Grow in Your Faith with Other Adults at St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi Adult Faith offers gathered events, online learning, and other opportunities to grow in faith, including prayer, faith sharing, retreats and discernment sessions, learning and study groups, small group community building, and opportunities to inquire about the Catholic faith or Become Catholic.


Study Groups

We are currently planning studies to start in September 2025 on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings. Watch this space and the bulletin this summer for details and registration.


Young  Adult Book Study

He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek

Join us for a 7-week study on He Leadeth Me, a book to inspire all Christians to greater faith and trust in God-even in their darkest hour.

Captured by the Russian army during World War II and convicted of being a Vatican spy, American Jesuit Father Walter J. Ciszek spent some 23 agonizing years in Soviet prisons and the labor camps of Siberia. He here recalls how it was only through an utter reliance on God’s will that he managed to endure.

  • Thursdays, May 8 – June 19
  • 7-8:30 pm
  • Youth Room

*Participants can purchase the book from their favorite bookseller.

Register here!


Small Group & Individual Studies

Join an existing group!

There is a men’s study group that meets Sunday evenings and is open to new members. To be connected with a group member for more information, please contact Heather in the Faith Formation Office, hrohe@saintfrancischurch.org or 515-440-1030.

If you lead a small group that is open to new members, please let the Faith Formation office know and so we can connect you with interested parishioners.

Create your own small group or study on your own!

Adult Faith Formation has a variety of study materials available to checkout for individual and small group use.

  • How – Come to the Faith Formation Office to check out available DVDs and leader’s materials.
  • Where – You arrange for a location that works for you or your group – home, coffee shop, library, etc.
  • Cost – No cost for use of DVDs or leader’s materials. However, you must order and purchase participant materials from the publisher.

Contact Heather Rohe in the Faith Formation Office at: 515-440-1030 or stop in to check availability.

View the list of studies


Visit Past Events to view videos, and resources from past events.