Programs for Adults
Women's Advent Morning of Reflection - Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9-11:30 am. Call 7 of your friends and reserve a table; bring your own decorations and snacks. Individual reservations are welcome too. Guest speaker: Janene Englehard, "Mary and the Luminous Mysteries." Call Faith Formation Office to reserve your spot: 616-243-8998 x204 (Donna) or x218 (Diane).
“Cultivating Our
Catholic Roots”
What: Informal presentations and discussions over coffee and donuts, facilitated by qualified parishioners.
Who:
All adults welcome. Ideal for parents whose children are in class at the
same time..
When:
Sundays after the 8:30 Mass, 9:45-10:45 am in the
How to participate:
Just show up! Topics and materials will be provided in advance.
Adult Bible Study
Here at St. Stephen, we have several Bible Study groups meeting regularly during the school year. Groups start up in September but new persons are welcome to join at any time of the year. There is no fee to attend but participants might be asked to purchase a (usually paperback) book relating to the topic being studied. For more information contact the Faith Formation Office.
Tuesdays 9-10:15 am (Konrad Room - nursery provided). Bible Study for Young Moms on the Book of James. Led by Shari Bayer.
Wednesdays after 8:30 am Mass (Konrad Room) Senior Bible Study on Corinthians. Led by Ruth and Paul Nelson.
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm (Parish Office) Little Rock Series on Galatians and Romans (13 Sessions) and St. Paul's Letters from Prison (10 Sessions). Led by Cheryl Kaufman.
Thursdays 9:15-10:45 am (Konrad Room) Women’s Bible Study on the Book of Romans. Led by Diane Milanowski.
Christian Initiation
for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
What:
Basic introduction to Catholic belief and practice, with opportunities
to ask questions, clarify understandings and discern what the next step
will be on participants’ journey of faith.
Who:
Adults seeking to find out if the Catholic Church is where God is
calling them, and also Catholic adults who are requesting full
initiation into the Church through Confirmation. A process is also
available for children.
When:
Schedule is based on needs of participants.
“Super Grads”
(Seniors)
What:
Faith enrichment and social group for senior adults.
Who:
New members are always welcome! If you are 50+ years young, we would
love for you to join us.
When:
After 8:30 a.m. Mass, 3rd Wednesdays, May through December (
For more information about any of the above programs, please contact the Faith Formation Office.