Alpha Minstry
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The Alpha Ministry Team offers a video program in a group setting to those unfamiliar with the believer’s experience of Jesus Christ as a means of evangelization and connection to the Catholic Church. Alpha team members are comfortable sharing fellowship and their own faith journey with others in a group setting. There are ten sessions lasting 2 – 2 1/2 hours in each offering of the Alpha program.
Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Ministry
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The Pre-Cana Group offers engaged couples supportive companionship and their insight into married life through the prism of their personal experiences as committed Christians. Pre-Cana members are open to sharing themselves, to listening well, to growing in discipleship through the exchange of stories which are especially useful to deepen the faith and commitment of the engaged couple. Pre-Cana takes place in the spring and fall for six sessions each time.
If you are thinking about getting married at St. Elizabeth Church the first step in planning a wedding is to call the parish secretary (631-271- 4455) to arrange for an appointment with a priest or deacon. During that meeting you will discuss the rest of the process, including rules and regulations and information on Pre-Cana. We encourage you to read our Marriage FAQ as well.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults)
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The RCIA Group helps introduce adults who wish to become Catholic through year-long rituals in a process of study, sharing faith, participation at liturgy and companionship for the journey. RCIA ministers enjoy sharing their faith, and / or mentoring adult converts. They meet with the adult candidates for the sacraments of Initiation into the Church approximately 20 times a year for approximately an hour and a half each time.
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FOCCUS (Facilitate Open, Caring Communication, Understanding and Study) helps couples preparing for marriage enhance their relationship by discussing important topics including communication, problem-solving, religion, dual careers, parenting, intimacy, finances and more. The pre-marriage sessions offer a unique opportunity to celebrate a couple's strengths and practice positive communication skills. Facilitators are trained by the Diocese.
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