Adult Faith Formation
Religious Education
Life-Long Learning
Learning about the faith is not a "one and done" kind of thing. Our infinite, loving God cannot be contained in a few years of education. So faith formation is a life-long endeavor, a journey during which we find treasures all the time! You are invited to join us in our faith formation programs that happen all year long.
In addition, if you are considering becoming Catholic, or if you have questions about the Catholic Faith, or if you're a baptized Catholic who has never received Confirmation or First Eucharist, we can help with that. Each of the programs below is open to the whole parish, and we would love to have you be a part of it.
Please look for two exciting events coming up:
Parish Marian Consecration Retreat: (scheduled for the Easter season)
"33 Days to Morning Glory"
Adult Vacation Bible School: (scheduled for early Summer)
Marian Consecration Retreat
33 Days to Morning Glory
Four giants of Marian spirituality:
St. Louis de Montfort,
St. Maximilian Kolbe,
St. Theresa of Calcutta
and
St. John Paul II.
Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC skillfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp, and simple enough to put into practice. He weaves their thoughts into
a retreat will bless even the busiest of people!
If you’ve been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you’re looking to deepen and renew your devotion - this is the perfect retreat to make.
Fr. Pat Mulcahy will lead our parish retreat in both an in-person or online option to supplement the daily reading required in the book. The videos and discussions will further enhance the retreat experience. There will be a parish celebration of the Consecration to Mary at the end of the retreat.
The 33 days runs on Tuesday, April 21 through May 30. In person will meet at
7:00 pm in Sebahar Hall.
Remote online option will be via Google Meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am
beginning April 22.
Register at: https://piou.us/morningglory
You can purchase the book at:
https://a.co/d/054QXDjW There is no cost for the retreat, but the book must be purchased.
Cost of the book is around $13.
Give yourself the gift of this retreat and then give yourself to Mary! Contact
Fr. Pat with any questions at frpat@stjohnwinfield.org or at 630.668.0918 x 0
Adult Vacation Bible School6
Location: Sebahar Hall
Cost: $30
Come study the "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John ("I Am the Light of the World," "I Am the Bread of Life," etc. We will dig in through video, Bible Study, crafts, movie night, snacks, and a closing Mass. Al the stuff of Vacation Bible School, but for adults! Cost includes crafts and snacks, but if you would like to buy the book to follow along, you can get that on Amazon. Led by Fr. Pat Mulcahy and friends!
Register at: https://piou.us/adultvbs26
You can purchase the book at: https://a.co/d/04UZ3Y2U
