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.
For studies specifically for young adults, check out our St. Francis Young Adults page.
Study Groups
Tuesdays
The Wild Goose
Discover a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit through The Wild Goose, a 14-week video series led featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR. Each week, we’ll watch one of Fr. Dave’s inspiring videos and spend time reflecting and sharing together. Come and experience how the Spirit moves in your life—bringing peace, freedom, and transformation. All are welcome – no registration required.
- Tuesdays, begins November 11*
- 9:00 – 11:00am
- Serra Room
*Schedule Note:
At the request of our recent study group participants, we’ll begin The Wild Goose on November 11, meeting for seven sessions this fall (skipping Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks). We will take a short break for our The Chosen study, which was previously scheduled and begins January 20. We’ll resume the final seven sessions of The Wild Goose once The Chosen concludes.
The Chosen, Season 4
We’re getting closer and closer to Jerusalem, to what we know is coming. Jesus is getting increasingly frustrated, and yes, sad. Not because he’s getting closer to death, but because of the reasons He must die. From his faith’s religious leaders, to the holy city of Jerusalem, to his own friends and followers, people are not understanding his mission. To that end, He must allow painful things, and even set in motion certain confusing or bittersweet events, to accelerate the outcomes that will lead to Holy Week. Season 4 marks the midpoint of the most famous and influential story in human history. It will be painful, and it will be joyous. It will be bittersweet. But by all measures, Season 4 will also be our best. Join us as we watch and discuss each episode of Season 4.
- Tuesdays, January 20 – March 10, 2026
- 9:00 – 11:00 am
- Serra Room
Wednesdays Mornings
Acts of the Apostles
Acts is the story of how a few Christians, empowered by the Holy Spirit, were chosen to bring Christ and the Good News to the ends of the earth. They faced secular forces, internal strife, and hostile crowds, and despite all of this, they brought the kingdom of God to a broken world and the love of God to the hearts of men.
Join us for this study that will help you to see your place in the Church as a disciple of Christ.
- Wednesdays, November 5, 2025 – April 22, 2026
- 9:45 – 11:45 am
- Serra Room
- Suggested donation: $40 for study guide
Wednesdays Evenings
Financial Peace University
Learn practical steps to beat debt, take control of your money, build wealth, give generously, and secure your family’s future with Financial Peace University! Learn the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, spending and saving wisely, and much more. Financial Peace University is a nine-week class from Ramsey Solutions led by a volunteer coordinator.
- Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm
- January 14 – March 25, 2026
- Cost for materials $80 per participant or couple
- Room TBD
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.
Visit Past Events to view videos, and resources from past events.