Goals of the ARISE Process

• To establish a closer relationship with Christ by sharing and witnessing the Word of God in scripture
  
  
•  To develop vibrant communities of faith
  
  
• To create deeper relationships among parishioners and across diverse ethnic groups
  
  
• To reach out in service to others
  
  
• To move into the future as a Church of hope 

Key Reasons for Signing Up

• To put faith into action
   
• To know God better
   
• To grow spiritually
   
• To meet new people
   
• To talk about God
   
• To improve ourselves
   
• To change the way we see the world
   
• To improve relationships
   
• To experience different prayer styles
   
• To be rejuvenated
  

Small Faith Sharing Communities

• Meet once a week for 90 minutes for 6 weeks
  
  
• Have a choice of meetings during the week
  
  
• Are centered around scripture
  
  
• Use structured materials
  re guided by trained facilitators
• Are held in informal settings