Faith Formation

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"Faith Formation" is infused in all programs and activities the Mission and Ministry Center provides. Through personal sacramental preparation, academic partnerships, discussions and dialogue, the Mission and Ministry Center is attentive to our Catholic heritage and tradition, each person’s faith and religious traditions, and those who are seeking support in their spiritual development.

The area of Faith Formation in the Mission and Ministry Center provides a focus on the sacramental preparation process, academic partnerships, and ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

  • If you are hoping to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Communion
    • RCIA starts sometime in September 
    • Initiation Mass will be at the end of April
  • For more information, contact Eddie Ventura, edv1@stmarys-ca.edu

RCIA at SMC

 

Other Resources

Explore the Catholic Faith

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Diocese of Oakland
Franciscan Media
Ascension Press

Miscellaneous Catholic resources

Catholic.org
The Holy See

 

Explore Issues from a Faith Perspective

Word on Fire
Catholic Relief Services
Network Lobby
Pax Christi USA

 

For women:

Blessed is She

 

For LGBTQIA+

New Ways Ministry

 

For people discerning:

VISION Vocation Network

 

For apologetics:

Catholic Answers

 

Prayer and Meditation Websites

Praying Each Day
Pray as You Go
Sacred Space
Meditate with Brother Camillus Chavez, FSC