Adult Faith Formation

Program Details

• Friday Scripture Study
  Lectionary or theme based study of the scriptures.
  Every Friday from 10:30 am-noon in Parish Center.  No registration required
  Contact: Father Rick Bolte
   

• Men’s Group
  WE ARE men who realize we are called to be men of God. We come together, in light of our Catholic faith, to share our lives and our faith, through friendship, prayer and brotherhood.
  WE WILL become better husbands, fathers, brothers and sons because where two or more gather together in my name, there I am in their midst (Matthew 18:20)
  WE MEET every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning from 7:30am - 9:00am in Brodnick Hall for sharing of Scripture, prayer, and discussion; coffee and doughnuts. Some men pray the rosary together at 6:30am followed by Mass at 7:00am.

  No sign-up required. Come and bring a friend!

  We also attend the "Answer the Call Cincinnati Catholic Men's Conference" as a group. The next conference is March 20, 2010 at Cincinnati's Music Hall. 
  Contact: Tom Nolan

   

• Women’s Prayer Group

  This group of women come together to share their faith and prayers. Activities: share scripture, listen to a member’s reflection, and discuss topic questions and how the scripture reading is touching their lives at that moment, and prayer.

  Meets: first Saturday of the month at 9am and the third Thursday of the month at 7pm in the Parish Center.   No sign-up required.

  Contact: Sharon Ryan

   

• FAMILIA
  This four-year program for mothers of young children focuses on three areas: Gospel readings, Catholic Catechism, and Pope John Paul II’ s teachings on marriage and family. Groups meet twice a month from September through May for ninety minutes. Childcare is provided. Signups for the new groups start in late spring. (more info)
   

• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
  RCIA is a program for those who want to become Catholic or simply learn more about the Catholic faith. The program begins in September and is presented every Tuesday at 7 pm in the parish center. Childcare is provided. (more info)
   

• Christ Renews His Parish
  This spiritual renewal program is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God, retreat from the world, and share your faith with a group of your fellow parishioners. Two-day "CRHP" retreats at St. Timothy Parish are offered separately for men and women. Registration information for the 2010 retreats is available here: (2010 CRHP info)
   

• Adult Faith Formation Committee
  Contact: Mike Keller
  
  This committee meets several times a year to review past Adult Faith Formation offerings and to suggest new ones. Members also contribute energy and expertise toward making individual events happen and publicizing them. They also work toward bringing in outside speakers to the parish.
  
  Adult parishioners are needed to serve on the main committee and ad hoc subcommittees.  Members must be 18 years of age or older; actively involved in parish life; and desire to help enrich the faith life of fellow parishioners.  New members are selected each year during the discernment process and serve three-year terms.

  
  Events: Tapping in Theology, retreats, book fairs, Parish Mission, seasonal programs.  Watch for announcements in the bulletin, Companion, and website.