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 wishes to set the world on fire! Mary and Divine Mercy are key to becoming a saint! Consoling the Heart of Jesus usually follows 33 Days to Morning Glory, but this is NOT required. We will learn about God's infinite mercy and how we can give him joy, consoling his heart, by accepting his love and trusting in him completely. This is a 10-session group retreat.
DATES: JAN 7 - MAR 10, 2024 (Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:30 AM)
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, Marian Room, Parish Activity Center
REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
RESOURCES: The Participant Packet with book (item CJPPWB) can be purchased for $29.95 from shopmercy.org, or by calling 800-462-7426.
COORDINATOR: Susan Christman, 937-430-3323, timsueaa5@aol.com
Welcome! We all have a deep desire to feel like we belong—to feel welcome in our parishes. The Welcome full-day retreat experience is an opportunity for you to build meaningful and lasting relationships with other women or men in our parish family. You’ll be excited to come to Mass on Sunday and become actively involved in your parish community.
DATES: (Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
WOMEN's Welcome (MAR 23, 2024)
MEN's Welcome (APR 13, 2024)
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, Parish Activity Center
REGISTRATION: WOMEN's Welcome ~ MEN's Welcome Registration is required.
RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Welcome team.
COORDINATOR:
Lisa Heck, 425-686-5884, womenswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Ken Heck, 425-299-0422, menswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the time it was written. Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans—salvation. This fascinating study reveals that salvation is not merely the removal of a guilty verdict; it is about entering into Christ’s life, death, and resurrection and sharing in his divine life.
In Jesus Christ, all the hopes and expectations of Israel are fulfilled, leading to the universal (“catholic”) family of God. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation will help you to make sense of the difficult passages regarding faith, works of the law, and justification. Above all, it will help you to enter into a more meaningful relationship with Christ. This is an 8-part Bible Study.
DATES: JAN 11 - MAR 7, 2024 (full schedule)
TIME: Either 9:30-11:00 AM or 7:00-9:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, PMR (AM) or PAC-Marian (PM)
REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
RESOURCES: Participants may purchase a Workbook directly from Ascension Press for $27.95. Online Video Access (optional) is available for an additional $6.95.
COORDINATOR:
AM: Chick Dillon, 937-609-3031, w1m3g7@woh.rr.com
PM: Randy Frankart, 937-469-5207, randallfrankart@yahoo.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.
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).
DATES: SEP 15 2023 - LENT/EASTER 2024 (Friday mornings, 9:00 AM)
LOCATION: Since COVID, this study uses an online format. A video meeting link will be provided to registered attendees.
REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
RESOURCES: Participants will purchase their own book directly from Little Rock Scripture Study for $24.95. The YEAR A text is used now, and YEAR B will be used later when the liturgical cycle changes at the beginning of Advent (DEC 3, 2023).
COORDINATOR: Dcn. Steve Bermick, 937-557-1711, steveb@stmaryassumption.church
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:
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
DATES: Friday evening, Feb 23, 5:30 - 9:30 PM & all day Saturday, Feb 24, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Parish Center
REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Encounter Ministries team.
COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-557-1711, chriss@stmaryassumption.church
Heartbreaking is the story out of Maui where residents fleeing the recent wildfires drove right past a woman lying on the ground in need of help. Perhaps equally heartbreaking — at least to Jesus — are those we pass right by, those who we know are trapped in the emptiness that is life apart from Him.
This is why God sent us his Son. Jesus rescued us from certain death at the hands of the enemy, restored our access to the Kingdom of Heaven, and has commissioned us as disciples to rescue others. RESCUED PEOPLE RESCUE PEOPLE! We invite you to come get equipped for the rescue mission.
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.
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 a home-based study.
DATES: Ongoing
LOCATION: Parishioner Homes
REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
RESOURCES:
Rescued (the book) $14.95
TRP Story Guide $12.00 (or free PDF)
TRP Running Rescue $15.00 (for small group leaders, or free PDF)
COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-557-1711, chriss@stmaryassumption.church
