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Ascension Catholic Church
7250 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, Fl. 33487
561-997-5486
Website: accboca.net
Rev. Gavin Badway, Pastor
Rev. Carl Hellwig, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Peter Van Nguyen, Retired in Residence
Deacon Lon Phillips, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Bruce Turnbull, Permanent Deacon
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September 2016—May 2017
Adult Faith Formation and
RCIA Programs
At
Ascension Catholic Church Boca Raton, Fl.
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Mission of Adult Faith Formation
At Ascension Catholic Church we strive to provide
educational experiences for adults that nurture the
development of mature Christian faith within the
adult community.
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator: Jocelyne Carrigan
Phone: 561-997-5486
Adult Faith Formation & RCIA Facilitators:
Fr. Gavin Badway Larry Dickson
Fr. Carl Hellwig Janine Dickson
Deacon Lon Lucy Pratt
Jocelyne Carrigan Greg Pratt
Scripture Studies P. 4-7
School of Christian Formation P. 5
Sunday Scripture P. 7
RCIA P. 8
RCIA Sponsors P. 9
RCIA Ministers
of Hospitality P. 10
Small Groups P. 11
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Small Groups
You are hearing about a new season here at Ascension and we want to step up in many ways. One way is Small Groups. We are creating Small Groups to be signs of a church, signs of hope. We are made for relationships; we have a personal faith but not a private faith. Nothing in our mission speaks about keeping what we do to ourselves.
The life of the church we read about in Acts was a common life, “All who believed were together and had all things in
common … Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their
homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the
people.” (Acts 2:44, 46-47)
Without Christ-centered friendships any journey of faith will most likely be slower, less steady and we’ll likely fall and fail. When we have friendships in which Christ is a central part, we connect with him in a way we will not on our own. In other words, we grow [Ascend] in faith relationally. (Rebuilt, White&Corcorcan p. 153)
Small Groups are intentional Christ-centered friendships. Gatherings are held once a week usually in a home. We watch
a video and discuss it along with questions. Why not join Small Group?
Meetings are held every day of the week.
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RCIA
Ministers of Hospitality
If you have a wonderful smile,
magnetic personality, and would like to help
welcome new members to the Catholic Church,
this ministry may be for you. As a bonus,
you will get to sit in on all the classes and get to
refresh your own faith walk. It’s a wonderful
way to help make new converts feel that they
are a part of something very special.
If interested in this very special ministry,
Contact Jocelyne Carrigan at
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Adult Studies Knowing that everyone is at a different place in their knowledge
of Scripture, we are attempting to provide a variety of courses
that will meet whatever needs you may have.
We will be offering Bible Studies for those who are just starting
their study of Scripture as well as more advanced studies.
Here is a list of what we will be offering
this fall & spring.
Beginners
Unlocking the
Mystery of the Bible
An 8 wk. course
starting in the spring of
2017
(see p. 4 for more info)
Intermediate
The Book of
Genesis A 24 week study running
Sept 21– Apr. 6
(see p. 4 for more info)
Instructor:
Jocelyne Carrigan
Church History A 13 week study running
Oct. 10-Jan 16
(see p 5 for more info)
Instructor:
Janine Dickson
Diocesan School of
Christian Formation
4 Sessions
Social Doctrine
Spirituality
Pastoral Ministry
Intro to Bible
(see p. 5 for more info)
Advanced
The Book of
Revelation A 13 week study running
Sept. 15-Dec. 15
(see p. 6 for more info)
Instructor:
Larry Dickson
A Study of the
Catechism of the
Catholic Church
Pillar 1—The Creed
A 12 week study
Spring 2017
(see p. 6 for more info)
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The Book of Genesis In the beginning…… That’s what Genesis is, the begin-
ning of the world and all living things and God created it
all. In this book one will also discover the answer to those
age-old questions: Where did I come from? Why am I
here? What is the purpose of my life? The answers to
these questions and many more are found in this in-depth
study. Genesis also sets the stage for God’s plan of re-
demption and plants the seeds of many important doc-
trines and Christian teachings that unfold in the rest of the
Bible.
