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The Small Group Leader Formation series continues with detailed instruction into the Parish Evangelization Cells System (PECS), the small groups which are intended to be missionary communities within the parish.

We're nearing the end of the Archdiocesan Synod Small Group Leader Formation course! Click here for feedback from our participants.

The Small Group Leader Formation series began with a review of Archbishop Hebda’s plan to expand small groups in each parish that will foster personal relationships, build community, and provide formation to help parishioners grow as joyful missionary disciples of Christ.

You asked, we answered! Here are some frequently asked questions that have been on the minds of parishioners when it comes to the Archdiocesan Synod at Nativity of Our Lord.

You may have been involved with the Synod over the last three years, or you may not have heard much about it. Here’s an update on where we’ve been, and where we are going.

While retaining her responsibilities in Faith Formation, the scope of her role will expand to include hospitality as well as further outreach and evangelization-forward opportunities.

To support this initiative, we would like to identify those with the experience or the gifts needed to lead small groups starting in Lent and invite them to a training series to be held this fall.

Fr. Rolf offers a fuller introduction as he takes over pastoral leadership of Nativity of Our Lord

Praised be Jesus Christ!  My name is Father Rolf Tollefson and I am blessed to have been assigned as the new Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church and School!  It will be a great privilege to serve you.

Year one of the Synod Implementation is beginning at Nativity of Our Lord! This group of twelve parishioners' first task will be to recruit and train small group leaders for parish-wide ongoing small groups that will begin next Lent. 

After three years of listening, preparation, and engagement with laity, consecrated women and men, and clergy across the archdiocese, Archbishop Hebda has released his pastoral letter.

Archbishop Hebda is asking all Catholics to pray in preparation for the upcoming Synod Assembly on Pentecost weekend -- click here for more information as well as the Holy Spirit Novena prayers.