Formation

What is “Christian Formation?”
Christian Formation is so much more than just “education.” Christian Formation is the lifelong process of growing in our relationship with God, others, ourselves, and all of creation. Every experience in our lives allows us to express our faith. The challenge is recognizing these opportunities and learning ways to live a sometimes “countercultural” life in the secular world.

Christians have gathered to worship for two millennia and have been learning about Christianity for almost as long. All Christians must be instructed outside of actual worship to grow in their faith. We believe that our worship and the way we pray shape our beliefs. However, some of the richness and tradition of our worship service are lost without instruction. Questions start to appear, such as:

• Why do we celebrate the Eucharist (communion) every week?
• How do I live out my faith in my everyday life?
• How can I be Christian without seeming like a religious nut?
• Why does the service sound partly Protestant and partly Catholic?
• Where did the Prayer Book come from?

Everyone Learns – Adults, Youth, and Children!

St. James holds Christian Formation opportunities for ALL Ages on Sunday mornings during the school year. Sign up in the fall!