Faith Formation - Come to the Table
Come to the Table Brochure
Faith Formation at St. Margaret Mary is not just for children. The approach of Come to the Table is intergenerational and liturgically based. Monthly sessions begin with the Saturday 5:00 pm liturgy followed by a meal and a catechetical experience for all ending at 8:00 pm.
For more information contact Joan Duncan at 724-335-2336 or email at
jduncan@smmlb.org.
All sessions are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
- Mass begins at 5:00
- Meal at 6:00 in Sullivan Room
- Break out sessions for PreK-K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8 (jr high), 9-12 (sr.high) and adults
- All rejoin in the church
- Babysitting for children under 4 will be available.
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November 17, 2012 “Baptism: A New Beginning”
Learning Objectives
What happens to us when we are baptized?
What are the symbols of baptism?
Why is the font placed near the entrance of the church?
What is contained in the ambry?
Where and when are the oils consecrated and blessed? |
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December 15, 2012 “The word Becomes Flesh – A New Kind of Family”
Learning Objectives
Discussion of family – its role and purpose
Why are these statues in our churches?
Why do we call Jesus, Mary and Joseph the Holy Family?
Do Catholics ‘worship’ Mary and Joseph or ‘honor’ them?
How are we a ‘family’ that gathers each week to celebrate together? |
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January 19, 2013 “3 Sacraments of Initiation –The New Beginning in Christ”
Learning Objectives
What is a sacrament in Catholic teaching?
What are the sacraments of initiation?
How do the crucifix and stain glass windows depict these sacraments?
What are we called to be as fully initiated members of the Body of Christ?
What are we to do as full members of the Church – the Body of Christ? |
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February 16, 2013 “Lent, and the Stations of the Cross”
Learning Objectives
Walk through the 14 stations and identify them in the Passion Narratives
What do we do during Lent? Why? |
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March 16, 2013 “The Sacrament of Reconciliation – Another New Beginning”
Learning Objectives
What is sin?
Why is ‘reconciliation’ important in our lives?
Review and Explain the format of Reconciliation.
Prepare participants for the Rite of Penance this evening. Several priests will be available to hear the confessions of everyone from grade 2 through adults. |
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April 20, 2013 “Liturgy: Table of the Word and the Eucharist”
Learning Objectives
What do we do/what happens at our kitchen table every day?
What are the tables in the Sanctuary of the Church?
What happens when we receive the Holy Eucharist?
How do we ‘show’ Christ to others each day? |
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May 18, 2013 “Pentecost – Celebrating Our New Mission”
Learning Objectives
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What is the Holy Trinity? What is the Church?
What happened at Pentecost?
How is the Holy Spirit our helper and guide? |
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