Why is a Faith Sharing Groups
Jesus gathered a few friends and formed a community. Filled with the Spirit at Pentecost, they became unstoppable. And when we are unstoppable for Jesus, we discover true joy and lasting peace!
This Lent, Holy Family invites you to join a faith-sharing group. With just a little time, prayer, and fellowship, you’ll find support, connection, and a deeper faith journey. Imagine—100 faith-sharing groups, growing together in faith… unstoppable!
Are you in?
Purpose
We live in a time when division seems to be everywhere—in our communities, our nation, and even within the Church. It can feel as though opposing sides are in constant conflict, each convinced of their own perspective. But at our core, we are more alike than we are different. We all seek meaning, connection, and a sense of belonging.
That is why we recently gathered for our Parish Mission, “United in Faith.” It was an opportunity to reflect on what truly unites us: our shared relationship with Jesus Christ. The mission reminded us that faith is not meant to be lived in isolation but is strengthened through community. If you’d like to revisit the talks or experience them for the first time, you can find them here: Holy Family Media.
As we prepare for the season of Lent, we are called to pause, reflect, and grow. This is a time to take spiritual inventory—examining our relationship with God and others, seeking to right wrongs, and strengthening our faith. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is by joining a faith-sharing group.
Some of you have been part of a group for years, while others may have joined one at some point during Lent. And for some, this might be a new experience altogether. Wherever you are on your journey, we invite you to consider taking this step. These groups can meet in homes, at the parish, or even in a local coffee shop. Gathering with others in faith helps us stay focused on our spiritual lives, offering the support and encouragement we all need.
Some may feel called not only to join a group but to facilitate one. If that’s you, know that you don’t have to do it alone—there are many resources available to guide you and make the experience meaningful.
This Lent, our parish will focus on the theme “Cherished Belonging.” Inspired by Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ’s book, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, we will explore how radical kinship can heal division and bring us closer together in faith. This is an opportunity to strengthen our bonds as a community and embrace the love that unites us as disciples of Christ.
Opportunities
- Be a facilitator or host a faith-sharing group
Contact
Dawn Ponnet
Director of Adult Faith Formation
dponnet@holyfamily.org
626 403-6128