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
Rescued - Book Discussion
If you’ve been inspired by our priest’s homily series during Advent, featuring the four questions that frame the gospel story as presented in the book Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo, consider joining the book discussion that will take place with our OCIA participants (those on the journey to becoming Catholic).
This is a 6-session study.
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DATES: DEC 30 (Tuesday), JAN 8, 15, 22, 29; FEB 5 (Thursdays)​
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TIME: 6:00-7:15 PM
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LOCATION: St. Mary of the Assumption, Fr. James Manning Parish Center
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: Rescued (the book) may be purchased for $14.95 from Amazon. Participants should read the Foreword, Introduction, and Chapter 1 ahead of the first session.
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Chris Stier, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org​​​
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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, MAR 21, 2026, 8:00 AM, St. Henry (Parish Activity Center)
MEN's Renewal - Sat, MAR 7, 2026, 8:00 AM, Our Lady of Good Hope (St. Joseph Center)​
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REGISTRATION:
(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
Now is the time for mercy!​
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Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God's love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II.​
DATES: JAN 18 - FEB 15, 2026 (all Sundays)​
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TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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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: The Guidebook for Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told can be purchased for $18.95 from catholic.market, or by calling 855-777-0746.
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Susan Christman, 937-430-3323 , timsueaa5@aol.com
The better we know Mary, the better we will know her Son.
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This is a powerful study that reveals Mary’s unique role in God’s kingdom and in our lives. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this study will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of her earthly life, taking you through her joys … and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever. Mary will become a part of your daily life, and in your daily life, you will become more like Christ.
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This is an 8-session study.
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DATES (2026): JAN 8, 15, 22, 29; FEB 5, 19; MAR 5, 12 (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. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: Participants may purchase a workbook directly from Ascension Press for $27.95. Online video access (1 year) is available for an additional $5.95. Note: Study Materials are not required to participate in the study, but can lead to a fuller understanding of the study.
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COORDINATOR: Randy Frankart, 937-469-5207, randallfrankart@yahoo.com
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: October 6, 2025 – March 24, 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
