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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.
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. New groups begin throughout the year. Please contact Mikki for further information.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION EXPERIENCES
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 Prayer
Moms in Prayer 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 Prayer booklet helpful, available at
Christian Book and Gift. No preregistration required. Contact Janice for further information. |
Building
a parish of lifelong learners by engaging all ages and generations
in the events of Church life.
