What is a Small Church Community (SCC)?
Why do Small Church Communities Exist?
Who belongs to Small Church Communities?
How often do Small Church Communities meet?
How do I join a Small Church Community?
What is a Small Church Community (SCC)?
A Small Church Community is a small group of 8-15 adults who gather regularly to connect their faith with everyday life. The early Christians gathered in small groups, most frequently in a home. That experience allowed a deep sharing of faith and life. Today, SCCs facilitate that sharing in the presence of trusted friends. Relationships are formed in which sharing, listening, and genuine communication are nurtured. The sharing of faith leads to action on behalf of others.
Why do Small Church Communities Exist?
To meet and socialize with other parishioners as well as for MUTUAL SUPPORT during one's life journey.
For LEARNING to help take a more itelligent look at their faith and the world around them.
For FAITH SHARING and the connections between Scripture and church teaching and discernment of gospel responses appropriate to the concrete situations of life.
For PRAYER, recognizing the centrality of God's active presence in each member's life and in the life of the community.
For ACTION, working for compassion, justice, reconciliation and peace within the group, in the family, in the workplace and in the neighborhood.
The purpose of Small Church Communities is to help the participants make strong connections between their faith and their everyday life.
Who Belongs to Small Church Communities?
Most small communities are diverse in membership with single and married, young, middle-age and older people coming together to share faith and life. The richness of diversity reflected when we gather for parish-wide Liturgy is mirrored in the makeup of the small church communities.
How Often Do Small Communities Meet?
Most Small Church Communities gather in homes twice monthly on an evening of their choice.
How Do I Join A Small Church Community?
Twice yearly all parishioners are invited to participate in an initial experience of Small Church Community. However, interested people can always be introduced to membership in existing small communities at any time during the year. If you are interested in learning more about Small Church Communities call the parish office at 817-421-1387.
What is a Small Church Community (SCC)?
Why do Small Church Communities Exist?
Who belongs to Small Church Communities?
How often do Small Church Communities meet?
How do I join a Small Church Community?
What is a Small Church Community (SCC)?
A Small Church Community is a small group of 8-15 adults who gather regularly to connect their faith with everyday life. The early Christians gathered in small groups, most frequently in a home. That experience allowed a deep sharing of faith and life. Today, SCCs facilitate that sharing in the presence of trusted friends. Relationships are formed in which sharing, listening, and genuine communication are nurtured. The sharing of faith leads to action on behalf of others.
Why do Small Church Communities Exist?
To meet and socialize with other parishioners as well as for MUTUAL SUPPORT during one's life journey.
For LEARNING to help take a more itelligent look at their faith and the world around them.
For FAITH SHARING and the connections between Scripture and church teaching and discernment of gospel responses appropriate to the concrete situations of life.
For PRAYER, recognizing the centrality of God's active presence in each member's life and in the life of the community.
For ACTION, working for compassion, justice, reconciliation and peace within the group, in the family, in the workplace and in the neighborhood.
The purpose of Small Church Communities is to help the participants make strong connections between their faith and their everyday life.
Who Belongs to Small Church Communities?
Most small communities are diverse in membership with single and married, young, middle-age and older people coming together to share faith and life. The richness of diversity reflected when we gather for parish-wide Liturgy is mirrored in the makeup of the small church communities.
How Often Do Small Communities Meet?
Most Small Church Communities gather in homes twice monthly on an evening of their choice.
How Do I Join A Small Church Community?
Twice yearly all parishioners are invited to participate in an initial experience of Small Church Community. However, interested people can always be introduced to membership in existing small communities at any time during the year. If you are interested in learning more about Small Church Communities call the parish office at 817-421-1387.