St. John the Evangelist Church
510 Jackson Ave.  ¦  Defiance, OH  43512  ¦  419-782-7121
email: stjohn@stjohndefiance.org
Generations of Faith
Lifelong, intergenerational faith formation for the whole parish community
     *Generations of Faith is how all of us – adults, children, seniors, adolescents – learn together and engage in the life of the parish.
     *Generations of Faith provides the catechetical foundation on which every other religious education experience in the parish is built.
     *Generations of Faith is designed to help us learn and grow in our understanding of what it means to be a Catholic Christian in our homes, in the church, in the Defiance community and in the world.
·   Who participates?
It’s for EVERYONE. 
All are welcome!  This includes singles, couples, families, teens, seniors – EVERYONE. 
 
When does it happen?
Once a month October through May. 
Each month the session is offered twice: once on Sunday from 12:45 – 2:45 p.m. and once on Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
 
What happens during the session?
Food and fellowship, whole group experiences, age-appropriate learning activities, and prayer.
After gathering for a snack and social time, the community meets in church for prayer and a multigenerational experience.  Then children, adolescents and adults regroup to explore the meaning of the theme in separate, parallel groups.  To conclude the session, participants re-gather to share with one another what they learned, to pray and to return home ready to participate in the upcoming event and use the home activities.
 
Where does it take place?
St. John and St. Mary parishes take turns hosting the sessions. 
The church, parish center and school building at each site are used to maximize the learning experience. 
 
How much does it cost?
The registration fee for the entire season (7 sessions) is $50 for a household or $25 for a senior household or an individual.  Households that prefer to pay-as-you-go pay $10 per session for a household or $5 per session for a senior household or an individual.

 

 
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