Adult Faith Formation
Ministry Contact:
Michael Rousselle
(812-952-2853)
A variety of adult faith formation groups currently meet in our parish community. You are invited to join a group already in existence or start their own group with the assistance of the Faith Formation staff. Excellent resources for Scripture study or faith-sharing are available. In addition, leader or facilitator training is provided. Current groups include:
Sunday AM Bible Study
Ministry Contact:
Chcuk Lynch (812-951-3664)
This group gathers to reflect on the Sunday Gospel every Sunday from 9-10:30 am in the cafeteria classroom. In the year to come, the group will be focusing on Year C/A of the lectionary cycle.
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Ministry Contact;
Paul Aud (502-445-9459)
The group met on Sunday mornings 9-10:15 am in the Parish Office basement.. Last year they focused on the United States Adult Catechism of the Catholic Church with discussion and reflection. Due to family commitments they have elected to suspend their study for the coming year. A note of thanks to all who participated.
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(812-951-3664)
The group studied the Letter of James: Pearls for Wise Living last year. We have now begun Beginning Apologetics I, which explains and defends our Catholic faith. Plans call for the FORMED video series The Wild Goose after that. We meet in Room 105 from 7-8:30 pm. All are welcome!
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(812-952-2197)
The Little Rock Scripture Study group meets on Thursday mornings (9-11am) in Room 102 to discuss various books of Sacred Scripture. Outside reading is required and the gathering includes discussion and further study. In 2017-18, the group studied the Little Rock Series." In 2018-2019, the group will continue the "Genesis" series.
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In 2018-2019 this group focused on Scott Hahn’s Genesis. We finished the study in late spring and will start soon with Fr. Michael Gaitley’s The One Thing Is
Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything. The group meets on Thursday evenings in the home of Jaycen and Lisa Abell. For more information, please contact Lisa.
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Melanie Wermuth (812-725-4023)
St. Mary Catholic Book Reading Group began in 2003, and we have read and discussed over 100 books! Our purpose is to promote reading books by Catholic authors of theology, history, fiction. We also read books of particular interest to Catholics, such as pro-life or bioethics. We meet at approximately 6-week intervals on Fridays at 3:00 pm in Room 102. Books discussed recently include:
A Pope and a President, A Song of Nagasake, The Priests’ Barracks, and The Reed of God. All are invited to join us for these discussions.
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(812-968-3639)
The Men’s Fellowship Group meets on the first Sunday evening every month, from September through May. We meet at 6:30 pm in Room 102 of the Parish Life Center. The evening is one of song, open prayer, and discussion of Scripture, the Catechism, Catholic books, or DVD/online resources. It’s an opportunity to discuss our faith and share it with fellow brothers in Christ. Approximately an hour of time is given to our topic and discussion, followed by social time with snacks and drinks. All men of St. Mary are welcome.
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(812-987-8894)
Annually, St. Mary Church offers a 8-week course known as Financial Peace University. Financial Peace University is a Scripture-based program that teaches participants how to beat debt, build wealth, and keep your own economy thriving. During this life-changing course, individuals will learn:
· To put together a monthly spending plan
· A step-by-step process for dumping debt
· How to set financial goals
· Communication skills for couples
Financial Peace is offered for individuals, couples and families. Learn more at www.fpu.com.
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