Catechism in a Year Catholic Watchmen Divine Mercy Cenacles Evangelical Catholic Formed The King's Men Moms and More RCIA St. Monica's Group Women at the Well Women's Bible Study Spirituality and Scripture Study Young Family Sunday
Contact Jill Skaife for information on any of our Adult Formation programs.
In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023!
With this podcast, Catholics will:
If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you!
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 meetings are June 6, July 4 and August 1.
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 Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30 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 Jill Skaife at jskaife@seasparish.org.
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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.
Call Laura Stierman 651-437-4254 to learn more about EC.
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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.
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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 Tuesday evenings (with the exception of the first Tuesday of every month) from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the St. Clare room. Upcoming meetings take place on:
May 16, 23, 30
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Moms & More is dedicated to bringing mothers together for friendship and support, while also growing in together as women in the beauty of the Catholic faith. We engage in short-term, faith-based book and media studies that are pertinent to women, to motherhood, and to our faith. As sisters to one another in Christ, beloved daughters of God, and mothers – both spiritually and physically – we are moms and so much more! Please join us!
Beginning May 1, Moms and More is hosting a six-week session of Called & Gifted. Called & Gifted is a way to explore the gifts the Lord has given you, ponder how to use them, and put those gifts into practice to build up the kingdom of God.
We'll see you in the St. Boniface and Guardian Angels rooms! If you have questions about this Moms and More, email Anna Thomas.
All women are welcome and invited, no matter the age of your children.
Edited 5/3/23
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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 on the second Tuesday afternoon 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 3:30-5:00 p.m. and no registration is necessary. Upcoming meetings are June 13, July 11, and August 8.
Contact Laura Stierman in the parish office with questions or call 651-437-4254.
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Sessions resume in the fall.
Women at the Well runs September through May with wonderfully uplifting and inspirational speakers. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month with hospitality at 6:30 p.m. and a speaker at 7 p.m. No reservation is necessary.
Contact Laura Stierman for more information on Women at the Well.
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 discipleship. 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.
Each meeting 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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Please join our summer study, which aims to tell the story of Jesus in a fresh way, and may help us come face to face with this central figure of human history. Through reading, video, and discussion, this study will present a portrait of Jesus that anyone can see and understand, but it will challenge and stimulate you.
We hope to see you Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Guardian Angels Room beginning June 1.
Email Mary Ellen HERE with questions.
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Sessions resume in the fall.
Calling all parents with “littles” (kids under five years old)! Looking for parenting ideas? Friendship with other Moms and Dads who have young children? Want to talk with other adults while the kids are happily engaged in fun and games? Join us for Young Family Sunday in Seton Hall on the final Sunday of every month following the 10 a.m. Mass! We’ll have specially marked tables with coloring pages and kid-friendly games and toys for your little ones. Coffee and donuts will also be served in Seton Hall on these Sundays, so ALL PARISHIONERS are welcome to join us on these mornings to support our young families. Please contact Laura Stierman with questions.
Upcoming meeting dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26
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