Adult Faith Formation
St. Francis of Assisi has a vibrant adult faith formation committee headed by Anastacia Wooden, Tim Bowling and Mary Dixon which seeks to provide ever new opportunities for parishioners, over the course of the year, to deepen their understanding of their faith. We are always eager to get feedback from other people about what more we can do. Please send any comments or suggestions to Charles McCarthy, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, at cmccarthy@sfadw.org. Thanks!
ADULT FAITH FORMATION ACTIVITIES
UPCOMING CLASSES/EVENTS
Parish Lenten Mission
Lent 2010: Bob Rice, http://www.bob-rice.com
Lent 2011: Fr. Jude Winkler
Msgr. Ralph's Lenten scripture series: Mary and Scripture (Lent 2010)
Sister Helen Prejean, October 4th, 2010, co-sponsored w/ St Patrick's
RETREATS
Annual men's and women's retreats
Anastacia Wooden, Charles McCarthy (301) 840-1407
2010: tentatively scheduled for Fall 2010, more details forthcoming
FAITH FORMATION GROUPS: Parish-based
- Weekday Scripture Study: prepare for Sunday's readings, Thursdays 1:30-3pm Jan Lavoie (301) 869-6002
- Mom's Faith Sharing: every Thursday 9:30 am. Join other St. Francis moms for discussion and prayer as we seek to make Christ the center of our families. Stacey Tuman (301) 208-0740
- Women's Scripture Study: A scripture study designed to help women learn more about the virtues and how they apply to our daily lives as Christians. Wednesdays 8-9:30pm, 2 x a month Sue Madison (301) 977-6854, Mary Dixon (301) 330-4382
- Church Guys: The Church Guys meet on Saturday mornings for faith, fellowship, and relaxed discussion. We discuss Scripture, other spiritual writings, and how to live our faith as Catholic men. Saturdays 7:30-9am Wendell Hall (301) 792-0478, wvh@scllaw.com
http://stfrancischurchguys.wordpress.com/about/
- RCIA
Terry Davis (301) 774-0783, Sara Dean (301) 977-6373
FAITH FORMATION GROUPS: Archdiocesan, national & international groups w/ active parish participants
- Total Consecration to Jesus through the Blessed Virgin Mary Preparation according to Saint Louis Marie de Montfort
Carol Kohan http://www.fisheaters.com/totalconsecrationmontfort.html
- Hearts Aflame: Adult courses on fundamentals of scripture, prayer, sacraments.
1 evening/wk for 6-8 weeks. Courses offered throughout the year. Susan Anderson, DRE (301) 258-9183
- JustFaith: a thirty-week justice formation process with a focus on poverty
Charles McCarthy, (301) 840-1407
www.justfaith.org
- Pax Christi: Catholic peace movement; aims for peacemaking, justice, human rights, non-violence, and global restoration. Usually meets 1st Thursday of the month. Charles McCarthy, 301-840-1407
www.paxchristiusa.org
- Christian Family Movement: Catholic movement to promote Christ-centered marriage and family life, help individuals and their families to live the Christian faith in everyday life, and improve society through actions of love, service, education and example. Starting summer/fall 2010. Stacey Tuman (301) 208-0740
www.cfm.org
- Couples for Christ: a Catholic movement intended for the renewal & strengthening of Christian family life. Saturday mornings. Ed DeAusen, (301) 948-6274 http://couplesforchristglobal.org/
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter: couples retreats; tools to turn good marriages into great marriages www.wwme.org
-Knights of Columbus #2323: Catholic fraternal service organization, whose members meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The Council operates within five major areas: Service to the Community, Assistance to the Church, Youth Activities, Family Events, and Social Affairs. Mike Thomas, cinnabarmike@verizon.net, (301) 330-5970 www.KofC2323.com
- Challenge Club: for girls in grades 5-8; virtue, friendship & faith, apostolic projects www.gaithersburgchallenge.com
- Communion & Liberation: aims to communicate the awareness that Christ is the one true response to the deepest needs of people in every moment of history
www.clonline.us
FAITH FORMATION: Multi-media and favorite web sites
- St. Francis Library: lending library w/ books, CDs, and DVDs Karen Mason
- Lighthouse CDs: provides inspirational CDs and brochures that will enrich & strengthen people's relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding of their Catholic faith. Stacey Tuman (301) 208-0740
www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org
