Adult Faith Formation is an integrated process involving teaching, prayer, liturgy and sacraments, justice and service, community life and proclamation of the word. Faith formation is most effective when a variety of methods and approaches is used to respond to the diversity of learning styles and needs of learners.
Adult Faith Formation Contact: Ann Mertes, Adult Faith Formation Director - (515) 223-4577
Goals of Adult Faith Formation:
Faith Support Groups
Divorce Care
A 13-Session Seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. This is a group where you can be with eeople who understand what you are feeling; hearing valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.
While there is an orderly progression to the program, please know you and /or friends may join at any time during the program.
Contact Parish Office for more information at 223-4577.
Season of Hope - Bereavement Support Group
This support offers consolation after losing a loved one, no matter how long ago it may be, join us for a Christ-centered faith sharing group. No Cost to join.
Our next session begins on Thursday, January 12, 1-3 PM in the Assisi Room. Contact the Parish Office for more information at 223-4577
Prayer Groups
Eucharistic Adoration - Blessed Sacrament Chapel
This is an opportunity to spend some quiet in prayer with Jesus.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the 2nd Tuesday of every month following the 7:30 am Mass and until 8 pm.
Church guidelines require two people to be present during this time.
Rosary
A dedicated group of men and women meet regularly to pray the Rosary every Monday evening at 7 pm in the Assisi Room.
Everyone is welcome at anytime. There is no need to register or join, you can attend regularly or drop in as your schedule permits.
Ignation Prayer Group
A new prayer group using the book, Love, A Guide for Prayer by Jacqueline Bergan & Marie Schwan. This book draws from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatious of Loyola to help us satisfy the deep hungr and thirst we have to know and love God. Those interested must be willing to commit to assignd daily prayer and weekly group-sharing meetings.
Cost: $30 for materials.
Men's Faith Sharing
Open to all men of the parish who would like to meet and discuss their faith and the Sunday Scriptures. Feel free to drop in any Saturday. Saturdays: 8 am - Assisi Room
Thinking about becoming a Catholic
Inquiry classes for people interested in possibly joining the Catholic Church. Call the parish office. Click here for more information
Scripture Study
Our scripture study groups are currently using The Great Adventure Bible Study series. Click here for more information
Y.C.A.F. (Young Catholic Adults & Friends)
We are a group of St. Francis parishioners in their twenties and early thirties, single or married, who want to come together to have fun, grow spiritually, and contribute to the community. Events are held once or twice a month for spiritual, social and/or service activities. If you are interested in learning more about YCAF or would like to volunteer to help with events please contact the parish office. For more information contact: info@ycaf.org