What is Adult Faith Formation and what do they offer?
“Adult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study, must be ‘the central task in catechetical enterprise’, becoming ‘the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age.’”
“Our Hearts Were Burning within Us – A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States”, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 11/17/99
v Scripture Studies to learn, live, love, and share God’s Word
v Catholic Identity to foster a sense of the history and culture of the Church
v Fellowship for adults to share and receive the joy of the faith in Jesus
v Spirituality to pray, meditate, and contemplate God’s mysteries
MOMs Bible Study
MOMs (Moms On Monday) is a group of mothers with young children who meet to read and reflect upon the Sunday readings free from distraction. Childcare is provided by parishioner volunteers in an adjacent room.
Monday 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Rooms 216 & 217
Carol Henry & Erika Martinez
momsstjoseph@gmail.com
The Acts of the Apostles
The book of Acts shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching, preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did on earth. It provides an historic framework for understanding the rest of the New Testament.
Mondays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Room 210
Kathy Adams
camino.adams@gmail.com
The Acts of the Apostles
Adult Bible Study
Priest, Prophet, King & The Gospel of Matthew
Women's Catholic Book Club
That Man Is You (TMIY)
Sponsored by the Men's Society, this program focuses on developing authentic male leadership. It considers men in their relationship to God, their spouse, and children by harmonizing current social and medical science, the Church's teachings, and the wisdom of the saints.
TMIY 2023-2024 resumes September 5
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Fridays 6:30-8:00 a.m.
Jack Matney
jmatneytmiy@gmail.com