Children and Youth Formation
Saint Gabriel’s Parish is actively pursuing the engagement of youths and their families from within our community with the intention of helping individuals to discover and develop their faith through relevant, experiential, dynamic, learning activities and service to others.
Our new Faith Formation and Youth Group programs share the message in a way that interests, intrigues, engages and empowers participants – not only teaching what scripture says but what it means!
It’s important to know what biblical people were facing historically, but for our youth, it may be even more important to know how scripture applies to what they’re facing!
This Parish is meeting you where you are, as youth, as parents and as families, by offering experiences to discover and grow in faith, support parents and teens navigating today’s virtual and real world challenges, discover your individual gifts, and actively participate in serving others in our community and far beyond!
We invite all families and youths of all ages to join us:
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES SUNDAY MORNING @9:30am in the Education Wing (Pre School through High School)
YOUTH GROUP (7th grade through 12th) meets every week throughout the program year @6pm on WEDNESDAY and once a month on Sunday afternoon for service projects. Follow us at www.facebook.com/stgabrielsmarionfamilyministry for the latest dates and projects!
If you would like more information, or to register your child or youth please contact Wendy Reardon at FaithFormationStGabriels@gmail.com
Confirmation Classes are available every two years for those in the 10th grade and up.
Adult Formation
Saint Gabriel’s is committed to the ongoing catechesis and formation of its adult parishioners, and offers several opportunities for adults to engage with their faith. On this topic Fr. Eric sates, “As a priest I endeavor to help people interact with their faith on a deep level, and discover diverse ways of praying”.
Faith Forum takes place Wednesdays at 7:00pm, and is an ongoing adult formation hour following the Rooted Service. Course topics are diverse and range from theological discourse and in-depth Biblical study, to forums on social issues and global Anglicanism.
Women’s Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 10:00am in the Library, and is led by parishioners. This Bible study is a discussion-based round table time of reflection, study, and interpretation. Women of all ages are kindly invited.
Men’s Breakfast Group All men from the parish are welcome to join the men’s breakfast group on Thursdays at 8:00AM in the Parish Hall. We will partake of a hot breakfast, conversation, and fellowship. A brief time of some spiritual formation will be led by Fr. Eric.
Rector’s Book Group takes place roughly each season throughout the year and meets in the Library Tuesdays at 11:00AM. Father Eric chooses books and leads courses on varying topics. From church history and theology to spirituality and prayer anything is on the table. These subject oriented sessions are times filled with rich self-discovery and engaging conversation.
Advent and Lenten Discussion Groups take Place each year and often follow the yearly Living Compass Living Well book series. Courses are either self-led or led by the Rector.
Telephone – 508-748-1507
Fax – 508-748-1319
email: stgabrielsmarion@gmail.com