Adult Formation
How do I respond to what God has done for me through Jesus? The rescue mission of Jesus is two-fold: it is for us personally, and it’s something that is supposed to continue through us. Hence, our faith formation offerings aim to help us grow in intimacy with Christ (inward focus) AND equip us to be His witnesses in our sphere of influence (outward focus).
Offerings
Inward (Personal) Focus
Outward (Mission) Focus
Personal
Jesus Gave Us the Greatest Bible Study of All Time
The Gospel of Luke takes you on a journey that begins with the foretelling of John the Baptist's birth and culminates in Jesus' ascension into heaven. On the road to Emmaus, a story unique to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus gave us the greatest Bible study of all time, laying out his fulfillment of the Old Testament.
In Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled, you will witness key moments in salvation history including the Annunciation, the Nativity, his public ministry, and Jesus' suffering, death, and glorious Resurrection. There are parables found only in Luke, including the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the rich man and Lazarus which will show you the mercy and compassion that Jesus has for each one of his children.
In this 8-part study, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow will show you the beautiful Biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke, strengthening your prayer life like never before.
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DATES: AUG 21, 2025 – OCT 9, 2025 (all Thursdays, full schedule)​
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, PAC-Marian Room
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: Participants may purchase a Workbook directly from Ascension Press for $27.95. Online Video Access (optional) is available for an additional $6.95.
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Randy Frankart, 937-469-5207, randallfrankart@yahoo.com​​​
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Ready for a spiritual refresh? Join us for a life-changing Catholic renewal retreat. Discover deeper meaning and purpose to your life, reconnect with God, gain new insights through talks, discussion and personal reflection, meet new friends in our parish family, and find greater peace and joy for the journey.
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DATES & LOCATIONS:
WOMEN's Renewal - Sat, NOV 8, 2025, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Our Lady of Good Hope (St. Joseph Center)
MEN's Renewal - Sat, OCT 25, 2025, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, St. Mary of the Assumption (Parish Center)​
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REGISTRATION: WOMEN's Renewal ~ MEN's Renewal (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Renewal team.
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COORDINATOR:
Lisa Heck, 425-686-5884, womenswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Ken Heck, 425-299-0422, menswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Since its publication in 2016, 33 Days to Merciful Love, the sequel to the international bestseller 33 Days to Morning Glory, has helped thousands of individuals, families, and groups to grow in devotion and draw closer to Our Lord through the spirituality of the beloved St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
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Saint Thérèse was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope St. John Paul II because she had developed a specific spirituality that is recognized as something new and important for the Church. She made a consecration to Divine Mercy which she calls her Offering to Merciful Love, which is really the culmination of her whole spiritual teaching on her “Little Way.”
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Saint Thérèse understood that the Heart of Jesus is full of mercy for sinners. Yet sinners often close their hearts to Our Lord’s mercy, and this rejection causes Jesus profound suffering. To console His Heart, St. Thérèse asked the Lord to pour into her heart the mercy rejected by others so that everything she did was done for love of Jesus.
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Using the same 33-day preparation format, 33 Days to Merciful Love is a retreat for Divine Mercy consecration by individuals or groups. This new edition supplements the original text for each of the 33 days with thought-provoking questions to answer and discuss in a group setting.
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This expanded edition also unlocks access to videos posted on our new streaming platform, DivineMercyPlus.org/Consecrations, which will also offer a wide array of materials on Divine Mercy and Mary Immaculate. This 6-session study/retreat is for any readers who want to deepen their love of Divine Mercy and devotion to St. Thérèse!
DATES: AUG 31, 2025 – OCT 5, 2025 (all Sundays)​
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, BLS School Cafeteria
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: Participants may purchase a Study Guide directly from Shop Mercy for $24.95.
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Susan Christman, 937-430-3323 , timsueaa5@aol.com
Ponder is a Bible study that explores the Sunday readings in the Roman Catholic Lectionary cycle. It is a contemplative study, which means the goal of Ponder is to unite the heart and mind.
