
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Grades 1-6, 6:30-7:30 PM, begin in Church Grades 7-8, 6:30-7:30 PM, begin in Youth Room Grades 9-12, 7:45 9:00 PM, begin in the Youth Room “Walk On as Disciples” Sept. 23   Walk On as Disciples!                       Dance/photos/introductions                              Gym Sept. 30                 “Go…make disciples of all nations…”-Matthew 28:19                                               Church Oct. 7                     Class                      Parent Partnership...
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The “Catechist News Letter” can be found at http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/catechist
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A friend told me St. Jerome had a lot to do with the Bible translation. Didn’t he live long ago? St. Jerome (345-420), whose feast is celebrated on September 30, is accepted as the model of biblical scholarship and study. His knowledge of Hebrew, Greek and Latin enabled him to translate the Bible from the...
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All-Parish Dance on Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 PM in the Nativity Cafeteria/Gym. Plan on bringing a friend and having some fun! We will begin our year with a Kick Off Dance (live music featuring Dr. Delicious), photo both and meet our NEW Youth Minister, Jordan Buchhorn. *Bring a canned food item to help build our food tower.
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