Faith Formation

Faith Formation

Called & Gifted
 
Each of us is created uniquely by God, in our time and place, for a purpose. When we understand and allow ourselves to be aligned with that purpose we are energised and fulfilled; and God’s love and provision is able to flow more freely exactly where it is needed, through our spiritual gifts (charisms).
 
Called and Gifted is the discernment process that helps us unlock our story, understand our gifts and discover our unique mission.
Called and Gifted has a rich history stemming from the Catherine of Siena Institute and the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.
 
Called & Gifted begins in our parish on Saturday 28 September 1.00–8.00pm. This will be a teaching day and an introduction to the discernment process.
 
To register for Called & Gifted please complete the registration form by following this link: Called & Gifted Registration
 
A charism is more than a talent or personal quality. It is a grace, a gift that God gives through the Holy Spirit. Not because someone is better than others but rather so that he puts it at the service of others with the same gratitude and love with which he has received it.
Pope Francis
 
Adult Formation

Have you ever struggled to answer the question, Why are you a Catholic? Have you ever wondered why we believe what we believe? Have you ever asked, Why did I stop learning about my faith when I was a child? Our parishes of Sacred Heart and Blessed Sacrament are together offering a wonderful opportunity to develop and deepen your relationship with God and the Church by exploring our Catholic faith.

We have established an adult formation group which meets in person growing in faith together.  We began with films from Bishop Robert Barron’s ‘Word on Fire’ series. The films covered a wide range of faith themes such as The Mass, The Saints and The Sacraments. Exploring these, together with lively and stimulating conversation opened our minds to the riches of our faith and the treasures of the Church’s teaching.

We are now moving onto a new format, but still exploring aspects of the Catholic faith with talks, films and discussion. Please join us, we can guarantee stimulating discussions and open learning. Please refer to the Parish Newsletter to get detailed times for when and where we are meeting.

To get a flavour of what’s on offer watch the trailer for the series ‘Catholicism’ by clicking this link. To join us on this journey of discovery or to find out more, register by simply clicking this link. We look forward to seeing you.

Wednesday Word

A weekly opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ through reading and reflecting on scripture. We meet every Wednesday at 2.00pm in small groups to read the Gospel for the coming Sunday and to share personal thoughts and reflections. It’s a wonderful way of preparing for and engaging more fully with the themes and message of the readings. If you would like to join a Wednesday Word group contact Maria at exeter-pastoral-assistant@prcdtr.org.uk
We look forward to meeting you and journeying together in faith.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 29 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2QJ
Telephone: 01392 274724 Email: exeter-heavitree@prcdtr.org.uk