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1300 Northern Blvd
Manhasset NY 11030
Phone: 516-627-0385
Fax: 516-627-6070 |
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"If I say my "Yes" to God's desire to enter into my
life, I can become a bearer of Jesus. If I continue to say "Yes" to the
daily proposals of God, I can have the life of Jesus grow in me. If I
share with others in work and action, the life of a disciple of Jesus, I
can bring him to birth in their world" (Share the Word - Scripture
Reflections for Today's Disciples 1/29).
What happens after high school and college? Does your
Faith Formation come to a halt? St. Mary's realizes many adults are
searching for answers about their faith. The Adult Formation office of St.
Mary's offers adults many opportunities to enrich their spiritual growth as
they travel on the journey of becoming closer to God. We offer different
areas of study throughout the year with special programs during Advent and
Lent. Many presentations are geared to show how God's word fits into today's
everyday life.
Baptismal Preparation Team
Pre-Cana
Religious Education (Elementary School)
Religious Education (High School)
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Youth Ministry
Baptismal Preparation Team
In the Sacrament of Baptism we joyfully welcome the newly born children of
our parish into our community of faith. Parents who are preparing to have
their first child baptized are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation
Program, held on the first Monday of each month. This faith-enhancing
gathering helps to deepen their understanding of the special sacrament they
are about to participate in. It also allows them to hear the reflections and
personal experiences of some of the ministry members concerning the baptism
of their own children and the experience of living an active Catholic family
life. In addition to the group of people who host the Baptismal Preparation
Programs, this ministry consists of a second group of individuals who
provide assistance on a rotating basis at the baptismal ceremonies
themselves. These are held on the second and fourth Sundays of every month.
Ministry members greet parents, godparents and families when they arrive at
the church and guide parents through the Baptismal ceremony.
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Pre-Cana
Two host married couples come together to help prepare engaged couples for
the Sacrament of Marriage. They share their faith, as well as their own
marriage experiences and challenges. Presenting couples facilitate
discussions and lead prayer as they bring the engaged couple to a better
understanding of the commitment they are about to make. This unique program
meets weekly for one month in the home of one of the host couples.
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