AdultFormation

Adult Formation Opportunities

Here is a list of the adult faith formation events we are planning for the 2009-2010 school year. We will be adding details as they become available. All adults are welcome to attend (as appropriate). Some events will require pre-registration. Watch this space for more information, or call the Faith Formation Office.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

You are welcome to join at any time.
Tuesday mornings after 8:30 Mass - for Moms - BOOK OF EXODUS - Konrad A - Nursery available
Wednesday mornings after 8:30 Mass - Konrad A - led by Deacon Dale Hollern
Wednesday evenings - 7:00 PM Contact Cheryl Kaufman
Thursday mornings after 8:30 Mass - BOOK OF PROVERBS - Women's Bible Study - Konrad A

CULTIVATING OUR CATHOLIC ROOTS - Sunday Mornings between the Masses

Join us for coffee & donuts and learn more about your Catholic Faith while your children are in class.
TIME: Sunday mornings, 9:45 - 10:45 AM (between the Masses)
PLACE: Parish Office
Mar. 7 - Video "Good Friday" - Deacon Dale will lead the discussion.

ANNUAL MEN'S NIGHT OF REFLECTION - Tuesday, March 16, 7:00-9:00 PM

Fr. Fred Brucker, Guest Speaker. Topic: "Mystagogia: An Exciting Journey into the Mysteries of God's Word." Invite your friends & fill a table, or come by yourself--All are welcome! Bring finger food or a snack to share. Please call for a reservation at 243-8998 x204 or email donna at donna@ststephenparish.com.

"MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS: FUN, FRUSTRATING & FAITH-FORMING!"

For Parents and Catechists - Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:30-9:00 PM - Wege Conference Center, Cathedral Square - sponsored by Diocese of Grand Rapids Office of Faith Formation. FLYER (150 KB, PDF).

CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE - Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Location: Wege Conference Center, Cathedral Square. The Diocese of Grand Rapids invites all men, ages 18 and up, to Show Up, Step Up and Step Out by attending the Catholic Men's Conference. This day will prepare our hearts for Holy Week by exploring what it means to be Catholic men who follow in His steps (1 Peter 2:21). Speakers for the event include Deacon Tom Fogle, Very Rev. Mark-David Janus CSP, and Rev. Steven Cron. You can register online at www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org or contact Mark Mann at 616-475-1243 or by email at mmann@dioceseofgrandrapids.org. Registration fee is $25 before March 19, $30 after March 19. Click here for REGISTRATION FLYER (761 KB, PDF).

WOMEN'S RETREAT - ST. LAZARE - APRIL 16-18, 2010

Contact the Parish Office for more information.

PARISH RETREAT - October 23-26, 2010

SAVE THE DATE!