Discipleship Pathway
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Discipleship Pathway
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Connect
"Being in small groups can help our faith come more fully to life and help us draw closer to Jesus. In the earliest days of the Church, small groups spread the good news of Jesus – and they can do it again today."
— Archbishop Bernard Hebda
Actions: Reach out to someone you don't know and introduce yourself during after-Mass Hospitality.
Sign up for Leader Formation to discern whether you are called to lead a small group.
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Pray
"Everything starts with prayer. Love to pray – feel the need to pray often during the day and take the trouble to pray. If you want to pray better, you must pray more. The more you pray, the easier it becomes. Perfect prayer does not consist of many words but in the fervor of the desire which raises the heart to Jesus." — St. Mother Teresa
What is Prayer? A series of articles on prayer written by Father Peter John Cameron, OP
Actions: Take the 1 Percent Challenge! Commit 1 Percent of your day (15 minutes) to prayer. Consider signing up for a regular Adoration hour.
Sign up for Adoration
The Church gives us a lot of unique ways to pray and there are so many resources for us to use! Here are a few to get you started:Amen App
Blessed Is She
formed.org (Sign up as a parishioner for a no-cost subscription)
Hallow App
iBreviary
Laudate App
Magnificat
Pray as You Go
USCCB Daily Readings
USCCB Prayers
Word Among Us
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Invite
“A center of constant missionary outreach … what an inspiring and ambitious vision for our Catholic parishes! Would we be lamenting the decline of our beloved Church if every Catholic parish in this Archdiocese adopted this vision?” — Archbishop Bernard Hebda
Action: Pray specifically for someone the Lord has placed on your heart. Then invite them to the upcoming "Becoming Catholic" series or another event at our parish. Some possibilities:
Widows' Gathering
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs)
Unified Young Adults Group
Women at the Well
Watchmen
Family Formation
Youth Group
You could also extend an invitation to watch our Masses online. Our 8:30 a.m. Mass as well as our Daily Masses are livestreamed. -
Serve
"What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like." — St. Augustine
Actions: If you haven't been involved yet, take the next step and offer your time and talent to the Lord through service. If you have, become an "ambassador of service." Share your story of why you serve to others and encourge them to get involved.
Sign-up to Serve at COSP
Not sure where you are called? Check out our ministry list or some of our current opportunities to help you discern where your gifts and passions intersect with the needs of the church. -
Give
"The overall purpose of my life is to live for God. He made me for Himself and allows me to share with Him in the work He's about — of building His kingdom. Everything He has given me is to help in carrying out that mission. So, I turn to the Lord and ask Him, 'How do you want me to use the treasures you have given me?' The question isn't, 'How much of my money will I give to God?' it's 'How much of God's money do I keep for myself?' — Fr. Tim Nolan, COSP founding pastor
Action: Take the 1 Percent Challenge!- If you are not currently financially support your parish, dedicate 1 percent of your income to God.
- If you are giving, calculate what percentage you are giving and increase it by 1 percent. Use the calculators below to determine your current percentage of giving and your future percentage.
- If you are currently giving 10 percent, become an apostle of tithing. Tell others about the blessings and freedom that comes from making giving a priority.
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What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? What steps do we need to take to live the life He intends for us?