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Our parish Safeguard the Children Committee serves as the eyes, ears and voice for children and the vulnerable in our community. Over the last several years, the committee has worked with the parish leadership and staff to provide a safe environment for our children, resulting in a number of improvements and the implementation of important policies. Visit Parish Safeguard the Children for more information.
For more information about the VIRTUS® programs above, please visit www.virtusonline.org
Learn more about the ballot and the importance of making your voice heard by casting your vote.
Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome! youth@padreserra.org Also visit: Young Adults
We have a Parish Safeguard the Children Committee that serves as the eyes, ears and voice for children and the vulnerable in our community. Over the last several years, the committee has worked with the parish leadership and staff to provide a safe environment for our children, resulting in a number of improvements and the implementation of important policies. Visit Parish Safeguard for more information.
March 16 - 18, 2018 |
It's what Jesus said! Seven themes of our Catholic Social Teaching:
For further reading and understanding of these themes, click here for a link to the US Bishops website. LAUDATO SI: ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME · Read Pope Francis' encyclical. |  |
Friday, February 16 |  Also visit: Lent, Adults Faith Formation |
February 15 - March 20, 2018 |  |
Padre Serra is hosting the following sessions:
Friday February 16 12:15pm |
The Gospel of Mark: Faithful Followers of Jesus |
Fr. Felix Just, SJ |
Mark’s Gospel is proclaimed at mass this year. Come learn how to get the most of Mark. Fr. Felix will help us understand how this gospel is different than others, what his message is and how we can follow Jesus more closely. |
Tuesday February 20 7:30pm |
Marriage in Seven Bumper Stickers |
Dr. Janice Daurio |
The divorce rate among Catholics is almost as high as it is for the U.S. in general. Dr. Daurio will unpack this and offer seven simple ideas about marriage. |
Tuesday February 27 7:30pm |
Question & Answer |
Fr. Patrick Mullen |
Fr. Patrick will answer your anonymous question, written at the beginning of the session, so you can come to a deeper understanding of our beautiful Catholic faith. |
Tuesday March 6 7:30pm |
Islam in Today's World: Sunni, Shai, Sufi What's the difference? |
Dr. Amir Hussain |
Dr. Hussain will explain the differences between these various sects within Islam with a view to understanding the Middle East today. |
Friday March 9 12:15pm |
Fellowship and Faith through Creative Writing |
Linda Lowe & Panel |
Our own Padre Serra Writers’ Ministry will share how they use stories, poems and essays to share faith and spiritual strength with one another. Come learn more about this vibrant ministry in our parish! |
Tuesday March 20 7:30pm |
Something Fishy about Jonah |
Fr. Bill Lowe |
The book and story of Jonah is short and rather strange. Fr. Bill will guide us through its context and how it’s relevant for us today. Bring your bible. |
Check for sessions at other locations: 2018 University Series Calendar
Also visit: Lent, Faith Formation for Adults
Also visit: Lent, Faith Formation for Adults
Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options | Advance Health Care Directives and POLST | What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options |
In this three part series, professionals in the field of health care and in the church shared their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps need to be taken in preparation and upon death.
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team and the following partners:
Discipleship: Becoming Fools for Christ |
In our contemporary age, Christianity seems like a sensible and straightforward religious option among others. It is often viewed as compatible with the values and priorities of our society, politics, cultures, and other interests. And yet, the Gospel itself offers a very different set of insights, challenges, and inspiration.
This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
| | Daniel P. Horan, OFM, is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province of New York, worldwide marathon runner, musician, retreat director, blogger, theology professor, columnist for America magazine and author of several award-winning books, including Dating God. Get to know more through his website: www.danhoran.com and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/DanHoranOFM |
What is a parish mission?
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.
| Do you want a better understanding of God’s will for your life? Are you seeking a chance to grow personally and spiritually? Do you want to know what your spiritual gifts are and how to use them in life and ministry? Spiritual Gifts Discovery is a multi-day workshop that fosters spiritual and personal growth. Through teaching, prayer, and faith sharing in pairs, you will come to understand more fully whom God created you to be and what God wants you to do with your life. Each session builds on the previous so commitment to the journey is key. For more information, please contact Teresa Runyon | |
September 13, 2017
Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) helps people be transformed by discovering a new openness to the Holy Spirit. Their convention, “Aflame with the Spirit,” with more than 50 Catholic speakers and 70 presentations, will be in Anaheim.
The 2017 SCRC Convention provides a choice of programs:
Visit:
The 2017 SCRC Convention provides a choice of programs:
- Regular Talks
- A special Christ Triumphant track
- Teen Conference
- Children's Program and other special programs
Visit:
Everybody has one! |
| September 7 What’s Real? Realism or Non-Realism September 21 What’s Right? Absolutism or Relativism | September 14 What’s True? Absolutism or Relativism September 28 What is God? Wishful Thinking or Mind-Independent Existence |
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Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Janice Daurio will facilitate a 4-week series giving college students and college aged young adults the opportunity to share opinions and hear from others on life’s most important questions.
We’ll discuss what’s real, what’s true, what’s right and what God is.
We’ll discuss what’s real, what’s true, what’s right and what God is.
September 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 |  |
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