Small Church Communities.."These communities are a sign of vitality within the Church, an instrument of formation and evangelization, and a solid starting point for a new society based on a "civilization of love." .....John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio 12/7/1990
What are Small Church Communities?
--- JUST THAT!!!
Ordinary People Connecting Life & Faith on a Regular Basis! |
Small Church Communities are groups of 8-12 ordinary people who meet every other week to share their life and faith by sharing on the gospel for the up coming Sunday.
These SCCs evolve to include formation, prayer, and service--the activities of the parish church in miniature.
Why do we need SCCs? We as American Catholics move more often and therefore have less stable relationships. There are many more miles between family members than generations ago. We are sometimes isolated and alone. In a large parish it is very possible to be sitting amid strangers even when we come to mass regularly! One of the basic needs a parish fills is the need to experience faith and love. Although St. Jerome is a very friendly parish, it is easy to fall between the cracks.
In a small church community you have the opportunity to deepen your prayer life and your relationships with other Catholic Christians. You have support in making the decisions that you know are right but are counter-cultural. You are affirmed because you are missed!
See SCC Guidelines about being involved with a Small Church Community.
Small Church Communities.."These communities are a sign of vitality within the Church, an instrument of formation and evangelization, and a solid starting point for a new society based on a "civilization of love." .....John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio
To attend a Small Church Church Community
that meets every other Tuesday at 7:00pm,
please call Dale and Dee at 623-939-4075 or e-mail using sjscc@cox.net
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