Without Genesis, the Bible is incomprehensible, which makes this a "must" study!
Unlocking the Mystery of
the Bible In this course you will learn the story of
Salvation from beginning to end. You will learn to
navigate through the Old Testament & the
New Testament..
This simple program uses the Bible Timeline learning
system to give people a useful framework from which to
read and understand the Bible. We will take a
chronological walk through the Bible story in a way that
reveals God’s plan for His Creation; what went wrong at
the beginning; and how God worked through history to
reconcile his lost children to Himself while
building His kingdom.
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RCIA Sponsors
Sponsors wanted!
A sponsor plays a very important role
in the journey of someone interested in
becoming Catholic. As a sponsor you will
accompany your catechumen/candidate during
the rites and periods of election and initiation.
You will offer support and guidance and help the
individual feel at home among Catholics and
our parish community. Attending meetings
regularly with your candidate or catechumen
is an important part of being a sponsor.
If you are interested, please contact
Jocelyne Carrigan
by emailing her at
[email protected] to fill out a sponsor form.
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RCIA
Interested in learning more about
the
Catholic faith?
If you would like to join the Catholic Church or learn
more about the Catholic faith, please consider
participating in the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program.
The program consists of meeting with others to pray
and share questions and concerns of the faith. It is also
a time to learn about the Tradition and history of the
Catholic Church, while experiencing our beliefs and
worship.
This program is designed specifically for those who
are not in full communion with the Catholic Church.
If you have never been baptized, have been baptized in
another faith denomination or are Catholic but have
not received the Sacraments of Holy Communion or
Confirmation, this program is for you.
We meet on Monday evenings at 7:00 beginning
September 21st, and the program culminates at the
Easter Vigil Celebration in the spring.
Please contact Jocelyne Carrigan at
[email protected] for more information.
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Church History
Diocesan School of Christian Formation
This is a 3 year course of studies incorporating the
Bible,
The Core of our Faith (Christology), Church Studies
(Ecclesiology), and the Practice of our Faith.
Come share with other faithful your desire to learn
more of the Sacred Scriptures and the Catholic Church;
share your faith and your spiritual life.
―Knowing our scriptural, historical and theological
foundations is fundamental for all Catholics and I
highly encourage you to take part in the many courses
offered by the Diocesan School of Christian formation.‖
Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
The story of the Catholic Church spans thousands of years.
With an unlikely beginning in a remote outpost of the Roman
empire, the Catholic Church now claims over a billion living
members. The persecutions, martyrdoms, conquests, and
triumphs all came together to shape Western civilization as
we know it today.
Our identity as Catholics means that we are the inheritors of
the deeds of holy men and women who for 2,000 years have
built a great civilization and spread the Gospel throughout the
world. Church history is not just the recitation of popes,
people, places, and events; it is a story of adventure, intrigue,
rebellion, reform, and devotion. This story is, in fact, our
story; this is our family. If we know our past, and how we fit
into the story, we will be better prepared to face whatever
may come in the future.
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The Book of Revelation
The last book of the New Testament is also probably
the most difficult and misunderstood book of the
Bible. This is due to the fact that almost everything
described in Saint John’s vision is symbolic of
something else. The Early Church Fathers believed
that the Book of Revelation was an icon of the Mass.
Discover the beauty that unfolds each time we cele-
brate the Marriage Feast of the Lamb!
The Catechism of the
Catholic Church
The Creed—Pillar I The Creed makes the Catechism of the
Catholic Church come alive, showing you
how your personal journey of faith fits
into the amazing story of salvation told in
the Creed.
You will:
Discover how the Creed tells the entire story of salva-
tion in miniature
See how our happiness is God’s goal—and the ultimate
purpose of our journey
Learn what God’s “innermost secret” is and how we are
called to participate in it.
Learn why the Catechism should be treated less like a fact
book and more like a road map for our faith journey.
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Sunday Scripture
A Personal Application of
Weekend Mass Readings
This Scripture Study is meant to better prepare
you for the Mass for the coming weekend.
We read the readings that will be read
at Mass and discuss how we can apply its
teachings to our lives.
For more info contact the coordinator
Larry Dickson @
