Espiritu Santo Catholic Church has an immediate opening for a part-time Adult Faith Formation Coordinator. The position will entail frequent evening and weekend work. Candidates must have a BA in Theology/Religious Education or a related field and experience in Catechetical ministry, group facilitating, educational methods, and supervision. Candidates must also be committed to the vision of catechesis as set forth in the GDC and NDC and be a practicing Catholic. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Karen Heaphy, Pastoral Associate, Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

The Cornerstone Scripture study strives to build, strengthen and deepen a personal and loving relationship with God and His people through prayer and study of His Word.  It is composed of four integrated approaches:  the questions, the small groups, the lecture and the commentary.  Different books of the Bible are studied each year starting in September and ending in April.  The study for this year is the Gospel according to Mark.  Meetings are on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am -11:30 am following the 8:30 am Mass. Babysitting is available.

Additional information about The Cornerstone can be found at their website www.TheCornerstoneScriptureStudy.org.  For more information contact Karen Heaphy at the Church Office at 727.726.8477 x310.

Various Adult Faith Formation programs are offered on Monday evenings to coincide with our Monday evening Religious Education program. We meet in the Parish Center from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. In the past we have focused on Bible studies utilizing “The Great Adventure Foundational Study Series” which is a interactive study using a workbook, teaching using DVD, and faith sharing.   We have also offered a program on “Catholicism 101” developed by Jeff Cavins on Sunday mornings while our Parish Center was being renovated. The intention is to offer more opportunities in the future to connect faith to life and life to faith.

What is in this for me? 

• Have you tried explaining your Catholic Faith to your children, family or friends but found it difficult? 
• Are you interested in learning more about your Catholic faith?  
• What is the true meaning of the Mass? Have you been "inactive" or away from the Church for a while?
• Are you looking for a spiritual home?

If you have answered "YES" to any of these, we would love to hear from you!!

Espiritu Santo Catholic Church has a ministry to reach out to Catholics who no longer attend Mass regularly or who are not participating in the sacramental life of the Church. This ministry meets on Thursday evenings during Lent in the Gathering Room.  The dates for 2012 are February 16, 2012 through March 29, 2012. Sessions are facilitated by Gert Panacci along with speakers, primarily priests. Topics of the sessions are:

• Welcome, Overview
• Concepts of God, Jesus, Church
• The Sacraments
• The Mass, Eucharist
• Changes since Vatican II
• What Catholics Believe: The Creed
• Evening of Reflection

Espiritu Santo is sure to be an even nicer place because you're back!

Contact Karen Heaphy at the Church Office at 727.726.8477 x310