Adult Faith Formation

Want to stay up to date on adult faith formation opportunities?

If you have any questions about information below, please contact Dr. Anna-Marie at 352-775-1786 for more information.

Bible Study

Join us on Wednesdays 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.

A Hot Cup of Catholic

Join us for discussion of an everchanging variety of topics on the Catholic Faith. See the bulletin for current meeting times and topics.

Coffee and A Movie

Join us every 2nd Monday of the month starting at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall

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.

We are looking for hosts. To find out more about being a SCC host, please call Dr. Anna-Marie at 352-775-1786

Morning of Grace

Come with a receptive heart to receive a precious gift! All women of the parish are invited to bring your rosaries and join us in Sacred Sisterhood at the Ministry Building for a time to Reconnect, Renew, and Reflect. Enjoy prayer, song, an inspiring Women of Grace EWTN episode with Johnnette Williams, a guest speaker, and small group sharing.

Foundational Study

Learn how to embrace your authentic femininity and dignity as a daughter of God. This nine week foundational study meets in the Ministry Building. It explores prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church teachings, the Catechism, the lives of women saints, and the example of Our Blessed Mother. You will gain the tools to live out your call as a Woman of Grace in today’s world. Based on the Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life foundational study by Johnnette Benkovic Williams, host of EWTN’s Women of Grace. Already a Woman of Grace? Join us for fresh perspectives and deeper learning.

Men's Ministry with Fr. Pete

Join us for a morning of fellowship and prayer with men who share your desire to walk in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus. Together we will discover new ways to live with the Holy Spirit, become true Christian men, and live richer more meaningful lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, renew yourself spiritually, offer new meaning to your prayer life, and most of all, build lasting relationships with other Catholic men.

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: 
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