Adult Formation
"The reign of God is at hand. Reform your lives and believe in the Gospel!" (Matthew 1:15)
These words of Jesus establish the first and enduring goal of anyone who wishes to be one of his mature disciples to acquire an attitude of conversion to the Lord.
Adult catehesis makes one more willing and able to be a christian disciple in the world. The need for personal formation is necessary bound up with the role which adults assume in public life. They share with all Christians the task of witnessing to the Gospel in words and deeds, but the do this undeniable authority and in a specifically adult way.
St. John's provides a variety of "programs" to assist Adults in their quest to become Christian disciples and become formed in their faith. We offer small group and large group formats based upon your needs.
These words of Jesus establish the first and enduring goal of anyone who wishes to be one of his mature disciples to acquire an attitude of conversion to the Lord.
Adult catehesis makes one more willing and able to be a christian disciple in the world. The need for personal formation is necessary bound up with the role which adults assume in public life. They share with all Christians the task of witnessing to the Gospel in words and deeds, but the do this undeniable authority and in a specifically adult way.
St. John's provides a variety of "programs" to assist Adults in their quest to become Christian disciples and become formed in their faith. We offer small group and large group formats based upon your needs.
There are plenty of study/bible groups that you can become a part of. Call the parish office 625-3131 or email stjohnch@stjohnsmankato.net.
Discover Your Inheritance
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church – as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our daily lives if we allow it. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is an 8-part Bible study that will enrich your faith, and show you how to live it out.
9 Sessions: Beginning September 7th- November 2nd
Dates: Thursdays
Leader: Joann Jaqua
Cost: $25.00
Place: John Paul II Room
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church – as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our daily lives if we allow it. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is an 8-part Bible study that will enrich your faith, and show you how to live it out.
9 Sessions: Beginning September 7th- November 2nd
Dates: Thursdays
Leader: Joann Jaqua
Cost: $25.00
Place: John Paul II Room
