Adult Formation

Alpha is an open, informational and honest space to explore and discuss life's big questions together. Alpha will provide the tools we need to strengthen our relationship with the person of Jesus. How do we wrestle with the questions of life without knowing the context in which we are called to live - as Christ's disciples? Alpha is open to everyone and registration takes place on site. We share a meal at each session and welcome volunteers to help prepare the food. Contact Jill with questions about new Alpha sessions in 2018. Need more information? Watch a video here.
 

The Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible study that can help anyone experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. The study takes you on a journey through the entire Bible and brings you deep into each period of salvation history, so that you can discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. The cost of the study is $35 and assistance is available. The study begins September 14 and meets in the Guardian Angels room from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday evenings of each month from September, 2017 to May, 2018. We take three months off in the summer and then finish the last few sessions from September to November in 2018. Click here to register.

See the Bible Timeline schedule here.

This “Catholic version of Netflix” can be streamed to your TV or mobile device and contains some of the best Catholic content there is – video series, movies, books and study programs – all to help you grow in your faith, find deeper peace with God, and share what you believe with others. Instructions to access FORMED eBooks on a PC, MAC, iPad/iPhone, Android Phone/Tablet or Kindle Reader can be found here.
 

The Grand Adventure is designed to tap the grandparent resource and provide greater assistance to busy and stressed families. We will explore new ways to enhance the grandparent-grandchild relationship and discuss the many gifts and talents and ways to use them to benefit their grandchildren. Our goal is to give grandparents support and friendship while empowering them in their grandparent vocation. Our next six sessions meet in the St. Boniface Room on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Spring 2018 meeting dates are April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, and 16. Contact Jill or Mary Ellen for more information.

For insight from our first Grand Adventure Sessions, click here.
 

Among other things, this group serves to bring mothers of young children together for friendship and support, while also growing together in the Catholic faith. On an ongoing basis we engage in a variety of short-term, faith-based book and DVD studies. Some are specific to motherhood while others are more general. We include "& More" in our name because women of all ages and walks of life are also welcome to join our group. Occasional service projects and social outings take place as well. Our group meets most Monday evenings throughout the school year. For more information, contact Jill in the office, or group member Laura Lauber at 316-708-8227 or laura.lauber@hotmail.com.

Our next DVD/discussion-based study begins on April 23 and is called "The Wild Goose". There is no cost or homework. Come when you can! Click here for the calendar. 
 

This is a great opportunity for the men of our parish to get together and share opinions and beverages with other family providers, protectors, and parish leaders. There's no need to register. Fr. Dave is the ringleader, so please contact him to get involved. The Men's Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Seton Hall.

 

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 Mary Ellen Kenney to join this program that meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the St. Francis room. The next sessions start May 29. All are welcome! 

See the RCIA schedule here.

Can I volunteer to help with the RCIA program?

We have many volunteer positions in the RCIA! For members of the parish who attend church regularly, who wish to guide others in the Catholic way of life, who exemplify a life of faith, hope, and love - we welcome you as Initiation Sponsors, Hospitality members and Catechists. Time commitments vary depending on the ministry you select. Mary Ellen can answer your questions at 651-437-4254 x227.

 

Gather with other Catholic women the third Tuesday of every month (September through May) sharing the  same mission: to inspire, encourage, inform and uplift one another to stand strong in our Catholic faith. Light refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 6:45 p.m. There is no cost or need to pre-register, so please join us! On May 15, come to hear Stories of Faith from everyday people. "How did you come to know God? Why is God important in your life? How do you keep your faith alive?" 

Email Chris Spinler for more information or call 651-253-2947.