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Learning/Adults
Holy Spirit Parish is committed to the on-going faith formation
of all of its parishioners, young and old alike. Through these
experiences, adults are better equipped to share the Gospel
and to be more mature in their own personal faith. These experiences
also help them to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ,
becoming men and women of prayer with an alive and vital faith.
CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS:
A Catholic Overview
These Wednesday night sessions will focus on the below topics. Each session stands alone; registration is not required.
Feb. 20 Sacrament of Reconciliation
Feb. 27 What It Means to Be Catholic
Mar. 12 Church Structure
Mar. 19 Eucharist: A short history
Mar. 26 Understanding the Bible
Apr. 16 Resurrection: Is it true?
Apr. 23 How God Invites Us to Grow
Apr. 30 Overview of the Afterlife
Class Time: 6:00-7:15 pm, Wednesdays
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Young Adult Bible Study
An
opportunity for young adults, ages 22-35, to gather to reflect
on different books of the Bible and/or learn about aspects
of our Catholic faith through books and videos. Each gathering
includes time for socializing. Snacks are included. Please
bring a Bible if you have one. No pre-registration required – come
as you are able. Fee: Cost of study guide. Meets every Wednesday
from 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Contact Sean for further information.
Adult Bible Study
An opportunity
for adults over age 35 to study books of the Bible and discuss
them in light of their own life experiences, using study guides
by Bible scholars. The Acts of the Apostles will be studied
beginning in October 2007. No pre-registration required—come
as you are able. Fee: Cost of study guide. Date and Time: Wednesday
Mornings, 10:15—11:45 a.m. from October through mid-May. Contact Judy for further information.
FAITH SHARING GROUPS
Moment-by-Moment Faith Sharing Group
A group of women meeting
to discuss books and to support each other and the church on
our journey. Currently we are reading and discussing “Finding God in Each Moment—the
Practice of Discernment in Everyday Life.” No pre-registration
required. Meets Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Contact Susanne for further information.
Men’s Prayer Group
A group of men who meet for an hour
on Wednesday morning for prayer, fellowship, and Bible discussion.
The group gathers in the chapel for 15 minutes of prayer, and
then moves to the nursery area for reading and discussing the
coming Sunday’s Scripture readings. Prayer sheets are
used. Fee: “At Home with the Word” $8.00. No pre-registration
required. Meets Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Contact George for further information.
Ministry
of Mothers Sharing or M.O.M.S.
Whether you are a new mom or
a mom with years of experience, let MOMS take you on a wonderful
8 week-journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation! Revitalize
yourself and your role as a mother. MOMS is a group experience
for moms to support each other and look at their motherhood
as ministry. Child care is provided in the nursery. A new group will begin in January. Please contact Mikki for further information.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION EXPERIENCES
Centering Prayer
This
ancient tradition of prayer is a way of opening ourselves to
God beyond thoughts, words and emotions. We open our awareness
to God whom we know by faith is within us. Join with others
in learning more about this prayer form and its practice. Participants should have a copy of
Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating and/or A Taste of Silence
by Carl Arico. First Saturday of the month, 7:30 a.m, in the Holy Spirit Emmaus room. Come when you are able; no previous knowledge or experience necessary. For further information contact Mary Margaret Yaeger.
Spiritual
Direction
Thomas Merton describes spiritual direction as nothing
more than a way of leading us to see and obey the Holy Spirit
hidden in the depths of our soul. The object of spiritual direction
is to cultivate one’s ability to discern God’s
presence in one’s life, to notice and appreciate moments
of holiness, to maintain an awareness of the interconnectedness
of all things, to explore ways to be open to God in challenging
and difficult moments as well as in joyful ones. The director
serves as a companion and witness, helping to discern the divine
where you might have missed it and to integrate that awareness
into daily life. (Taken from Spiritual Directors International)
Date and Time individually arranged; generally about once-a-month
Moms in Touch
Moms in Touch is a non-denominational international
ministry. At Holy Spirit, a group of moms meet weekly for an
hour to pray for their children, school, and teachers. Materials
used: Bible and Moms In Touch booklet helpful, available at
Christian Book and Gift. No pre registration required. Contact Margaret for further information.
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Building
a parish of lifelong learners by engaging all ages and generations
in the events of Church life.
