Sunday Adult Discussion Group
Adult formation sessions held twice per month immediately after Sunday 8:00am Mass will being using the Messy Family Project - Parenting in a Catholic Family.
Expectations of parents today are unrealistic and overwhelming. Everything from experts to social media puts parents under the microscope in a way that can cause anxiety and second-guessing. And as any parent knows, that’s unhelpful. And yes, parents are raising children in a culture that is not only unsupportive of even having kids, but is actively working to undermine the whole concept of parenting! Additionally, the supports that were once there to teach people how to parent—families of origin, supportive communities, dynamic churches—are missing in the lives of many of us. ALL of this contributes to many moms and dads feeling alone, overwhelmed, and stealing from them the joy that should accompany family life!
An overview of program content can be found here.
Heart of St. Francis Fraternity
The Secular Franciscan Order is a vocation, a Way of Life approved by the Church, for men and women, married or single, who are called to take an active part in the mission of Christ to bring "the good news of salvation" to the world. Secular Franciscans commit themselves to a life in Christ calling for a positive effort to promote Gospel attitudes among their contemporaries. They are united with each other in communities, through which they develop a sense of direction according to the Gospel spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi. The community in Houlton meets monthly for formation and fellowship.
