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Scroll down to see all our Adult Formation offerings, or click on a topic below to go right to it. Most groups have resumed meetings, but a few groups are still on hold due to COVID.
Bible in a Year Biblical Walk Through the Mass Catholic Watchmen Divine Mercy Cenacles Evangelical Catholic Formed The King's Men (HOLD) RCIA St. Monica's Group Sunday Readings w/Fr. Matt Women at the Well Women's Bible Study Womens's Scripture Study
Contact Jill Skaife for information on any of our Adult Formation programs.
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The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz; Podcast or Listen By Episode
If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting January 1, 2022.Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
- two to three scripture readings
- a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
- and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast for Catholics follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins.
Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word! Listen to The Bible in a Year podcast using your favorite podcast app (itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google podcasts, Overcast,) or you can Listen By Episode without a podcast app.
Find even more information here.
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A Biblical Walk Through The Mass (Men's Zoom Group)
Discover the Beauty and Riches of the Mass. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language.
Join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, which explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
The group will meet 5 times from mid-February through April at 8 p.m. via Zoom, on the first and third Wednesday of each month (Feb. 16, March 2 &16, April 6 & 20.) The study consists of a 30-minute video study (on your own prior to meeting) then group discussion in the Zoom meeting for fellowship and sharing what we learned.
This study costs $26.95 + tax & shipping. It comes with a workbook, complete book, and 1 year access to the 5 videos.
For info, a video preview, and to purchase materials and video access, click HERE.
To join this group or ask questions, contact Aaron Rother at 651-270-1151 or email amrother@protonmail.com.
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Catholic Watchmen, First Tuesday of Every Month
The Catholic Watchmen are men challenging men, “as iron sharpens iron” (Pr. 27:17), to live out the seven disciplines. It is not an exclusive club, but a movement; not a product, but a prayer men offer together for the Church. The Catholic Watchmen is led by the bishops of our Archdiocese and lay leaders with support of the Office of Evangelization at the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
The Catholic Watchmen meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in Seton Hall. Refreshments are served at 6:45 p.m. Contact Deacon Rod with questions.
Upcoming 2022 meetings are February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7.
For more on the Catholic Watchmen, click here.
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Divine Mercy Cenacles with Fr. Matt
A cenacle is a discussion group. These cenacles study the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska and associated passages in the Bible and the Catechism. One group meets Thursday mornings from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and the other meets Friday afternoons from 1-3:00 p.m. Participants need St. Faustina's diary as well as a formation manual, both of which can be obtained through the parish office. Interested in joining one of these great groups? Please contact Fr. Matt at mshireman@seasparish.org or Jill Skaife at jskaife@seasparish.org. Back to top.
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Evangelical Catholic
How can you be a part of the mission of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church? How can you help form joyful disciples who make Jesus Christ known and loved?
Prayerfully consider joining the Evangelical Catholic training group!
EC is an organization which specializes in forming and training lay people to evangelize. This process focuses on building relationships and sharing faith, BOTH of which can transform our parish and make disciples.
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FORMED
FORMED is the revolutionary digital platform that gives our parish unprecedented access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters.- 300+ episodes of video-based study programs
- 35+ feature films and movies
- 45+ audio presentations
- 25+ eBooks
- Available in English and Spanish 24/7!
Click here to create your FREE account.
Helpful hint: add "Hastings" to your search.
If you already have an account on FORMED,
click the links below to begin watching your pick of the week.
JPII: I Kept Looking for You
Misery Meets Mercy
7 Secrets of Confession
Click here for the Pick of the Week for previous weeks.
Instructions to access FORMED eBooks on a PC, MAC, iPad/iPhone, Android Phone/Tablet or Kindle Reader can be found here.
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The King's Men
This group is currently on hold.
All men are invited to join The King's Men, a Catholic men's formation and accountability group that meets weekly to pray, to do spiritual reading and
discussion, and to be held accountable. The King's men are concerned with growing in holiness and virtue in order to become better leaders, protectors and providers. There simply is no substitute along the masculine journey for quality brotherhood and support. Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." We meet Thursday evenings from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the St Boniface room.
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RCIA: Becoming Catholic
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. Catechumens are those people who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through all of the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Candidates are people who have been baptized in a Christian tradition but are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation. RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Contact Fr. Dave Hennen for more information on the RCIA program. All are welcome!
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St. Monica's Group
Join us on the second Monday of every month in the St. Boniface room for time dedicated to prayer, discussing a chapter of a relevant book, and an occasional speaker on tips for leading others back to the faith.
Pat Butler will lead this group from 6-7:30 p.m. and no registration is necessary. Upcoming meetings are January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, and June 13.
Contact Laura Stierman in the parish office with questions or call 651-437-4254.
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Sunday Readings Preview with Fr. Matt
We'll look at the Sunday readings to see how they apply to our lives.
Plan on ending about 10:15 a.m.
We look forward to seeing you at our new bible study on Friday mornings!
There is no class on Good Friday, April 15.
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Women at the Well: Uniting and Uplifting Women Along Their Faith Journey
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Dia Boyle is a freelance speaker and writer of a regular column for the Catholic Servant publication. Boyle is a graduate of the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, Toronto, Ontario.
Contact Laura Stierman for more information on Women at the Well. No reservation needed!
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Women's Bible Study; A Sneak Peek at the Sunday Readings
NEW SESSIONS START FEBRUARY 1, 2022!
Ladies, do you want to know what the Sunday readings have to say to you, a holy woman of God? Then come to a new Women’s Bible Study on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. in the St. Boniface/GA rooms and let Laura Stierman lead you deeper into the Gospel message on the path of disciple-ship. We’ll provide beverages and snacks, but BYOB – Bring Your Own Bible. No registration is necessary, just show up for friendship and fellowship as you are able on Tuesday mornings from February 1 through April 26. Each study will last around 90 minutes. No previous experience with your Bible is necessary; just an open heart and curious mind for the Word of God. This is not a book study, only a look at the Sunday readings in advance, so no additional reading is needed. All women of the parish are welcome to attend.
Questions? Talk to Laura in the parish office, email her or give her a call at 651-437-4254 x237. Laura holds a master’s degree in Sacred Scripture and has been leading retreats and Bible Studies for women since 2010.
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Women's Scripture Study
Join us Thursday mornings from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Guardian Angels room.
YOU don't have to be new to join the study - the topic is new!
Call the office at 651-437-4254 and speak to Mary Ellen to join this new group.
All are welcome!
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