What is Renew?

·         A spiritual renewal process developed more than 20 years ago.  Since that time, Renew has spread to over 140 dioceses in the United States and another 130 dioceses in over 21 countries throughout the world.

·         A structured parish-wide program in which small faith communities are developed.

·         A response to the call of Pope John Paul II for a “new evangelization” for the 21st century.

·         An opportunity for Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners to become better connected, socialize and help each other grow spiritually.

 

How will Renew work?

·         Interested people sign-up indicating a small group preference (feel free to have a friend or spouse of another faith sign-up).

·         Faith communities of 8 to 12 people will be formed.

·         Meetings take place in a community member’s home once a week for six weeks for 90 minutes.

·         Using Renew materials and led by a trained leader, the group will pray, reflect on scripture and share how scriptures relate to everyday life.

·         After the six week session, you decide whether or not you (or your group) would like to continue into the next season.

·         Renew is meant as a one time, five season program and will not be offered again at Immaculate Heart of Mary.

 

The six-week Lenten Season II begins March 1-2^nd, 2003

Take time to reflect & RENEW your faith as we rebuild our church this lent.

 RENEW small faith groups have a choice of materials to use for this six-week season.

 

Option I:  Conversion

As we journey with and to God, we recognize our need for ongoing conversion. We participate in the paschal mystery of Jesus, that is, the passage from life to death to resurrection, and we welcome our own humanness with joy and gladness.

 

Week 1:  Willingness

Week 2:  Decision

Week 3:  A Glorious and Grace-Filled Life

Week 4:  Choosing New Life

Week 5:  “Lord, That I Might See”

Week 6:  “Do You Believe”

 

Option II:  Healing the Body of Christ

As Catholics, we are facing a critical time.  A crisis of confidence has shaken many.  As members of the Body of Christ, we know that when one part is ailing and suffering, we all suffer.  This six-week program is designed to help Catholics move forward in a positive fashion in the wake of highly publicized scandals.

 

Week 1:  The Church in Time of Crisis

Week 2:  A Church of Saints and Sinners

Week 3:  Healing, Repentance and Forgiveness

Week 4:  Relationships: Within the Church and to the World

Week 5:  Prayer and Spiritual Maturity

Week 6:  God’s Gift of the Eucharist and Other Sacraments

For more information, contact the Formation Office

 

Questions?

·        Look for further information at www.ihom.org

·        Send an email to the formation office at formation@ihom.org 

·        Call any of the Renew Core Community members:

                  Leisa Anslinger, Ted Bergh, Ed Birck, Kristen and Matt Breig, Marjie and Mike Cassani, Mary Pat England, Jerry Etienne, Dee and Jack Gauche, Ray Kunkel, Amy Leibreich, Betsy List, Leicia Milano, Susie O’Neil, Mary Lou Skelly, Claire Steuer, Barb Wasserman

 

Refer to the parish directory for phone numbers or contact the Formation Office at 388-4093.

 

Sign-Up

Click here to view and print the sign-up sheet.

 

 

Faith Sharing between RENEW Seasons

If you would like to do Faith Sharing between RENEW seasons, please go to

http://www.parishlife.com/faithshare1.htm  for reflections on the

Scripture readings, suggestions for sharing and action-for the next two

Sundays.