SASKATOON, Sask. (CCN) — An “I Believe” series on the Nicene Creed, a movie forum focused on St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Called and Gifted introductory workshops in two locations were among the highlights of adult faith formation in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon held this fall.
Awaken series
Coordinated by Adult Faith Coordinator Astrid Alas, a four-session fall Awaken series “I Believe” explored elements of the Nicene Creed, offering a prayerful exploration of the three Persons of the Trinity as. well as a reflection on “Life Everlasting.”
“Each session provided an opportunity for participants to delve deeper into the foundational beliefs of their Catholic faith, exploring the rich meanings of each part of the Creed,” said Alas. The series coincided with this year’s 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, which proclaimed the Nicene Creed as a summary of the Catholic faith.
”I Believe…”
Held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, the Awaken series opened Oct. 7 with “The Father Almighty” presented by. Fr. Joe Nelo Penino, parochial vicar at the Cathedral of the Holy Family.
He challenged participants to reflect on their understanding of God as both “Almighty” and as “Father” and how that understanding impacts their relationship with God and with living their faith in the world.
Awaken continued with “Jesus Christ: Eternally Begotten” Oct. 14, as cathedral rector Fr. Gerard Cooper explored belief in our saviour, the eternal Son of God, who “lives before the face of God not just as a friend, but as a Son… in the most intimate unity with the Father.”
“Holy Spirit Giver of Life” was presented by Sr. Malou Tibayan of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity Oct. 21. She introduced scriptures that shed light on the mystery of the Trinity and the Holy Spirit — including examples of the Spirit’s action in the Old Testament, in the life of Jesus, and in the Acts of the Apostles.
She also explored the action of the Holy Spirit in our own time — in particular as the “principal agent of evangelization” (Evangelii Nunitandi #75) and as the giver of both gifts to keep and charisms to “give away.”
Finally, Sr. Mirasol Abala of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity offered a reflection on “Life Everlasting” to wind up the Awaken series Oct. 28, exploring the faith in the Resurrection that is at the heart of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
