Adult Faith Formation
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Spiritual Gifts assessment
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Cheri' Andersenadultsjnnh.orgAdult Ministry
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As Catholics, we are called to continually grow in our faith throughout our lives. St. John Neumann Parish offers various of Adult Faith Formation opportunities to enable continued formation to occur. Whatever stage in life you are in, we want to support you as you grow in knowledge and love of God and His Church.
Click here to get pdf of 2024-25 Adult Faith Formation calendarIf you'd like to receive faith formation emails for adults (even if you cannot attend classes), please click here to subscribe (select Faith Moments)
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Current Studies
This fall we will begin our long study EPIC: Journey Through Church History (don't worry, there's minimal homework -- read a few pages) that will go through the first week of March with a break from Dec 7 - Jan 7. We will also have shorter studies throughout the year including spending our autumn in the Bible with the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sep 11 - Dec 4)--see below for more details!
You can check out our full year calendar by downloading the pdf here.Discover Our Story, Our Catholic Family Story…
As Catholics, we are the inheritors of holy men and women who over two thousand years built a great civilization and spread the gospel throughout the world. The history of the Church is not just the recitation of popes and saints; it is a story of adventure, intrigue, rebellion, reform, and devotion. In this study you will learn about the important people, places, and events in two thousand years of Church history, presented in twelve easy-to-remember color-coded time periods. You will discover the true stories behind the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, and the Protestant Reformation. You will also learn about the massive persecution of Christians in the twentieth century. Throughout, you will be gaining an understanding of the workings of the Holy Spirit in our Church. The better we know our history, the better prepared we will be to face the future.
Beginning September 12th we will be offering sessions Thursdays at 6:00 pm or Fridays at 10:30 am
& don’t worry about the homework—it’s only a few pages of reading
2024
Sep 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
Oct 3/4, 10/11, 17/18,24/25
Nov 7/8, 14/15, 21/22
Dec 5/6
2025
Jan 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31
Feb 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28
Mar 6/7
For more information on content of this study contents, visit ascensionpress.com, or contact Cheri’ Andersen at [email protected]This fall join us as we unveil the mystery of Our Lady as journey through
The Bible and the Virgin Mary
As some may know, the Catholic Church has many traditions, including monthly devotions. Since we celebrate Assumption of Mary in August (15th), devote the month of September to the Seven Sorrows of Mary, the month of October to the rosary, her Immaculate Conception in December (8th, although this year moved to Monday the 9th), and her special role in the Nativity of The Lord, we will gather together Wednesdays from September 11th to December 4th in this 12-session video-based study led by Matthew Leonard from the St Paul Center.
Exactly who is the Blessed Virgin Mary? Can you explain her role in God’s plan for the world? Do you fully understand the vital role she plays in your life?
While Catholics know Mary is important, many never fully grasp how essential she really is. Now they can! The Bible and the Virgin Mary unveils the mystery of Our Lady that is woven into the fabric of Sacred Scripture. Based on Scott Hahn’s Hail, Holy Queen and presented by dynamic speaker Matthew Leonard, this study has something for everyone from the newly confirmed to the fully engaged cradle Catholic.Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am or 6:30pm Sep 11th - Dec 4th
Request $20 donation to defray cost of workbook (& online access to videos)If you wish to purchase book Hail Holy Queen by Dr. Scott Hahn, Amazon carries it
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Self-studies
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Jesus & The Eucharist Study
(small group study used during Eucharistic Revival: Year of the Parish)Jesus is inviting us to encounter him in our life stories. Together, we’ll explore the story of salvation as told through Scripture, fulfilled in the death and resurrection of Jesus, and lived out in the Church and the Sacraments—especially the Eucharist. At the conclusion of this series, participants will be empowered to live out the Gospel in their own lives and share its message of hope with others.
Click here to watch the seven sessions online
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