Faith education spreading across generations

GOOD NEWS: Dan Sacotte plays Constantine proclaiming Christianity as the new religion during discussions of changes in the Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Parish intergenerational religious education program. (Rick Evans photo)

By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent

When was the last time you, as an adult, learned something about your Catholic faith? Was it from last Sunday's homily? Or from an adult Bible study at your parish?

Or did your religious education end with the last CCD class you attended as a high school senior?

Because in many cases that last question can be answered "yes," parishes across the Green Bay Diocese are recognizing that a person's faith education needs to be a lifelong process, said Andrea Sabor, diocesan consultant for religious education in kindergarten through sixth grade.   Full story ...

	Mass Times 2003 Fall / Winter Mass Schedules (from Sept. 5 issue)

Advent
• Tom Rinkoski --     This year, get engaged in Advent  • Foundations of Faith --     Why we kneel, bow and pray as one at Mass		Just for Kids -- • Youngsters invited to write Christmas essays (from Nov. 7 issue)

 • Bishop Banks' Corner --
    Changes help express wonder, awe

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    November 23, 2003: Glory and praise forever and ever

 • Editorial -- Quite a task
    U.S. Bishops' plan to issue guidelines on public policy issues offers good opportunity

 • Editorial -- Giving thanks as stewards
    God has truly blessed us in so many ways

 • Eye on the Capitol --
    Good news: Violent crime rate dropping in state, nation

 • Foundations of Faith --
    Why we kneel, bow and pray as one at Mass
 • Sidebar: Common Mass postures

 • Saint of the Day --
    Martyred for religious freedom

 • General Instruction of the Roman Missal --
    Part six of six: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

 • Tom Rinkoski --
    This year, get engaged in Advent (Advent)

 • Calendar of Events

S p e c i a l   C o v e r a g e : Bishop David Zubik named 11th bishop of Green Bay

This week:      • Pittsburgh planning farewell Mass for Bishop Zubik Sunday    November 14, 2003 issue:      • Visits scheduled for bishop         Bp. Zubik planning visits to Manitowoc, Antigo, Marinette, Green Bay         and Appleton    November 7, 2003 issue:      • Bp. Zubik to be installed Dec. 12 at St. Agnes         The 2 p.m. Mass will be shown live on Green Bay channel 11    Other coverage:      • Links to Oct. 10 and Oct. 17 Compass coverage of new Bishop