Faith Formation Ministry :: ARISE

ARISE Brochure

An Invitation...

With three simple words, "Come and see..." Jesus invited the Apostles to get to know him, and each other, as they traveled together in faith. This group of acquaintances, soon to be friends, accepted Jesus' invitation and formed a small faith community.

An Opportunity...

Gathering together to learn from their Teacher, the Apostles also nourished each other by sharing their stories. They supported each other, laughed and cried together, ate and prayed together, and in the process their faith grew and their lives were enriched.

ARISE is about people like you nourishing and supporting each other as you face the challenges of life.

A Journey...

With Christ as their center, the Apostles began a journey of faith which spanned their lifetimes and which bears fruit even today. As their spiritual lives grew, so did their commitment to serving the poor and the needy. Using their unique God-given gifts, they sought to transform the causes of injustice in their world.

ARISE is about this spiritual journey which leads us to live the Gospel in our daily lives.

"Come and See..."

Listen to your heart and accept the invitation! Come and learn more about ARISE, a process of spiritual renewal and evangelization that enables people to develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in community, and reach out in service to others.

A Letter from the Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

Do you feel something tugging at your heart, leading you to consider new ways of nourishing your faith? Are you feeling that the hectic demands of life are preventing you from connecting with others? Chances are you are not alone in feeling that something in your life needs to change.

I believe that a wonderful process created by RENEW International provides an answer to these needs. ARISE Together in Christ offers a unique opportunity for each of us. Individually, and as a parish community, to begin a faith journey that can deepen or relationship with God and each other.

Because I believe so strongly in the value of ARISE, I am delighted that our parish has the opportunity to participate in the process. You will be receiving an invitation to sign up for a small faith-sharing group which will meet for 90 minutes each week for six weeks beginning in October.

It is my sincere hope that you will respond positively to this invitation and join us as we journey toward spiritual growth and new life in our parish community. I support this process wholeheartedly and look forward to participating in the small Christian communities that form the heart of ARISE.

Let's make this journey together!

Father Charles J. Higgins
Pastor, St. Joseph Parish