Faith Formation
Sunday Morning Adult Faith Formation
This class meets on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. during the academic year and presents an educational opportunity for adults to continue their faith formation. Class presentations offer a variety of topics and speakers including Scripture Study, Church History, Doctrine and Devotions, and Current Issues for Catholics.
Meets during the academic year Sept - May: Sunday at 10:00 a.m., Church Basement.
The Men of St. Joseph
Chris Kantack, nwkantacks"at"kantack.com
Encouraging men to be the spiritual leaders of their families & communities. Meets monthly on the 1st & 3rd Thursday
7:10-8:15 pm In the Parish Library
Mother's Ministry
Christina Chew 601-278-1260
Sara Lally 321-652-4932
sjmothersministry "at" gmail.com
Fosters the spiritual growth of mothers through faith sharing, discussion, and fellowship. Catholic books and DVDs relevant to motherhood and spirituality are discussed each week. The nursery is provided for ages 5 and under.
Meets academic year: Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Church Basement.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Joe Witkowski, 314-800-5110
wittst103@aol.com
Meets Tuesdays, 9-15am in the Church Basement
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Jennifer Colsch, 256-722-7929 x109,
ocia "at" stjohnbchurch.org
This class serves to introduce inquirers to the Catholic faith and potentially to provide sacramental preparation for adults desiring to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Participants include those who have never been baptized, those who have begun their Christian journey in other denominations and who have been baptized, and baptized Catholics who have not yet completed the Sacraments of Initiation.
Wednesday Evening Scripture Study
Rich Burton, richdburton@gmail.com
Meets Wednesdays 7:15pm in the Basement
Young Adult Book Club
Adam Harden, hardena@alumni.msoe.edu
Meets to discuss a variety of books that influence our Catholic faith.
Meets year-round, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Library
Faith in Fiction Book Club
Jennifer Culver, jculver"at"stjohnbchurch.org
Meets 1 Monday a month, September through April. Each month a different work of fiction is selected.
Women Sharing the Word
Paula Turner, gpturn4"at"aol.com
Meets Wednesdays at 9:30am in the All Purpose Room.