Friday, July 30, 2010


Within Adult Faith Formation


For Young Adults

Summer 2010 Events

What's happening this summer around the diocese for young adults?
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We will see you in the Fall.
Have a great summer.



What We're Reading ...

St. Raphael Readers

Coming Soon!
2010 - 2011 Reading List

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Interesting Links


"There are two ways to live your life--one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle."
                                                                                                           Albert Einstein 


 

The Gospel of John – Revealed!

Join us as we discover
- why John’s gospel is different
- learn an exciting and reflective scripture prayer method
- geography’s role in reading the gospel
-a review of Judaism and the Catholic Church’s history through this bible study!
 
Immerse yourself in a 22-session, weekly, Catholic study on the Gospel of John starting September 15th. Morning (complete with child program) and evening sessions are offered.  Early registration open now until August 1st $50, after August 1st $60.

 Save the date!  Thursday, October 28, 2010, Room 162
Online Learning

Do you wish you could take a course to deepen your faith but don't have time to get to class?  Don't miss Richard Drabik from the University of Dayton as he gives the particulars of UD's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation.   Come and hear how you can take a class on your own time, in own your home, yet still enter into discussions with other students.  More information

RCIA

Read what Heather Heppner, who was baptized, confirmed and made her first Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, has to say about her RCIA journey by clicking here.


Need some inspiration during the summer months? 

All are welcome to join Living Word Scripture Study.
Summer Session starts Wednesday, May 12.
9:15 to 10:45 am, Room 167
Click here for more information.

Treasury of Spirituality
Click here to enhance your prayer life and meditation with this treasury of spiritual ideas from many forms of spirituality within our Catholic Church.  You’ll find a wealth of information on these pages as well as websites and books that will aid you in your own quest to become closer to God as well as in assisting others on their journeys.  Take a look.  These are wonderful resources.

Year of the Eucharist


Holy Thursday 2010 marks the beginning of the Year of the Eucharist.  We all know it's not easy to be fully engaged at mass so as to prepare ourselves to receive the Eucharist.  So many things are going on inside our heads and outside of us in the worship space around us.  To give yourself a head start and to help focus on the readings, read them beforehand.  Here are some excellent websites with the readings for Sundays and/or weekdays.  You'll also find background on the readings, meditations and some thoughts on their meaning for our lives.  
 
 
www.usccb.org/nab If you click on the scripture citation, you can read what comes before and after the reading and where it fits into the Bible.  

 


CONTACT US!!

Sr. Anne Hyzy, Director of Adult Faith Formation 630-355-4545 X-138 email
Roberta Zawacki, Assistant 630-355-4545 x-112 email



Adult Faith Formation Mission
Acknowledging the need for life-long learning and the fruitful expression of a mature Christian faith, St Raphael Adult Faith Formation Commission seeks to help adults strengthen and deepen their relationship with God while growing in Knowledge of Faith, Liturgical Life, Morality, Expressions of Christian Prayer, Communal Life, Missionary Spirit, Care of God's Creation, Ministry and Leadership.


Throughout the Diocese
Marriage Encounter Weekend
For reservations, call ((630-577-0778) or see www.wwme.org   September 10-12, October 22-24, November 5-7 and December 3-5 in Burr Ridge; also, June 11-13 and September 17-19 in Wood Dale
 
Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages
For reservations, call ((708-802-1830) or see www.retrouvaille.org for more information. Dates: October 1-3 in Romeoville and June 25-27 & December 3-5 in Chicago .
 
Mark Your Calendar!

Mayslake Ministries'
 Annual Fall Symposium
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dr. Megan McKenna, internationally known theologian, lecturer, retreat leader, spiritual director and peace and justice activist will be the keynote speaker for Mayslake Ministries' Annual Fall Symposium.  Click here for more information.  Read what Fr. Joel Fortier from St. Thomas the Apostle parish says about this amazing woman.  A great opportunity.
 


AFF Coordinators


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