Adult Faith Formation Commission
A Place of Welcome and Service to All
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
August 2016
Vision: to invite and motivate every adult of HSCC so that we can form a perfect Body of Christ.
Adult Faith Formation Commission Director: John Arcisz, 469.261.8637.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: David Powell, Brad Brooks, Kelly Shehan, Heather Hormel
That Man is You! (TMIY)
Theme: The Revelation of the Father
Leaders: Trent Paul & Jim Decker
- Meets Tuesday mornings at 6:00 am and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm in Room 118, except in the summer
- Faith based group of men focused on being a better man, adult and parent
- Begins September 8th, the 3rd and final year, it’s not too late to become a BETTER MAN!
- No prerequisite of prior years participation is necessary to join.
ARISE: (Faith Communities)
Leader: Val Monteilh
- This ARISE’s third and final year.
- The intent is to build strong, home based faith communities that meet a minimum of two time per month to discuss every-day spiritual and faith based scenarios.
- No prerequisite of prior years participation is necessary to join.
- The potential for this group to shift from the ARISE format to a different, more compelling agenda is distinct. Potential ideas are:
- Genesis to Jesus
- Book Club
- Structured Bible study
Young Adult Group
Leader: Kelly Shehan
- Meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.
- Intended for young, single adults from 18 to 30, but married couples are welcome
- Primary purpose is to meet people and grow in faith
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation
Leader: Juno Bishop
- Theme: The process of becoming fully initiated into the Catholic faith
- Meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm.
- Commitment to being a Catechist for one year
- Studies include main characters of the Bible, Gospels, salvation history, the sacraments, Mary, saints, early church fathers, purgatory, Church authority, Mass, and more.
Faith Alive (Bible Study)
Leaders: Laurel Johnson & David Powell
- Theme: “The Feasts” of the Old Testament as prescribed in the Book of Leviticus and the study of the Book of Acts
- Meets on Sunday mornings from 9:10-10:15 am.
- An interactive class that answers any questions you may have concerning your faith.
- No prerequisite of prior years participation is necessary to join.
Catholic 101
Leader: David Powell
- Theme: Want to know more about YOUR religion?
- Part 1 – David uses a Scripture-based open dialogue format to guide you through gaining a better understanding of “Catholicism”
- Part 2 – Walk through the Bible ‘Genesis to Jesus Class’
- Meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:00 pm.
Women’s Bible Study
Leader: Sister Rose Erispe, M.S.L.T.
- Theme: Encourage each other in fellowship and prayer and to share personal faith journeys while studying the Bible – Catholic faith connection through various Bible study formats including DVD productions from EWTN and Ignatius Press
- Meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am in Room 118 of the Education Building
- Meets on Wednesday mornings 9:00 for prayer intentions and to recite the Rosary prior to Bible study
- No prerequisite or prior participation is necessary to join.
- This faith-filled group has been meeting for over 6 years and always welcomes newcomers.
- Book Club meets on Monday mornings at 9:00 am
- Lives of the Saints prayer meeting on Friday evenings
Faith in Action
Leaders: Mike & Amy Craig – Basket 52Deacon Michael Kenny – Prison Ministry
Rob Hogan – Saint Benedicts
- These groups are involved in different out-reach programs and are looking for motivated volunteers.
- There are no meetings
- Volunteers can participate on their available dates and times
Practical Spirituality
Leaders: Ed & Kathryn Loskill
- Theme: Reawaken your spirituality and faith and to bring the faithful back to the sacraments
- Topics: forgiveness, mercy, sacraments and prayer
- Meets on Wednesday from 6-7:00 pm year round
- First 30 minutes are dedicated to learning
- The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited during the last 30 minutes
Catholic 201
Leaders: Dr. David Marzak
- Theme: 1st Semester – Trinity of Humanism Image of God
- 2nd Semester – Logic & Politics as perceived by our Catholic faith
- Meets on Wednesday from 6-7:00 pm
- Participation is by invitation or request only (form required)
The Choice Wine: Seven Steps to a Superabundant Marriage
Leaders: John & Leslie Arcisz, David & Beth Hinojosa, Charles & Bonnie Chavez
- Theme: Interactive nine-week multimedia program specifically designed for couples
- Choice Wine is a pathway to authentic marital happiness.
- Couples will learn how to virtually divorce-proof their marriages, experience the superabundant love and mercy of God, and realize a foretaste of Paradise in their marriages and families.
- Website Video here
- Meets on Sundays at 8:30 pm in McGivney Hall
- Child-care will be available.
- Begins on Sunday, September 13, 2015
Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom
Leader: Tim Kelley
- Theme: Nine-week video course that presents a financial plan designed to help you get your finances in order, get out of debt, and achieve financial freedom incorporating Christian principles
- Meets on Mondays from 6-8:30 pm in McGivney Hall
- Begins on Monday, September 14, 2015
Genesis to Jesus Online Study
Leader: David Powell
- Theme: An intense self-paced study of the profound link between the Old and New Testament Scripture and the Catholic Faith
- Website StPaulCenter.com