Small Groups
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Small Groups at Saint Rose of Lima
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Why Small Groups?
As Christians, we are all called to share our life in Christ with one another. When we gather together, we have the chance to be seen, known, and loved, and when we are seen, known, and loved, we flourish.
Each and every Catholic requires a Christian community within which he or she can live and grow, and one of the fruits of the ongoing synod process in our archdiocese is the launching of parish “small groups,” gatherings of 6 - 12 people who navigate Christian life and share in the journey together.
Small groups are an important way for us to form, nourish and shape our faith lives with others. They can help us, our family, and our friends to know, love and follow Jesus more closely and to live more joyful, abundant Christian lives.
Goals of small groups:To grow in intimacy with the Lord
To grow in love of one another
To share Jesus with others
To minister in the mystical Body of the Church
To give and receive support
To form missionary disciples
To train new leaders
In addition to our small groups, we have the following Faith Enrichment Groups and Bible Studies. These groups follow a slightly different format, but share the common purpose of creating community centered on growing together in our faith in Christ.That Man is You (TMIY)
Women of Faith
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FAQs
- What does a Small Group meeting look like?
- What is the time commitment?
- Who is leading the groups?
- Is attendance required at every meeting?
- What will we talk about in Small Groups?
- Do I have to be a parishioner of Saint Rose to join a small group here?
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Each Small Group meeting will typically include these seven parts:
- Song and Praise
- Personal Sharing about what God has done in your life recently
- Teaching from Father Paveglio, Saint Rose Community, or another trusted Catholic Resource
- Discussion about the teaching
- Announcements
- Prayers of Intercession
- Healing Prayer
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Group meetings will be 90 minutes long, and will meet a minimum of twice per month, and a maximum of once per week. Specific group meeting days, times, and location will vary depending upon the group.
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Faith-filled parishioners, just like you! We have several parishioners who have completed a training series and have participated in small groups together to prepare for this new model of ministry at Saint Rose.
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No, the beauty of Small Groups is that they create a place for people to live faith together within the context of normal busy lives. So, regular attendance is encouraged for your own benefit, but your group will understand if you can't be there occasionally.
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Discussions in Small Group will be two-fold:
- Personal Sharing: Simply sharing what has gone done in your life recently, and what you have done for God.
- Discussion of the meetings teaching lesson
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Everyone is welcome to join one of our small groups.
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We ask for your continued prayers as small group communities begin to grow in our parish. If you are interested in learning more about the Archdiocesan Synod, you can visit the archdiocesan website and watch videos or read articles. Additionally, you can hear more from Archbishop Hebda and Deacon Joseph Michalak on the Practicing Catholic show.
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