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
Tuesday Study
Young Adults Book Study – Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux
Join us for a 10-week study of Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux. This work conveys St Therese of Lisieux’s “Little Way” of spiritual childhood – her “elevator” to Heaven, as she called it. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God’s merciful love. Again and again in this book, St. Therese shows us how her “Little Way” of love and trust comes straight from Sacred Scripture.
- Tuesdays beginning June 4, 2024
- 7-8:30 p.m.
- Youth Room
*Participants can purchase the book from their favorite bookseller or find free online.
Wednesday Study
Joshua, Judges and Ruth
Discover Joshua, a faithful leader carrying out God’s commands followed by the deteriorating faith and failure of the Judges but concluding with the heart-warming story of grace and redemption in Ruth!
This 28-lesson study examines 3 important books of the Old Testament.
- The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua’s obedience to God, the bloody yet miraculous battles and the division of the land among the 12 tribes.
- The Book of Judges records the Israelites’ descent into sin and the terrible consequences. The 12 heroes of the book seem larger than life but they were imperfect, just as we are, which makes this book just as relevant today. Judges is a stern reminder that God punishes sin but is always ready to forgive the repentant sinner back.
- The Book of Ruth while only 4 chapters in length is one of the most moving accounts in the Bible. A story of love and loyalty, you will be amazed by the many layers and depths of meaning packed into this little love story!
Join us for all 3 books of this study or come to only 1 or 2!
- Wednesdays, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
- Serra Room
- Joshua meets September 11-December 18, 2024
- Judges meets January 8-April 9, 2025
- Ruth meets April 23-May 14, 2025
- Suggested donation:
- $50 for a combined study guide with all 3 books
- Joshua or Judges alone $25
- Ruth alone $15
Please contact Heather in the Faith Formation Office, hrohe@saintfrancischurch.org or 515-440-1030 if you have questions or to register.
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 or print the list of studies (PDF)
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