Faith Formation

Our 2010 Lenten preparations included Eco-Spirituality & Stewardship. Sr. Ann Vonder Meulen, OSF led an evening session that included discussion of personal and corporate stewardship, encouragement and empowerment for recycling programs, and included scriptual and spiritual dimensions in our daily lives.

 She shared the Sisters of Saint Francis' projects in Oldenburg, Indiana specifically at Michaela Farm and the composting program at the convent.

Continuing this theme, Mindy Rickenbaugh led a wonderful afternoon of swapping--recycling our used items with others. It was an enjoyable afternoon for all. Items that remained were donated to Sr. Amy's Appilachian Project.

For more things that we can do to care for creation, check out Sr. Ann's Earthcare Blog.

Adult faith formation is concerned with the ongoing faith life of adults. It asks the question: What do adults within the parish community need in order to grow in their faith? The goals of faith formation are: holiness of life (deepening of relationship with Christ in everyday life), active participation in the Christian community and service of God and neighbor.

Our mission is to implement the vision presented in the United States Bishop’s pastoral plan Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us

• We seek to form a parish that is vitally alive in the faith. This community will provide a parish climate and an array of activities and resources designed to help adults more fully understand and live their faith.  
• We seek to form adults who actively cultivate a lively baptismal and eucharistic spirituality with a powerful sense of mission and apostolate. Nourished by word, sacrament, and communal life, they will witness and share the Gospel in their homes, neighborhoods, places of work, and centers of culture.

Our mission has a twofold dimension:

• The Formation of Parish Leadership for Adult Faith Formation.
• The offering of Faith Formation Opportunities for Adults around the parish.

The St. Clement Faith Formation team meets throughout the year to plan events and activities. To join the team, contact Director of Religious Education, Larry Ungerer