Adult Faith Formation
Below is a listing of upcoming faith formation opportunities for our
One In Christ adults.
One in Christ ACC
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities
Upcoming Events
Painting the Word with Women and Wine Join us on May 18th from 6-7:30 pm for Painting the Word at Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids. Women 16+ are invited to participate in a creative process of painting scripture. Come ready to meet new friends. No artistic ability is needed. Wine will be offered to those 21 and up; a nonalcoholic alternative will be provided. A small donation is appreciated to help cover supplies. Contact Karen Handeland at 320-761-5155 to sign up.
Faith on Tap July 27, 6:30-9pm; more details to come
Cana Dinner a marriage enrichment event for married couples...watch for details late in 2025 for this February 2026 event
Retreats
Central Minnesota Together Encountering Christ (TEC) 12 weekends per year in Belle Prairie, MN; ages 16-adult; cost $125; for upcoming dates and more information contact info@cmtec.org or call 320-532-4455
Central Minnesota Koinonia weekend retreats; at the TEC Center in Belle Prairie; cost is $70; for more information and to register go to www.centralkoinonia.org; contact Kathy Hoffman Tax 320-630-1880 or Joel Donnell 320-291-6210
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends April 5-6 in Brainerd; November 22-23 in Alexandria; more information at www.northmnwwme.org; contact Miki 507-227-8229
Weekly/Monthly Events
Ladies Let’s Gather Bible Study First Sunday of the month; 6pm; at St. Stephen; ages middle school and up
Men’s Group Faith sharing and support; first and third Mondays; 5pm; at Sacred Heart
Bible Study Wednesdays; 9am; October-April; at Sacred Heart; contact Gerry Kittok, 320-420-9050 or gkittok@charter.net
St. Rose of Lima Rosary Group First and Third Thursday; 9am-noon;
at St. Francis Xavier, Xavier Hall
The Chosen Watch Party Season 2; Fridays in January and February, come anytime; start with a meal at 6pm; at Sacred Heart; contact Kathy Janku at kathyljanku@gmail.com; next season starts in October 2025
Young Adult Events
Bible Study First Thursday of the month, 7pm
Theology on Draft Second Thursday of the month, 6-8pm; meaningful conversation about God, faith and life of the Church
Praise Night Fourth Thursday of the month, 6-7pm
Mass and a Meal Fourth weekend of the month; begins with Saturday evening Mass (occasionally Sunday morning)
Locations vary; for details see the bulletin or contact Jason Prigge jprigge@sacredheartsaukrapids.org 320-281-9486
Other Resources
Theology Days at St.John’s university; 9am-noon; no cost; registration required; see current offerings at www.collegvillemn.com/theologyday
Banquet of Love Marriage Enrichment An online course of 12 20-minute videos; cost is $97 for 12-month access; more information at www.stcdio.org.
Ascension Press YouTube Podcasts Fr. Mike
Schmitz (and others); a variety of topics and programs (e.g.Bible in a Year, Catechism in a Year); free at www.media.ascensionpress.com
KYES Radio a variety of live and archived programs; www.kyesradio.com
Relevant Radio a variety of live and recorded programs; www.relevantradio.com
Hallow App free daily prayers with additional content by subscription. Download in the App Store or Google Play