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
Mondays – The Rescue Project
WHAT IS THE RESCUE PROJECT? The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. The goal of The Rescue Project is to create an opportunity for people to be overwhelmed and be brought to a decision to surrender their lives to Jesus and be mobilized for mission.
The Rescue Project is proposing another way to see reality through biblical lenses; it’s a way to make sense out of why are things going wrong when they go wrong and why it is that even when times are tough, especially when times are tough, we don’t have to be anxious or afraid or give in to depression or despair.
Sessions
Monday, September 29: The Importance of Stories
Monday, October 6: Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?
Monday, October 13: The Enemy is the Enemy
Monday, October 20: It Gets Worse (Before It Gets Better)
Monday, October 27: Why Did Jesus Come?
Monday, November 3: What Difference Does It Make?
Saturday, November 8 Retreat (7:15 am – 2:30 pm): Words Are Not Enough & What Does He Want from Me?
Thursday, November 10: Getting Clarity on the Mission
- Session 6:30-8:30 pm
- Serra Room
- Free will offering
PLEASE NOTE! The Study includes a retreat which will be held on SATURDAY, November 8. The retreat begins with Mass at 7:15 am and concludes at 2:30 pm that day.
Tuesdays – The Glorious Mysteries
As Our Lord is taken down from the Cross and his lifeless body is placed into the tomb, it appears like his life and mission are an utter failure. Yet, there his glorious light shines into the darkness and rises victoriously! Our world has complicated problems. Our God has simple, yet powerful solutions. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. May our lives become evidence of the Resurrection and proof of Pentecost! Join us as we explore the Glorious Mysteries!
- Tuesdays, September 16 – October 28, 2025
- 9:00 – 11:00 am
- Serra Room
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 – David the King
Explore the compelling stories of King David and understand his foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings.
David is the paradigmatic king in the Old Testament. His kingship recalls that of Adam in the Garden of Eden, and yet it points toward the King par excellence, Jesus Christ. In David the King, Bishop Barron helps us to understand this pivotal figure in light of the first king and the King of kings.
- Wednesdays, September 3 – October 15, 2025
- 9:45 – 11:45 am
- Serra Room
- Suggested donation: $20 for study guide
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
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.
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