Adult Faith Formation

Contact:

Adult Faith Formation Director and RCIA Coordinator:

Eby Kurian, M.A.


ekurian@maryqueenchurch.org 


281-482-1391, X319


Meeting Time: Varies with activities


Meeting Location: Varies with activities

Scripture


But as it is written: "What eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him," this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. (1 Cor. 2:9-10)


Mission Statement


The mission of the Mary Queen Adult Faith Formation program is to help adults nurture a friendship, knowledge of love and God, and to prepare them to witness to the Gospel - to help form the evangelized and evangelizers.


Ministry Description


Mary Queen Church, Friendswood, seeks to provide for and continuously discern the faith formation needs of all people in our parish. The parish programs for Adult Faith Formation (AFF) recognize that the primary mission of the Church is to evangelize and therefore seeks to support the spiritual journey and faith development of the people of God. The wide variety of programs recognizes that there are many levels of understanding of the faith, and stages of faith development, of the unique individuals that make up the community at Mary Queen Church. all are warmly welcome. All are invited to participate in the mission and life of the Church and of our parish. The role of the parish office for Adult Faith Formation is to help parishioners grow as evangelized disciples, as children of God, as doers of the Gospel. The AFF program seeks the help of parishioners who enjoy teaching adults, or who enjoy facilitating group discussions. Event coordination, planning and implementation skills are highly appreciated.


Adult Faith Formation Programs


  • Adult Catechesis Events and Classes - Faith Formation
  • DVD Adult Faith Formation Series
  • Scripture Study Sessions
  • Scripture Prayer Groups
  • Prayer / Faith Sharing Groups
  • Study Groups
  • Support and Meditation Groups
  • Coordination of Sacramental Preparation of Adults


Preparation for Initiation into the Church - RCIA

Workshops and Development Opportunities:

  • Retreats - for men, women and families
  • Ministry Discernment and Spiritual Enrichment
  • Ministry Development and Leadership Workshops
  • Special speakers and Parish Missions


Events


As planned by the Adult Faith Formation Office


Volunteer/Service Opportunities


  • Facilitate Study or Prayer Groups
  • Facilitate Scripture Study
  • Coordinators of special events
  • Serve on AFF Advisory Committee