As part of the Archdiocese of Newark's New Energies Initiative, since 2007 the four cluster parishes of West Essex (St. Aloysius, Notre Dame, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Thomas More) have collaborated on an adult education and formation forum held each year during Lent.
Faith Quest's mission:
Topics and Speakers:
March 8: Beloved…Guided by Love on Every Step of our Lives
Kathleen Detlet, D. Min.: Co-Director of the Lumen Center and is on the Sacred Thread Ministries Retreat Team. Kathy enjoys offering retreats, days of prayer and journeying with others as a spiritual guide.
March 15: Egypt, Babylon and New Jersey: the Biblical Story of God’s People in Exile
Fr. Douglas J. Milewski: Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Lateran University in Rome, specializing in the Theology of the Church Fathers. He teaches in Undergraduate Theology Program and the University Honors Program at Seton Hall University.
March 22: A Journey to the Holy Land – “A Pilgrimage of Peace”
Fr. Anthony Randazzo: Earned his License in Sacred Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Currently Pastor at Holy Trinity, but best known to us for the years he served at Notre Dame, N. Caldwell.
March 29: A Spirit of Penance, During Lent and Beyond
Rev. Lynx J. M. Soliman: Received a Masters in Divinity and in Systematic Theology at Seton Hall University. He is looking forward to the mission the Lord has in store for him at Saint Aloysius.
Faith Quest's mission:
- Deepen our understanding of God's profound, personal love for each of us.
- Embrace our faith through education, open inquiry and encouragement.
- Nurture an ever-growing awareness of God's Word and how it can impact our lives.
- Enjoy an experience that warms our hearts as we continue on our journey of faith.
Topics and Speakers:
March 8: Beloved…Guided by Love on Every Step of our Lives
Kathleen Detlet, D. Min.: Co-Director of the Lumen Center and is on the Sacred Thread Ministries Retreat Team. Kathy enjoys offering retreats, days of prayer and journeying with others as a spiritual guide.
March 15: Egypt, Babylon and New Jersey: the Biblical Story of God’s People in Exile
Fr. Douglas J. Milewski: Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Lateran University in Rome, specializing in the Theology of the Church Fathers. He teaches in Undergraduate Theology Program and the University Honors Program at Seton Hall University.
March 22: A Journey to the Holy Land – “A Pilgrimage of Peace”
Fr. Anthony Randazzo: Earned his License in Sacred Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Currently Pastor at Holy Trinity, but best known to us for the years he served at Notre Dame, N. Caldwell.
March 29: A Spirit of Penance, During Lent and Beyond
Rev. Lynx J. M. Soliman: Received a Masters in Divinity and in Systematic Theology at Seton Hall University. He is looking forward to the mission the Lord has in store for him at Saint Aloysius.
Additional Information:
Online Registration:
- All session will be available both in Person and Live Streamed (Registration required)
- Wednesday Evenings: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church
- All sessions qualify for catechist certification
Online Registration:
- Online registration and payment is encouraged. Please click on link below to register and pay online
*For cash or check payments, please print, complete form below and pay at the door the day of the event.
Please make checks payable to: OLBS
