What would it be like to become a Christian as an adult instead of as a child?  What would the process of "becoming" look like for an adult? 

In some Christian churches it happens in one moment of prayer.  In the early church it was a process that took months (or more) in which one learned and developed and became increasingly convinced that this was the call they must heed.  This ancient practice is called the "catechumenate" (pronounced:

kat-i-kyoo-muh-neyt).  

We have a member of our community who has never been baptized and who has chosen to enter on that journey.  I am wondering if others might like to join him on this road.  It could be a way to "go over the basics" again, not just of "things to know" but basic Christian skills and experiences.  It could be a way of deepening your own faith even as you assist someone who wants to explore his own.  

This process would be especially appropriate, though not exclusively, for those who have never been baptized or confirmed or who have never been formally received into a Catholic church.  

We'll begin in early October and finish around the end of May.  Time commitments are negotiable.  I'm looking more for interest; we can make the schedule work.  Let me know if you are interested in walking this path, in learning and developing, and/or in assisting an interested inquirer.  

Your brother, 

Frank  

frank.krebs@stsclareandfrancis.org 

Companionship Ministry Training

Saturday, September 24, 2:30 - 4:30 pm

For those who were unable to come to our last training or who just want a refresher, Frank Krebs and Lisa von Stamwitz will be doing another Companioning Training session on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 2:30 to 4:30, at EUCC in the Old Library across from the pastors office. We will be joining  EUCC members in this dual training experience with the hope of developing a colaborative ministry between the two churches. For more information please contact Lisa von Stamwitz at lvonstamwitz@netzero.net or call 314-795-0114.