Pastor’s Class:
Class with Fr. Pecchie meets every Monday night at 7:00 in the Conference Room.

Join our Pastor for discussions on such topics as: Church History, Papal Encyclicals, Sacraments and Church Teaching. These informative meetings will help you to grow in your faith and become better equipped to share your faith with others.

RCIA:
The rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the process established by the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation- Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. It is for non-Catholics who would like to join the Catholic Church, for those who have been baptized in another Christian community and seek full reception into the Catholic Church, and for those who were baptized as Catholics but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

The RCIA helps foster in prospective Catholics a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church He founded. This takes place through distinct stages over a period of time through catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faith. Our Parish classes meet on Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M.

There are several ways parishioners can participate in this ministry. There is a need for Catechists, Sponsors, Food Providers/Hospitality Coordinators and Prayer Sponsors. Please prayerfully consider joining our team. There is always a need for dedicated, spiritual leaders who are willing to accompany people on this journey of faith.
 

Small Christian Communities:
Faith sharing groups gather in homes of parishioners for prayer, Scripture reflection, fellowship and support on the spiritual journey. Pope John Paul II has said that ecclesial basic communities are proving to be good centers for Christian formation and missionary outreach. Small Christian Communities help people learn to connect with community, deepen their faith life and become active in creating a more just and peaceful world. If you would like to join a small community contact: Sr. Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321 or Diane Kledzik at: 587-7869 

Great  Adventure Bible Study:

The Great Adventure is a Bible study offered at St. Patrick’s annually. It is a journey through the Bible with Jeff Cavins in an exciting video presentation. This course is 24 weeks long and begins in September. See the bulletin for details.

Adventures In Revelation: This is a 10 part study of the Book of Revelation .In this video presentation Jeff Cavins demonstrates how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially the Mass. You will also learn about what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent and about the second coming of Christ. This class begins April 22nd

Wednesday Bible Study : This Bible Study meets every Wed. At 9:00 AM in the Conference Room. Currently we are studying the Gospel of Matthew. It is the Jeff Cavins 24 part video series that shows how Jesus builds on the foundation laid in the Old Testament to inaugurate the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
PRAYER

Foundations of Personal Prayer: Meets every Tuesday at 3:00 PM in the Library.
This is a prayer program which provides a sequence of exercises for developing a more intimate relationship with God. The intended fruits of this program is a growth in the awareness of God’s presence in our lives, increased personal faith and developing the habit of daily prayer.

Charismatic Prayer Group: Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room. The Charismatic prayer meeting is a group of people who come together to give praise thanks and honor to our Lord Jesus Christ. The meeting is comprised of singing, testimonies of how God is working in people’s lives and intercessory prayer. The charismatic gifts of tongues and prophecy are also used. Please join us for praise, worship and Spirit filled prayer.