Adult Faith Formation

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Contact: Carrie Montemayor at cmontemayor@sjfay.com

Are you an adult and not baptized or not Catholic and want to know more about the basic beliefs of the Catholic Church? Do you want to become Catholic?  Are you a baptized Catholic and needing the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist?

Start the process now to inquire into the Catholic faith or receive your sacraments by scheduling an initial interview with Carrie Montemayor, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, or 479-442-0890 x244.  Starting the process does not require a commitment to become Catholic. It just opens the door.

This year's RCIA session runs from the second week of September 2019 through Easter 2020 and will meet once a week. The Tuesday evening group will meet from 6:30-8:15 beginning September 10, 2019. The Friday morning group will meet after morning Mass from 9:15-11am beginning September 13, 2019. Nursery will be available depending on demand. Contact Carrie now to reserve your spot. 

 

Adult Faith Formation & Bible Studies

Please contact the group leader for more information and to register. Most groups meet during the school year, and break for the summer months

 

Called & Gifted: Discerment of Charisms

Contacts: Kathleen Blessing

Darlene Martucci 

David Lauderdale 

 

Catholic evangelist Sherry Weddell, M.A. and Fr. Michael Sweeney O.P. have spent many years researching and working with thousands of Catholics all over the world to begin the process of discerning the charisms each of us have been given by God at their Baptism and Confirmation. They have put together a two part program that is easy to follow, to help Parishes of all sizes begin the discernment process. Their mission is to help equip Parishes to form Lay Apostles.

We invite you to join us for the Called and Gifted Class. Come, let the Holy Spirit enter your heart and set you on fire with the gifts God has given you to build up his Kingdom on earth. Check out this video to see more of what Called and Gifted is all about. 

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Ananias Training:

This training seeks to help us become Ananias' to one another, within the Church and out in the world! (see Acts 9:10-19) You will learn to:

• Recognize the stages of another's spiritual journey through compassionate listening:

• Listen lovingly to their real questions and opinions about God in order to guide the discovery of how God is present and active in a person's life:

• Talk about his or her relationship with God; share how he or she came to be a disciple of Jesus; and 

• Share Jesus' story in response to the spiritual hunger of another. 

For more information on Called & Gifted or Ananias, contact Kathleen Blessing 479-236-0826; Darlene Martucci 479-466-0865 or by email at 

 

Adult Faith Formation & Bible Study groups

Please contact the group leader for more information and to register. Most groups meet during the school year, and break for the summer months.

 

Sunday Morning Adult Faith Formation

Contact: Kristin & JonMiddaugh  

This group is a varied group of cradle Catholics and converts, as well as spouses of Catholics. We select studies and books that help us continue to grow in and understand our Catholic faith. We mirror the children’s Faith Formation calendar, meeting through the school year. Childcare is usually available. 

• Lectio: Eucharist through FORMED.org

• Starting September 8, 2019

• Meeting Day: Sundays 

• Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.

• Location: Room 225

• Book & material fee: $9 while supplies last. Contact Kristin to reserve your book.

 

Monday Evening Bible Study

Contact: Darlene Martucci 

All are welcome. This group meets Monday evenings during the school year. 

• Romans: The Gospel of Salvation

• Starting September 30, 2019 

• Meeting Day: Mondays

• Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Location: Room 225

• Book & material fee: 26.95 + S&H. Register and order book online through Ascension here.

 

Monday Night Women’s Book Study

Contact: Erin Pohlmeier  

This is a dynamic group of women who read through and discuss a book or topic, meeting Monday evenings during the school year.

• The Heart of Perfectionby Colleen Carroll Campbell

• Starting September 16, 2019

• Meeting Day: Mondays

• Time: 8:00-9:30 p.m.

• Location: Pohlmeier Home

• Book: buy your book anywhere books are sold

 

Tuesday Bible Study

Contact: Cindy FernandoCindy.fernando@ gmail.com

Come get to know the Bible and study with us. All people, ages, and levels welcome! Please call Cindy Fernando @ 214-564-7501 with any questions. We typically start a new study each fall/spring and break when school is out of session.

• Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come

• Starting September 10, 2019

• Meeting Day: Tuesdays

• Time: 9:15-11:15 a.m.

• Location: Room 225

• Journal & material fee:24.95 + S&H. Register and order book online through Ascension here.

 

Women's Bible Study

Contact: Susan Barry 

Saint Joseph’s Women’s Bible Study (formerly known as MOMS) is a Catholic Bible/book study for women of all ages. This group provides women with the opportunity to grow in their faith with others who have similar values and beliefs. We typically start a new study each fall and each spring. We break when school is out of session.

• Romans: The Gospel of Salvation

• Starting September 18, 2019

• Meeting Day: Wednesdays

• Time: 9:00-11:15 a.m.

• Location: Room 225

• Journal & material fee: $26.95 + S&H. Register and order book online through Ascension here.

 

NEW! Couple's Bible Study Group

Contact: Ron or Abby Novak 

• The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation

• Starting September 18, 2019

• Meeting Day: alternating Wednesdays

• Time: 7pm-8:30pm.

• Location: the home of Ron & Abby Novak

• Journal & material fee: $35.95 + S&H. Register and order book online through Ascension Press. Space is limited, contact Abby to reserve your spot.

 

Cindy's Thursday Bible Study Group

Contact: Cindy

Men, women, mothers, couples, all ages welcome! We usually start a new study each fall and spring, going on break when school is out of session. Childcare is typically available upon request. 

• The Bible and the Virgin Mary: Journey Through Scripture

• Starting September 5, 2019 

• Meeting Day: Thursday mornings 

• Time: 10 a.m.- noon

• Location: Room 225

• Journal & material fee:  $10 while supplies last, contact Cindy to reserve your book.

 

Concetta’s Thursday Morning Bible Study

Contact: Concetta Baker479-751-6567

We typically start a new study each fall and each spring. We break when school is out of session. Childcare may be available upon reservation.

• Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance

• Starting October 3, 2019 

• Meeting Day: Thursdays

• Time: 10:00 a.m.- noon

• Location: Room 229

• Journal & material fee: $26.95 + S&H. Register and order book online through Ascension here.

 

To Christ through the Saints

Contact: Janet Fuller 

All are welcome! Join us for First Friday Mass @ 8:20. Following Mass we will enjoy some refreshments in class before delving into our discussion and study. We will be studying Charbel Makhlouf, Bernard of Clairvaux, Elizabeth of the Trinity & Maximilian Kolbe to name a few. The cost varies depending on the materials and recommended readings, but is often free. 

• Meeting Day: First Friday (monthly September- May)

• Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

• Location: Room 225

• Book & material fee: varies

 

Natural Family Planning

Teaching Couples:

Jason and Erin Pohlmeier (513) 315-4016

Rich and Beth Oloffson (513) 288-0601

Learn the Church’s only approved method of family planning. Go to www.ccli.orgfor more information.