Faith Formation Ministries
When we are baptized into the Catholic Church, we begin a lifelong journey to grow in understanding of our faith. Nativity BVM Parish supports our parishioners' faith formation through various ministries that educate and engage.
Please email ministries@nativity-bvm.org to inquire about any ministry you are interested in.
- RCIA
- Adult Faith Formation Series
- Book Club
- Parish Library
- Men's Spirituality Group
Please email ministries@nativity-bvm.org to inquire about any ministry you are interested in.
RCIA- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
RCIA is for those who desire to become Catholic, who is of another denomination, not baptized in any faith or if you just have questions. If you find yourself questioning your faith, or you desire to grow in the faith, or want to be refreshed in the faith, then RCIA is for you.
Adult Faith Formation Series
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Opportunities for Adult Faith Formation continue year-round through courses offered several times a year. Bible studies and video lectures are featured from solid Catholic sources such as Bishop Barron’s Word On Fire and the Augustine Institute. Discussion groups allow exploration and application to our lives. Courses are open to all and are free except for nominal charges for study guides.
Coordinator: Deacon Bill Kussmaul |
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Book Club
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Nativity BVM’s Book Club gathers bi-monthly to discuss a relevant book on the Catholic faith. The discussions are lively and enlightening in a faith-filled and supportive environment. Our meetings are facilitated by the Pastor, Father Bell, who is an avid reader. Members leave the discussions enriched by each others insights. Book club selections are publicized in the bulletin and books are available for purchase at the Rectory. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 610-566-0185.
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Parish Library
The books that fill our Conference Room shelves have been organized into a usable, self-service Library. Books are categorized according to topic (e.g. Saints, Prayer, Scripture Study) and collected on color-coded shelves. You may browse the library before or after any weekend Mass. There is no sign-out system. Simply take the book you want to read, keep it as long as you need it, and return it to the appropriate color-coded shelf.
Library donations are accepted. Books can be hardback or paper, must be in good shape and not heavily marked or underlined. Donations that are not accepted for the library (because duplicate, or not in good condition, etc.) will be placed on the “Take and Keep” shelf, or donated to the Media-Upper Providence Free Library for their book sale. Many thanks go to energetic volunteers led by retired librarian Rita Moore for making this resource accessible to all.
Library donations are accepted. Books can be hardback or paper, must be in good shape and not heavily marked or underlined. Donations that are not accepted for the library (because duplicate, or not in good condition, etc.) will be placed on the “Take and Keep” shelf, or donated to the Media-Upper Providence Free Library for their book sale. Many thanks go to energetic volunteers led by retired librarian Rita Moore for making this resource accessible to all.
Men’s Spirituality Group
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Our Men's Spirituality Group meets Friday mornings for reflection and discussion of the Gospel for the upcoming weekend. All men are invited to attend.
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