Adult Formation Opportunities at SEAS

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.

For more on the Catholic Watchmen, click here.

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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.

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.

Our first session is Thursday, November 4th at 7 pm in the St. Clare room. Come and see if this might be what you are looking for. Call Fr. Dave or Jill Skaife at 651-437-4254 to learn more about EC.

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!

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.

For more information about The King's Men, visit www.TheKingsMen.org.                                       Back to top.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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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Join us in the St. Clare Room on the second Monday of every month beginning November 8 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.

Contact Laura Stierman in the parish office with questions or call 651-437-4254.

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The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ. Read about their mission and structure here. Janette Howe tells the history of the Seven Sisters Apostolate here.

Contact Laura Stierman for more information. No reservation needed!                                                

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 October 5 through December 14. 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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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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