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At the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person; the Person of Jesus of Nazareth.
Faith formation in IC Loose Creek
Our parish offers ministries to members that increase their knowledge of the faith, draw them near to Christ in prayer and worship, and build community among our parishioners. Please see opportunities to get involved below.
Prayer Opportunities
Tuesday Evening Mass and Rosary - 5:30pm
First Friday Adoration - 8:30am to 5:30pm
Parish School of Religion at IC Loose Creek
PSR consists of one class each month for children in grades First through 8th grade, who do not attend Catholic school. Parents and their children both attend to strengthen the family in knowledge and understanding of our Catholic faith.
PSR meets the first Wednesday night of each month from September to May. Mass is prayed at 5:30pm with class immediately following.
Confirmation Preparation is held every other year for students in 7th and 8th grade. Confirmation classes are held separately from PSR on the Confirmation years.
Contact: Cindy Robertson
Growing in Faith
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
MATTHEW 21:19-20 (NABRE)
Thus, the teaching mission of the Church comes from Christ himself. The responsibility for fulfilling that mandate passes on unchanged to the bishops and to all Catholics.
Within each Catholic diocese, the diocesan bishop is its principal teacher. He is assisted by clergy, religious, and lay men and women who serve as educators and catechists in Catholic institutions, including elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, seminaries and parishes.
Catechesis is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the faith community and candidates for initiation into the Church about the teachings of Christ transmitted by the Apostles. It also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit.
The teaching authority of the Catholic Church, called the Magisterium, lies with all of the bishops who are led by the pope and guided by the Holy Spirit. The pope and bishops are the authoritative teachers in the Church.
In the Diocese of Jefferson City, there are many opportunities to grow in one's faith. Each parish provides faith formation for children, teenagers and adults. This is often in our schools, Parish Schools of Religion (PSR), Bible studies, and lay movements, such as Cursillo, Marriage Encounter, Teens Encounter Christ and more.