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NO Confirmation Class this Sunday, November 1. See you all again next Sunday, November 8!

MARRIAGE PREPARATION P. 5/5 Practical thoughts about your wedding: ·        Contact the priest who will celebrate your wedding and schedule an appointment well in advance. ·        BRIDEZILLA or bridechilla? Or maybe neither? ·        It is NOT only YOUR wedding. Anyone in attendance who cares about you is affected by your getting married. In a way, it is their ceremony as well. ·        What makes a wedding perfect for the bride? For the groom? For both mothers-in-law? For your future spouse’s nieces? For your cousin’s shy plus-one? Is there even such a thing as a wedding that is perfect for everyone? What does it mean in practice for you? ·        What would make you look back on your wedding and say, ‘That was a great wedding’? Would it be because you amazed people, you wowed people, you made people speechless, the caviar yo...

MARRIAGE PREPARATION P. 4/5 Reflections on the Catholic understanding of marriage: Please post your answers to each question in the comments. Each answer should be 10–40 words long. 1.        What can be said about marriage based on Genesis 1? 2.        What can be said about marriage based on Genesis 2? 3.        What does it mean that marriage is God’s plan? 4.        How does human sinfulness affect marriage? 5.        Why does the Church insist on inviting God into the marriage? Shouldn’t spouses be left to manage their relationship without God and just focus on loving each other? 6.        Is the statement ‘our love will carry us through difficult times’ consistent with Catholic teaching? 7.        What are the practical consequences of understanding marriag...

 MARRIAGE PREPARATION P. 3/5 Are You Ready for Marriage? It is important for EACH ONE OF YOU to reflect on whether you are ready for marriage, especially for a Catholic marriage. We hope you will return to this question many times during your preparation. As you discuss the questions below, please take seriously any differences you discover in your views. A marriage between two people who do not share basic values, hopes or plans can become very difficult . If you discover serious differences or have doubts but still wish to continue preparing for marriage, please consider talking to a qualified couples counselor. Do not ignore these differences or assume that they will simply disappear after the wedding. Also, be careful about discussing your relationship problems and doubts with family members or friends. They may have the best intentions, but they are not necessarily trained to help couples work through difficult issues. Remember, too, that your future spouse deserv...

MARRIAGE PREPARATION P. 2/5 Priority Area 1: understanding Catholic Marriage Please post your answers to each question in the comments. Each answer should be 10–40 words long. ·        What do you believe you are promising to each other? ·        What does “for better or for worse” mean to you? ·        What does permanence mean? ·        What does fidelity require? ·        What does it mean to marry sacramentally? ·        How will your faith actually affect your married life? ·        Review and post a reflection on the Questions Before Consent :  or click here:  https://www.foryourmarriage.org/the-questions-before-consent/ ·        Review and post a reflection on the Wedding Vows (= the Consent) (2 options: A and B; s...

MARRIAGE PREPARATION P.1/5 Catholic Marriage Preparation for English Speakers St. Stanisław Kostka Parish in Szczecin Congratulations! You have decided to invite God into your relationship and to celebrate your commitment to each other with your loved ones. We are happy to walk with you as you prepare for this important step in your lives. Below you will find an overview of your marriage preparation. The materials are divided into five separate parts to make them easier to use. Please let us know if you have any questions or difficulties. We want to help you! Last but not least, we pray for you! Areas of Preparation ·        Required paperwork ·        Understanding Catholic marriage ·        Reflecting on your readiness for marriage ·        Natural Family Planning (NFP) ·        Planning the wedding Steps to Com...

Confirmation Paperwork Congratulations on taking this step in your faith! By choosing to follow Jesus, you choose a path of wisdom, blessing and true happiness. We are happy to accompany you on this journey, and we pray for you! A Few Things to Know First ·        There is no need to worry about the paperwork. Priests all over the world are used to receiving requests like this. People move to other places and later need documents from the parish where they were baptized. This is quite normal! You will not surprise your parish priest by asking for these documents. ·        Please start collecting these documents as soon as possible. Communication between parishes in different countries can sometimes take longer than expected, so it is best not to leave this until the last minute. ·        If you have any questions or difficulties obtaining these documents, please speak to us. We will try t...

Confirmation Saint Reflection Please submit your reflection on the saint you have chosen as your Confirmation patron here. Include the following: The name of your chosen saint. A short explanation (up to 100 words): What inspires you about this saint? Is there something in the saint's life or spirituality that you admire or would like to follow? Why have you chosen this particular saint?

Jesus the Nobody with a Funny Name Dear all, If you missed the session (hi, W.!), please watch the video by clicking the link below. (W., I’m especially curious to hear what you think of the photographs!) The rest of you might find it useful to take another look at the maps and at Circle 3 — our response to the information we’ve received. But everything is OPTIONAL! This is one of the first videos I ever made, so please forgive its length, my monotone voice, and the other flaws. Today, I would definitely make it shorter and more lively. I hope you have a blessed day in your own non-important places with funny names! https://prezi.com/4efyws62sape/ordinary-holiness-a2-a-nobody-from-the-boonies/

 READING / IDOLS / 1st COMMANDMENT Working Draft: A Framework for Understanding Modern Idols 1. The promise of ultimate fulfillment The idol promises to satisfy our deepest needs: meaning, direction, self-worth, belonging, connection, and fulfillment. It presents itself as the ultimate answer to how to live well and become happy, leaving no need to seek a more fundamental source of fulfillment. 2. A complete answer to life The idol supplies a framework for interpreting reality: what matters most, what makes life worthwhile, what counts as success or failure, what counts as happiness and how to achieve it, and what we should ultimately pursue. 3. The commandments The governing principle translates into rules for living: what we must do, what we must avoid, what we must prioritize, and what we must believe about ourselves and others if we are to obtain the promised fulfillment. 4. The sacrifices We surrender time, relationships, health, freedom, or other goods to obey the idol's dema...

  CONFIRMATION 2027 For English-Speaking Adults St. Stanisław Kostka Church, Szczecin Congratulations! We are very happy to welcome you to our sacramental preparation program! We hope that the most valuable fruit of this program will be a deeper relationship with God . As you grow closer to God, you may discover greater happiness, peace, and fulfillment in your life. We would love to accompany you on this journey and help you grow in your relationship with God. Let’s pray: God, thank you for calling me to yourself. Please open my eyes, my ears, and my heart to your message as I prepare to receive the sacraments. Amen. Our English-speaking ministry is relatively new, and this is the first time we are offering this program. Please be patient with us as we continue to work out some of the details. We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or notice that something is unclear or needs to be corrected, please do not hesitate to ask or let us know. Let’s...