ADULT FORMATION
Adult formation enables us to continuing growing in knowledge, wisdom, experience, and relationship on our journey to Christian maturity and God.
Engage in Learning
Learning about someone and spending time with them is the best way to deepen a relationship and be able to imitate them.
Jesus calls us to this relationship with Him.
Engage in Community
Spending time with others with the same goals and learning together not only enables a deepening relationship with others, but helps us to stay on track, apply our knowledge to our own lives, and develop strength in our faith.
Engage in Witnessing
Witnessing your faith and experiences with others is powerful in helping others make a positive change in their lives, but also in bringing blessings and growth to our own lives.
Learning Resources
Adult Small Group
Adult Small Group is a powerful means for growth and improving our lives. It incorporates all three ways of engaging: learning, community, and witness.
A small group of adults get together in a friendly, non-threatening environment, getting to know themselves and each other through discussions that relate God's messages to our lives. We learn together how to face the struggles of life using those messages from God and help from others' experiences..
It's fun - it's enriching - it's engaging - it's relaxing.
We develop a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and God's ways and build deep relationships while we discuss our own lives in light of the message of the group topic.
Each set of groups is normally 90 minutes weekly for 4-6 weeks
See below for Upcoming Groups.
October 1 - October 29
Eucharistic Congress
Tuesdays 10:00am - 11:30am
St. John XXIII Church Hall
Join us for engaging discussions, enlightening information, and socialization while we take a glimpse at portions of the 2024 Eucharistic Congress through videos from well-known speakers including Bishop Barron and Father Mike Schmitz.
The Eucharistic Congress was a gathering of about 80,000 Catholics to reaffirm the source and summit of our faith, strengthen their relationship with Jesus and their love for the Eucharist. Over 100 speakers and musicians attended and delivered dynamic talks and music for the event.
We'll cover a few of the videos from the event to learn a little more about the source and summit of our faith, and then engage in discussions about what we've learned and how it applies to our own lives.
ADULT SMALL GROUP
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Getting through life's challenges together using God's wisdom & strength through others
Winter 2025
The Chosen Series
Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
St. John XXIII Church Hall
The third season of the series THE CHOSEN:
a dramatization of Christ's life during His ministry through the eyes of the apostles and other witnesses. We will watch each episode and explore personal meanings and how they can be applied to our lives to help us in our own challenges. PREREQUISITE: Seasons 1 & 2
If you haven't seen Seasons 1 & 2 but would like to.... click the sign up button and write that in the "comments"
What is The Chosen?
Augustine Media Kiosk
It is difficult to find the time to learn about our faith. The Kiosk provides an opportunity for you to be able to listen to CDs while you drive or do housework or other tasks. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith and see the blessings that follow.
The Kiosk is located in the hall & displays resources from inspiring Catholic speakers and authors.
Samples of this month's featured titles:
Men, Women, & Marriage
Having a good sense of humor can really help in marriage! In this talk, psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Ray Guarendi weaves great humor and storytelling into his constructive advice and practical insights on all things men, women, and marriage—differences, communication, habits, parenting, the importance of apologies, and more. Be entertained and be encouraged to live and love a good marriage. "My wife thought I was afraid of commitment... two years into the relationship, she said to me, 'You either tell me your name, or it's over!'"
Available at our Kiosk in the Family Room.
Know Your Story
People love stories. But when we lose sight of where the story of our life is going, the “narrative” and meaning of our lives becomes confusing to us, and we can lose hope. In this dynamic talk, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, renews our sense of hope and wonder (and humor), revealing that the reason we love stories is that we are part of a good story; one that answers the deepest desires and longings of our hearts. Whatever chapter our lives are in, God can transform our story, so that we can know and experience the beauty, adventure, and love for which we were created.
Available at our Kiosk in the Family Room.
How to Love Yourself
The words that we speak to ourselves shape our self-perception; how we see ourselves, and how we act. Despite being told perhaps more than any other generation to love and believe in themselves, this generation struggles more than any other with anxiety, self-loathing, and low self-esteem. In this talk, speaker and author Chris Stefanick tackles the lies which hold us captive to these struggles, and boldly shares the Good News of Jesus Christ—that Love Himself has come to redeem us, and destined us for eternal glory.
Available at our Kiosk in the Family Room.
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