Faith Formation and Christian Education – Page 77

Quote for reflection (Sunday, January 5, 2020)

“God sometimes takes us into troubled waters not to drown us but to cleanse us. Baptism is an outward testimony of an inward transformation. It’s the first step of obedience […]

2020-01-03 Reflections

Question for Reflection (Sunday, January 5, 2020)

In what ways does your baptismal vows enable and empower you to live and walk as children of Christ?

2020-01-03 Reflections

Did you Know? (Sunday, December 29, 2019)

There is no evidence for the observance of Christmas Day on December 25 before 300 AD. In fact, the earliest record of December 25 as a church festival is in […]

2019-12-28 Did You Know

Quote for Reflection (Sunday, December 29, 2019)

It’s funny how we ‘do’ Christmas. Christmas is not something that we do, it is something that was done. It celebrates the long awaited arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. […]

2019-12-28 Reflections

Did you Know? (Sunday, December 22, 2019)

The angel, Gabriel, is mentioned only four times in the Bible. Twice he appeared to Daniel to teach him things beyond his comprehension, and in the New Testament, Gabriel announced […]

2019-12-20 Did You Know

Quote for Reflection (Sunday, December 22, 2019)

“The liturgy of Advent…helps us to understand fully the value and meaning of the mystery of Christmas. It is not just about commemorating the historical event, which occurred some 2,000 […]

2019-12-20 Reflections

Question for Reflection (Sunday, December 22, 2019)

What aspects of your life do you need to amend as you prepare your heart to receive the Christ Child who brings hope, love, joy and peace into the world?

2019-12-20 Reflections

Did you Know? (Sunday, December 15, 2019)

In ancient times purple dye was very expensive, and so the colour was a symbol of wealth, power and royalty. Consequently, royal purple is the colour used by the church […]

2019-12-14 Did You Know