Adult Formation at the Cathedral
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Questions? Contact Mo. Michelle Robertshaw or Fr. Ted Clarkson
Life in Christ: Preparation for Baptism & Confirmation
Sundays | 11:35 - 12:35 p.m.
February 1 - March 29
Have you ever wondered why the baptismal font is located at the back of the church? It can seem like an odd place for it. Why not position it at the front, where everyone can easily see what is happening?
In fact, placing the font near the entrance of the nave is an ancient and intentional tradition. The font is located there to remind us that Baptism is our entrance into the life of the Church.
We may be born into Christian families, but we become Christians ourselves when we are baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Baptism is not a destination; it is a beginning—the moment we are filled with grace and sent into the world as ministers of the Gospel.
If that sounds like a significant responsibility, it is. For centuries, the Church has recognized the importance of preparing people for the Christian life. Early converts underwent a process known as the catechumenate, a year-long period of formation during which they studied scripture, learned the foundations of Christian doctrine, and practiced lives of compassion and service, particularly toward the poor and marginalized. Lent became the final season of preparation, culminating in baptism at Easter, when new Christians were welcomed into the Body of Christ and made heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Beginning February 1, we will offer a shorter, modern expression of this ancient practice. This class is for those who are unbaptized and curious about—or committed to—being baptized at Easter.
EfM: Wide Angle was created by the desire to offer an authentic EfM seminar experience that incorporates the Core Practices to those who may want to:
— try EfM without the four-year commitment of the classic program
— continue in their groups after they graduate from the 4-year program
— engage in formation through a variety of learning resources – videos, podcasts, blogs and short readings
— limit the reading, watching and listening prior to the seminar to 60 – 90 minutes
— experience a less academic introduction to EfM and Christian Formation
— enter a first or second faith formation experience as a transition to the academic study EfM: Classic offers
Interested? Contact Michelle Thomas.