FAITH FORMATION
ADULT
Pope St. Leo the Great
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. in the church
Aug. 20
From Pope St. Leo the Great to our new pope, Pope Leo XIV – what’s in a name?
Fr. Paul is leading a series on Pope St. Leo the Great, as we kick off a program that will look at all the Pope Leo’s, including Pope Leo XIV. Join us for a look at Leo the Great, The Defender of the Faith, The Good Shepherd in troubled times, and his legacy and spirituality. Aug. 20.
THE SEARCH
Begins Sun. Sept. 7, 6:30 – 8:15 p.m.
The Search is an 8-week video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart. Experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence.
Whether you’re a practiced inquirer or a jaded skeptic, The Search will speak to you. Have questions about God and His Creation? Join us! In the parish hall. Sign up on our parish website.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
TUESDAY
EVENINGS
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Instructor: Jason Cox, M.A., M.T.S.
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
beginning July 15
Are you considering joining the Catholic Church, but have questions? Join us this summer to learn about the Catholic faith and the process for becoming Catholic (OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). OCIA, will begin on Tuesday, July 15 and continue into Fall. Please share this with anyone you know interested in becoming Catholic or adult Catholics needing Confirmation. Contact Jason in the office for more information.
OCIA PROGRAM
OCIA is Adult faith formation and sacramental preparation for those seeking to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church by Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Our OCIA program begins in September and runs until Easter.
To sign up for OCIA, visit our “Becoming Catholic” page.
THURSDAY
EVENINGS
Theology Thursday
Instructor: Jason Cox, M.A., M.T.S.
Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
Jason Cox, our staff theologian, is leading a drop-in class on theology topics every Thursday night, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come check it out!
Walking With Purpose
Bible Study for women
Thursday evenings
6:30 p.m.
Returns Oct. 9, 2025
This year at Walking with Purpose, we will work through two shorter studies. The fall study will help us become a true, dynamic disciple of Jesus Christ and is titled Passionate Discipleship. This Bible study is focused on equipping women to know Christ and to make Him known. We will study 2 Timothy verse by verse as we immerse ourselves in Paul’s last and deeply personal letter to his beloved friend and mentee, Timothy. Come learn how to live as disciples of Christ, living with Him as the center of our lives and entrusting this message to others who can pass it on as well.
Weekly group sessions for the fall will begin on Thursday, October 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm and will run through Thursday, December 11. All meetings will be in the Parish Hall. Register at this link or email parishinfo@risenchristchurch.org for more details.
Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Group
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
Friday Mornings
From 6:30 to 7:30 am
Meeting each week by Zoom
(with optional in-person meetings at the parish the first Friday of each month)
Iron Sharpens Iron allows men to grow in faith through friendships with other men.
This group meets every Friday morning for one hour, both by zoom and in person, for a presentation and then small group discussion.
Led by Deacon Tom Piccone. Sign-up HERE.
How could a stubborn and impulsive fisherman become the “rock” upon which Jesus would build his Church? Bringing together biblical accounts, historical evidence, Church teaching, classical art, and personal insights, Dr. Tim Gray gives a fresh perspective on Simon Peter that is relevant to our lives. After all, if Jesus could bring out the very best in someone like Peter, then there is hope for the rest of us.
SUNDAY
MORNINGS
