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Faith Formation Information
Grades K through 12

In his last words to the apostles, Jesus gave them a mission:

"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." (Mt 28:19-20)

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 Magisterial, 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 this section of our Web site, you can find information about many forms of Catholic teaching. (USCCB)

Faith Formation at St. Gabriel Catholic Church

Faith Formation is a continuing process of growth in your faith life and a deeper understanding of what your faith means to you, how do you live in the world of Jesus Christ?

Everyone experiences doubts about the faith at times - “I have” many times, Pope Francis said - but such doubts can be “a sign that we want to know God better and more deeply.”

Formation is not restricted to an age or a category it is for all believers!

For more information contact the Faith Formation Office (360) 876-2762 / annie@stgabepop.org

POP

We are called to catechize our young people, we strive to catechize the entire Price of Peace Community no matter with language they speak or the culture they were born too.

Elementary Catechesis
Elementary Catechesis is designed for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Our program includes catechesis for every grade level, and sacramental prep for First Confession and First Holy Communion.

Middle School
Middle School is now the age of Confirmation in the Seattle Archdiocese, the new Parish's program for our younger teens (sixth through eighth grade). Our ministry will help children navigate difficult middle school years with confidence, purity, and faith.

High School Youth Group
Detail to come!

For more information contact Ramiro Gaspar Lorenzo @ 360-205-4249 ramiro@stgabepop.org or Maria Murphree (360) 228-7004  michael@stgabepop.org
Para más información contacte a Ramiro Gaspar Lorenzo @ 360-205-4249 ramiro@stgabepop.org or Maria Murphree (360) 228-7004  michael@stgabepop.org

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