The purpose of the Spiritual Life Commission is to deepen the spiritual life of the parish by helping the individual and community to respond to the presence of God in one's life - allowing people to grow, act and share.
Adult Confirmation
If you are an adult and have never been confirmed, it is never too late. There are four classes and an evening of prayer that will be offered in the spring. The sacrament of Confirmation takes place on Pentecost Sunday each year at St. Joseph Cathedral. Please indicate if you are interested in being part of this adult learning group. Catechists are always welcome to help with the classes.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Adult Education Opportunities
Little Rock Scripture Studies beginning Wednesday, July 14, 2010 (for 13 weeks)
See Bible Study Classes listed below for details.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Annual Parish Mission Team
Many parishioners are needed to assist in the areas of liturgy, publicity, hospitality, environment, etc., with the parish-wide mission/retreat held in January each year. The team meets in the Fall to prepare for the Annual Mission. Commitment: determined by team.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Baptismal Team
This is a team of parishioners who meet on a rotating monthly basis with expectant and new parents in a seminar setting to share faith and to prepare them for the sacrament of Baptism. The team also assists with the celebration of Baptism by greeting, giving instructions to, and escorting families as they celebrate the sacrament both during and after weekend Masses on various weekends during the year.
Commitment: three times a year. CONTACT: Cherry Riggs , 225-293-2212
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Beginning Experience Weekend, August 20-22
This weekend is for all Divorced, Separated and Widowed persons. All Faiths are welcome. Click
here for a flyer with more information or call Angela, 278-7321, or Judy, 939-4201, or email
angelafalgoust@staloysiusparish.com.
Bible Study Class
Bible Study is offered throughout the year. There are day time and night time sessions. Those interested in being part of a study group are asked to sign up. Facilitators will be trained to lead the groups.
Little Rock Scripture Studies beginning Wednesday, July 14, 2010 (for 13 weeks)
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Charismatic Prayer Group
The St. George Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group strives to help each member deepen his/her relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ through prayer, praise and worship, using the gifts of the Holy Spirit, in submission to church authority. This group gathers on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chapel to praise God.
We begin with the rosary and follow with one hour of songs, praise and worship. Since we are a charismatic group, we are open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in 1 Cor 12. We respect and encourage each member's individual style of praise. We end the evening with a teaching, a time of sharing, intercessory prayer, a Mass or extended worship.
CONTACT: Stephanie Armand, 225-614-0885
Catechist: RCIA & Re-Membering
Catechists are needed to do weekly presentations to those in RCIA (Monday nights) and Re-Membering Church (Sunday mornings). All catechist must be Diocesan certified or working on certification.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Catechumenate (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
This initiation ministry works with those who are interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith. RCIA meets on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Commitment: weekly
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Catechists facilitate and share faith with the candidates/catechumens.
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Sponsors are chosen from a sponsor pool to walk the journey of faith with the candidates and catechumens. Sponsors are always needed.
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Scripture sharers meet with the candidates during Sunday Mass to facilitate reflection on the Scripture readings.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-392-2212
RCIA Core Team
The Core team facilitates the RCIA process by meeting monthly and planning the faith sharing sessions, offering support, taking part in the discernment process for the candidates and catechumens, and helping out with retreats and Rites.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Evangelization Team
The purpose of this ministry is to raise
our awareness of our call by Jesus to evangelize wherever we find ourselves. The team will help the different ministries in our parish evaluate how well they are carrying out this mandate by Christ and find ways to do a better job.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Labyrinth Facilitators
Facilitators are needed to conduct prayer walks for our outdoor Labyrinth. Training from the parish is required. Facilitated Labyrinth walks are offered to parishioners.
CONTACT: Cherry Riggs, 225-293-2212
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary meets once a week for prayer and spiritual direction and to report on work assignments. Active members perform one or two hours of apostolic work per week.
Commitment: weekly for one or two hours
CONTACT: Juanita Zeno, 225-293-5177
Marriage Preparation Team
These couples, chosen by the pastor, meet with about four individual engaged couples per year to share faith and to assist engaged couples in preparation for married life.
Commitment: two to four times a year
CONTACT: Bill Boudet, 225-766-1624
Prayer Line
The St. George Prayer Line supports the community in its concerns and specific needs through personal home prayer. The Prayer Line receives and records in a prayer line notebook all prayer requests and passes them on.
Commitment: as needed
CONTACT: Don & Linda Monies, 225-766-9308
That Man Is You!
That Man is You! is a 26 week interactive Bible study focused on the development of men in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming society. The program is divided into two 13 week sessions. The Fall session emphasizes the development of the Scriptural vision of man, especially in his relationship to his family and society while the Spring session emphasizes the practical means of becoming that man. New session starts
September 10 to St. George Parish, gathering on Friday mornings @ 6:00 AM in the Kleinpeter Activity Center. Register for this free program at the door. For additional information, please visit the TMIY website. CONTACT: Brian Patton, 225-266-4204
Re-Building - Divorced and Separated Recovery Program
Begins in September.
Re-Membering Church
Re-Membering Church is a process of reconciliation, renewal and updating for Catholics who have been suffering estrangements or alienation from the institutional Church, and who feel called by the Spirit to return to the practice of faith.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Re-Membering Church Companions
Trained by the parish, catechists and companions accompany the returning Catholic by being present and sharing the faith with them.
Commitment: weekly on Sunday mornings
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Re-Membering Core Team
The Core team meets monthly to plan and carry out the process of Re-Membering Church. Part of the planning includes hospitality, working with the retreats, sharing faith and catechesis.
CONTACT: Paul Wiggins, 225-292-1569
Rosary Prayer Group
The primary mission of this group is to pray and promote Marian devotions and the Rosary. The group prays the Rosary 30 minutes before weekday Mass and participates in and promotes First Saturday Devotions.
Commitment: as determined by group
CONTACT: Bonnie LeBoeuf, 225-769-3414
Small Christian Communities
These are small groups of people who gather regularly in homes to reflect on the Sunday scriptures, share faith, and connect everyday life with their faith. You have the option of seasonal groups or ongoing groups.
All of the meetings include prayer in various forms and may include other activities such as bible study, reflection, meditation and journaling. Members are invited to share their life experiences, feelings, views and faith; however, some members may simply listen if they choose. Some groups offer programs that resemble "mini retreats," and some groups perform community service, such as preparing meals for the Bishop Ott Shelter.
The schedule and content of the meetings is a decision of the group itself. There are no rules for SCC's but there is guidance and initial training from members of the parish's SCC Core Team to help new groups get started. Each group is connected to the the Parish through a representative of the group who serves as the Pastoral Contact (PC). PCs from different groups and the SCC Core Team meet to share resources to help support the SCCs.
Commitment: determined by group
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Small Faith Sharing Group Leader
The Small Group leader will facilitate the group in faith sharing, be willing to host the group at their own home or the home of someone else in the group. The facilitator will be trained and given the necessary materials to lead the group. They must also be willing to pass on communication to their groups as needed.
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
Vocations Committee
A joint parish and school committee that fosters spiritual growth and development of all parishioners. Its mission is to promote and support religious vocations among parishioners of St. George. The committee desires to educate the school and parish community in the awareness of their single, married, religious, or ordained ministry as a vocation.
Commitment: This committee meets quarterly
CONTACT: Karen Fawley, 225-293-2212