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Ponder is designed to help individuals and groups pray with the readings first, to absorb and ground the Sunday readings in the heart or personal experience. Participants learn the process of lectio divina and Ignatian contemplation as tools for praying with Scripture. Brief commentary is provided by the study author to help participants fully understand each passage. Each Sunday includes two reflection points for ongoing contemplation (or pondering).
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DATES: ADVENT 2025 - EASTER 2026 (Friday mornings, 9:00 AM)
LOCATION: This study uses an online format. A video meeting link will be provided to registered attendees.
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: Participants will purchase their own YEAR A book directly from Liturgical Press for $24.95.
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COORDINATOR: Dcn. Steve Bermick, 937-557-1711, sbermick@stjohnpaulii.org
The Book of Revelation can both captivate and confuse us: the "seven seals," the "dragon," the "sea of glass," the “wedding feast of the Lamb.” In the midst of such fantastic imagery and talk of the final things, what does Revelation teach us about living in the present moment, spiritual warfare, and the Liturgy?
Join us as we prayerfully study the Revelation to John and delve into prophecy, salvation history, and the thin veil that exists between the Mass celebrated here on earth and the heavenly worship. Revelation, meaning the unveiling, has very practical implications for us now, including a call to deeper conversion and trust that the Lord will indeed “make all things new.” We will remain faithful to the Magisterium using the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Navarre Bible Commentary, and works by Scott Hahn and Michael Barber to enhance our study.
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“To the victor, I will give some of the hidden manna.” Revelation 2:17
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DATES: September 8, 2025 – February 16, 2026 (Mondays)​
TIME: 6:45-8:15 PM
LOCATION: Our Lady of Good Hope, St. Joseph Center
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: Participants should bring their own copy of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE).
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Denise Jasek, denisejasek@gmail.com​​​
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Mission
SCHOOL OF
IDENTITY
Few Christians live their faith with the zeal and boldness of the Apostles at Pentecost. Living a dynamic life of discipleship flows out of a renewed identity in Christ. This two-day conference will open our minds and hearts to who we are and the heavenly gifts we have access to, and will ready us to witness with new confidence and passion. Below is a preliminary list of sessions:
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Session 1: Identity & Transformation / Hearing God's Voice
Session 2: Renewal of the Mind
Session 3: Students of the Supernatural
Session 4: Burning Bright Without Burning Out
Session 5: The Power of Peace
Session 6: Baptism of the Holy Spirit
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DATES: Coming in 2025-26 (dates TBA). Friday evening, 5:30 - 9:30 PM & all day Saturday, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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LOCATION: TBA
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REGISTRATION: TBA. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Encounter Ministries team.
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COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-977-1137, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org
Why do children die? Why is there human trafficking? Why is there abortion, abuse, and cancer? The simple answer is because the devil is real. Many naively imagine that we were born into some sort of neutral territory, when in fact we were born in a war zone and into a battle.
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This is why God sent us his Son. Jesus came to fight and save us from certain death at the hands of the enemy. But God did not become a man to rescue us so that only a handful of people would know about it. He desires everyone to be saved. But how can others come to believe in him if they don’t hear about him? RESCUED PEOPLE RESCUE PEOPLE! We invite you to come get equipped for the rescue mission.
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The Rescue Project is a global movement that launched in 2022. It flows from the conviction that the most urgent task in the Church is a compelling and attractive proclamation of the gospel. Its aim is threefold: that people might be 1) overwhelmed by the good news of what God has done for us, 2) moved to surrender their lives to Jesus in faith, and 3) mobilized for mission.
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The Rescue Project as an eight-week book + video experience of the gospel run in small group format within parishioner homes. Complete the registration form to express interest in attending or leading a home-based study.
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DATES: Ongoing
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LOCATION: Parishioner Homes
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES:
Rescued (the book) $14.95
TRP Story Guide $10.00
TRP Running Rescue $12.00
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COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-977-1137, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org
