Adult Faith Formation

Small Christian Community

What is a Small Christian Community (SCC)?

A group of 8 to 10 people meet weekly (or once a month) in someone’s home to study Sunday’s scripture readings. Each person discovers, at their own pace, how God has been actively loving them and helping them. In this environment, mutual trust grows, and members share their individual faith stories. The group becomes a small church in the large parish, so that everyone experiences the concern, prayer, and emotional support of the Body of Christ.

What does it mean to be part of a group called “community?

”This is more than a bunch of people gathering for a meeting every week. SCCs are people of similar beliefs meeting WITH (“com”) UNITY. Oneness does not mean alikeness; rather it means agreeing to join in the journey of uniting ourselves to God and His love. Members feel connected to each other due to sharing their faith week after week, but it is more than that. Groups will occasionally gather outside the meetings for social events such as barbecues and pool parties, with all family members invited. During parish missions or retreats, they often attend together and go out for coffee afterward. Why? Because the love flowing between the members cannot be contained within a mere hour and a half meeting per week.

If interested in joining a SCC group, please sign-up at: Click here to sign-up.

Bible Study

Join us on Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

The Life Recovery 12 Step Bible Study

The Twelve steps have long been a great help to people in recovery. Discover how they connect to Scripture to find the true source of wisdom, the Word of God. All interested are invited on Fridays in Rooms 2 & 3 at 9:30 AM.

Seminar on Catholic Topics

Fridays at 9:30 AM in Room 6 of the ministry building                               
Join Deacon Dick and Lynne Bigelow for the Seminar on Catholic Topics. All are invited.

Women of Grace Foundational Study

Learn how you can embrace your gift of authentic femininity and dignity as a daughter of God.

This nine-week foundational study meets in the Ministry Building, and explores prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church documents and teachings, the Catechism, the lives of women saints and the example of Our Blessed Mother. You’ll become better equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. This study is based on the Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life Foundational Study written by Johnnette Benkovic Williams (Host of EWTN’s Women of Grace). Already a Woman of Grace? Please join us to experience new perspectives and learning.

The Catholic Toolbox

The Catholic Toolbox is a six-week series about different aspects of the Catholic Church. This series is designed for those who are new to the Catholic faith, returning to the Catholic faith, or those who need a simplified explanation of why the Catholic Church does what it does, and what the roots of our faith are built upon.

Recovering from Divorce:

A Catholic Guide

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

• How do I fit in the Catholic Church as a divorced person.
• I am angry at my former spouse, God, or myself.
• Why after all these years am I not over it?
• I have so many questions about healing, annulments, my place in this world, and my church as a single divorced Catholic.
• Find personal healing and hope.
• Discover a deeper understanding of God’s love for you.
• Gain wisdom and comfort from experts and others who share your experiences.

Join us on a journey to hope, healing, and forgiveness. If interested in joining our next group, please sign-up at: Click here to sign-up

“33 Days to Morning Glory”

If you’re looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and grow in holiness, please contact Anna-Marie in the parish office, and she will show you the materials so that you can experience the 33 days too. Here is how it works: For six weeks, we’ll individually read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa, and Pope John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. In our weekly meetings, we’ll share our insights with each other, and then watch a 30-minute video. The video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, brings our individual reflections and group experience into a clear and live-able focus. Then, on a Marion feast day, we will consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary with a Mass and consecration ceremony.

Can't make it in person? Please contact Anna-Marie in the parish office, and she will show you the materials so that you can experience the 33 days too.

If you would like to join a group, please sign-up at: Click here to sign-up