Faith Formation Ministries

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in Mercy Chapel every Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants can spend 30 minutes to 1 hour (or whatever time is most convenient for them) in prayer or spiritual reading. Adoration is closed with Benediction. ​.

CATECHIST
MINISTRY CONTACT: DOLLY VAIL
Catechists are adults who share their faith with our children in Pre-K through 8th grades. You commit to preparing and teaching classes on Sunday mornings from September to May, a background check, VIRTUS training, and catechetical certification classes. Adult volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained.

CURSILLO 
MINISTRY LEADERS: BOB SPANO 706-304-4457 & LOUIE ROBINSON 706-464-5911
Cursillo creates groups of like-minded friends who gather in friendship to support and share the Christian life. Cursillos in Christianity consists of proclaiming the best news of the best reality: that God, in Jesus Christ, loves us; communicated by the best means, which is friendship; and directed towards the best of each one, which is the person, and his capacity of conviction, decision, and constancy.

“It is necessary that the Cursillos in Christian Movement through the participation of everyone, continue its journey of pastoral conversion and we give thanks to God for all the fruits that the Cursillos in Christian Movements have generously given the Church.”  Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis)

FAMILY PRAYER MISSION 
MINISTRY LEADER: M.V. THOMAS 706-888-1888
We are a Charismatic Catholic community, believing in The Word of God and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Families with children meet weekly on Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. in Mercy Chapel. First section is in English and the rest is in our Indian language . Praise and worship with music is led by youth in English. We are an interactive and spirit filled group where you get to be closer to God with praise and worship, teachings based on bible, testimonies and intercessory prayers. All are welcome to join us.

PRAYER MINISTRY
MINISTRY LEADER: CRYSTAL COMISKEY
A group of parishioners who pray daily, in their own homes, for the intentions of others. There are several teams with a designated team leader. As prayer intentions are identified, members are notified by their team leader to pray for specific intentions. A Prayer Booklet has been put together for members.

RCIA SPONSOR
Share your Catholic experience with another adult who is thinking about becoming a member of our community. The only knowledge you need is what you already know! The RCIA process meets on Thursday evenings, from September to Easter. There are also parish and diocesan rituals sponsors are expected to attend. Volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained. Please call the Parish Office if you are interested in being a sponsor.

ROSARY PRAYER GROUP 
MINISTRY LEADERS: DONNA LIPP 706-563-2009 AND LOLA NEWMAN 706-327-9185
All are welcome to join the Rosary Prayer Group. This group meets on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Mercy Chapel. This ministry is for men, women and children. We pray at the invitation of our Blessed Mother for peace in the world, personal healing, and for the intentions of our pastors, bishops and the Pope. Additionally, those who are able attend wake services and pray the Rosary for deceased parish members and relatives. Just before the Rosary begins, the group prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Note: There will be no Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary Prayer Group during Lent.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Adult volunteers minister in our parish's one-week summer session, intended for children ages 4 to 9. Volunteers lead children through activities, games and crafts, designed to help them learn their faith in a fun and enjoyable way. Volunteers commit to the five day sessions, preparation meetings, a background check and VIRTUS training. ​Adult volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained.