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NanaR
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| Location: | Kentucky USA |
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| First Name: | Ruth | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Born JW, born-again Catholic (Tiber Swim Team 2008) |
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Posted: Sat May 31st, 2008 03:50 pm |
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Dear friends:
This is Ruth, the barely-dry new Catholic convert.
After Mass on Wednesday night, a lady who I greatly respect asked me if I would serve on the Formation Committee. After ascertaining that it met on a night that I have open, I said yes.
Now I'm thinking "What WERE you thinking, Ruth?!?"
So HELP!!
What does the "Formation Committee" do?
First meeting is this coming Tuesday.
When, oh when, will I learn to keep my big mouth shut? 
Pax,
Ruth
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When you bend down to help someone up, that is the best exercise for your heart. -- Fr. Noe, 2007
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BodRod
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| Location: | Apple Valley, California USA |
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| First Name: | Cliff | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Raised an SDA, then Generic Christian, finally at home with ... |
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Posted: Sat May 31st, 2008 05:52 pm |
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I have been asked to serve on our Formation Committee and we have had our first meeting plus an individual meeting with our pastor. If I undestand Fr. correctly, he wants to increase the religious fervor and involvement of the parish membership. He wants to develop more prayer groups, study groups and intra-support groups and he wants the members of the FC to head up the various groups. While I think those activities are important, my current concern is reviewing the membership on proper procedures and respect for recieving the Holy Eucharist. However, we will do it Fr's. way and I will do what I can to help out.
I understand your comment on being a newbie. I have been a member for only 3 years and have already been involved in 5 ministries. It seems to me that there is a lot of work to do and a sever shortage of helpers so if you can help out in any of the ministries, committees or whatever, I am sure your help will be appreciated. 
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jacki
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| Location: | Essex, England, United Kingdom |
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Posted: Sun Jun 1st, 2008 01:36 am |
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I wonder sometimes. When I converted my Hubby said now be careful what you say yes to.
12 years or so later - lead in confirmation classes, eucharistic minister, brown owl, district commissioner. OK so the last two are guiding not church strictly but closely related.
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Posted: Sun Jun 1st, 2008 02:16 am |
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NanaR wrote: What does the "Formation Committee" do?
Well, it might well be different in different parishes, but "formation" is a general term we use for spiritual development. It would encompass religious education, scripture study, prayer services, and generally anything else that would strengthen the faith of the members of the parish.
As a former Protestant, they might well seek out and welcome your ideas and input. We Catholics have a lot of catching up to do with our Protestant friends in the area of faith formation. And if they wait a few years to invite you, you'll be too inculturated in Catholicism to be able to bring what you miss to the table.
Thanks for saying "yes".
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Ali
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Posted: Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 12:48 pm |
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NanaR wrote:
Am I crazy?
Shall I be 100% honest here? LOL J/K, of course!
How cool you were asked, and good for you for saying "yes". Hmmmm, that reminds me of someone else that said "yes" to the Lord 
Ali
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Modern disciple
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| First Name: | Modern Disciple | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Catholic since birth til death |
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 03:51 am |
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Hi. I don't know if my post is relevant. In our organization in school we have the Formation Committee that caters the spiritual development of our members. We have retreats like (just want to share) Ministerial Retreat, Eucharistic Orientation Retreat, Youth Encounter, Para-Consecration Retreat and Ignatian Retreat, prayers sessions and consultations. I know it's quite different with your formation committee.
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lifetone
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| Location: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA |
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| First Name: | Anne | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Methodist, Baptist, Wiccan/New Age, Pentecostal, Catholic |
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Posted: Wed Jun 4th, 2008 04:07 pm |
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Well...I'm really not the one to pass judgment on whether anyone is crazy or not, especially when I've consumed as much sugar as I just did. >< But that sounds like a lot of fun! I know what you mean about too many ministries but God always seems to make the time and let you bow out if need be. He has this way of making a way you know?
Love and prayers in Christ.
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