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The Faith Formation Commission coordinates all levels of educational and sacramental programming for the parish. The Youth Faith Formation oversees Blessed Sacrament school students, public school students and teens.
The Adult Faith Formation oversees all adult programs.
Moderator: Rev. Emanuel Magro 202.449.4617
Chairperson: Ann Hoffman 202.486.8291Sacramental Preparation
- Baptism (Parent-led Session) – Brian & Carla Shipley, bcship@comcast.net 703-798-5183
- Marriage Preparation – Melissa Kearney, kearney.melissa@gmail.com 202-536-8878
- RCIA – Rev. Emanuel Magro, emagro@blessedsacramentdc.org 202-449-4617
Bible Study Groups & Adult Education:
- Bread, Book and Brethren (BBB) – Nan Levine, seekings7@yahoo.com, 202-244-7691
Wednesday 9am session for men and women using Little Rock Scripture Studies in facilitated group discussions followed by video or outside speaker.
- Tuesday & Thursday Morning Adult Ed – Maryanne Kane, maryanneskane@gmail.com 202-577-7826
These 90mn morning sessions, led by experts in their field, cover biblical studies on Tuesday and theological and historical studies on Thursday, followed by active group discussion.
- Wednesday Early Morning – Rev. Emanuel Magro, emagro@blessedsacramentdc.org 202-449-4617
This hour-long detailed presentation, followed by discussion, starts at 7.30am.
- Wednesday Evening - Ceil Malphrus, ceilmalphrus@verizon.net 301-907-0827
Under the guidance of Catholic scholars from Ascension Press and Word on Fire, the studies consist of individual reflection followed by small group discussions and videos.Marriage and Family Life
Ann Hoffman, hoffmanja2@msn.com 202-486-8291
A resource for the enrichment and support of couples, parents and multi-faceted families.Young Adult Group
Rev. Emanuel Magro, emagro@blessedsacramentdc.org 202-449-4617
Members in their 20s and 30s celebrate God’s presence in their life through worship, fellowship, social events, charitable works & spiritual activities.
National Organizations
- Centering Prayer – www.contemplativeoutreach.org - Ellen Kadow, ekadow@hotmail.com 301-656-2855
We learn to be attentive to the present moment by meditating in silence which awakens our awareness of God’s presence within us. A short sharing follows. Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm.
- MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) - Mary Seidel, seidelmary0@gmail.com 202-285-4036
An 8 week journey of personal and spiritual growth. Through small group discussion, participants share their experiences of motherhood develop self-esteem, relationship skills and a more defined sense of their own spirituality.
- TMIY (That Man Is You) - https://paradisusdei.org - George Britton, gvbritton01@gmail.com 202-744-5323
This ministry is designed to give men the tools and skills to strengthen their faith in everyday life and become better husbands, fathers, sons and leaders at home, at work and in their community.
- WWP (Walking With Purpose) – https://walkingwithpurpose.com/
Tuesday Morning - Emily McKinnon, schoolmckinnon@yahoo.com 301-633-9055 (babysitting available) Tuesday Evening - Susan Brady, susaburr@gmail.com 301-204-0250
The study materials are designed to make the teachings of the Catholic Church relatable and understandable for women of all ages and stages of life. Small group discussion and Scripture study for 90mn.
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter - https://moments4marriage.org - Jack Gillis, jack@jagillis.com 301-652-3214 & Marilyn Mohrman-Gillis, marilynmgillis@gmail.com 202-345-7671
Traditionally a weekend experience which helps married couples deepen and strengthen their marriage through the use of skill building tools that facilitate more intimate communication.
Independent
Camp Maria – https://campmaria.org/
Kelly Cleary, kcleary@akingump.com 202-355-4378 (July Weekend)
Susan Campbell, susanmariecampbell@yahoo.com 202-360-8304 (Labor Day Weekend) Matthew Zogby, matthewzogby@gmail.com 202-368-7098 (Weekend after Labor Day)This annual family three-day retreat in Southern Maryland features daily outdoor mass, adult faith formation sessions with a priest and supervised crafts and sports for the children. Campers stay in cabins and have communal meals. There is swimming, canoeing, crabbing, bingo and old-fashioned fun for all.