Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation aims to engage the particular needs and interests of our adults at St. Philip. To be faithful and effective we strive to offer, over time, a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Catholic faith and practice—a complete initiation into a Catholic way of life. Our goal is to do so in a way that is accessible to adults and relates to their life experiences, helping them to form a Christian conscience and to live their lives in the world as faithful disciples of Jesus. At St. Philip, we utilize the following programs and resources to achieve this ideal.
Susan Skinner, Director of Adult Faith Formation & OCIA
See our Meetings Calendar below for times and location.
Adult Faith Study
Don Stacy
AdultFaithStudy@StPhilipMinistries.com
The Adult Faith Study class is open to all adults of the parish and is based on the premise that – upon being Confirmed – we do not stop growing in the Catholic faith or pursuing holiness. The overarching goal of the class is grow closer to God through prayer and greater knowledge of the Catholic faith. This is accomplished by exploring both traditional elements of the Catholic faith and contemporary Church teachings. We also discuss current events as they relate to the Catholic Church. The result is a deeper connection with God and the universal Church and a fuller living of our Catholic lives. The class meets weekly from September through May. Childcare is provided. Ministry Description.
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Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
Susan Skinner, Adult Faith & OCIA
SSkinner@StPhilipFranklin.com
Irma Torres & Juany Ramirez, Hispanic OCIA
OICA@StPhilipMinistries.com
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is for non-Catholic individuals interested in learning more about our faith, and for Baptized Catholics that have not yet received Sacrament of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. This ministry is open to the members of St. Philip who are willing to become part of the facilitating team or would like to be a sponsor for non-Catholic individuals. Meetings for those seeking to learn more and the sponsors are held year round. Team members provide support as catechists (teachers), sponsor contact, hospitality ministers and other roles as needed.
English OCIA Page | Hispanic OCIA Page
Becoming Catholic Class Registration
English | Spanish
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Couples for Christ
Buddy & Khryss Campos
CouplesForChrist@StPhilipMinistries.com
Couples for Christ is an international Catholic lay ecclesial movement with the goal to renew and strengthen Christian family life and values. The members have committed themselves to the Lord and to one another so they may grow in maturity as men and women of God and fulfill their primary vocation of raising families under the lordship of Jesus Christ and for the service of the Kingdom of God. Any validly married Catholic couple can become members of CFC. Although a Catholic movement/organization, CFC remains open to having non-Catholic Christians as members. Ministry Description.
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Cursillo
Brian & Leslie Speck
Cursillo@StPhilipMinistries.com
Cursillo is an international movement that promotes dynamic spiritual growth within the Church. A weekend retreat begins the journey enabling the participants to deepen their own Catholic faith experience and give each person the opportunity to develop a close and lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. After the Cursillo weekend members meet in small groups on a weekly basis for prayer reflection and further spiritual growth. Ministry Description.
Encounter with Christ
Kelly Kanotz
Encounter@StPhilipMinistries.com
We a group for women who explore and reflect upon the week’s upcoming Gospel. In addition, we discuss where we’ve seen Christ working in others throughout the week, pray, and discuss concrete actions we can take to help spread the message of the Gospel. Meetings are weekly on Thursdays, 9:45am. See the parish calendar for location or email Kelly Kanotz.
Men’s Bible & Book Study
Dave Bilger (Tuesday Bible)
Ed Gudan (Saturday Book)
MensBibleStudy@StPhilipMinistries.com
This group is open to all men to discuss the Bible and Books. We study the Bible weekly and do a weekly Book Study! Both studies meet at St. Philip, Meeting Room 105. Ministry Description.
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Motherhood Ministry
Angie Mayer
Moms@StPhilipMinistries.com
Calling all Catholic Moms!! Having trouble getting out the door? Too many tasks on the to-do list? This is the perfect solution for today’s busy Catholic Moms. We invite you to join the Women of St. Philip Motherhood Ministry.
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She Shall Be Called Woman
Mary Hernandez
SHE@StPhilipMinistries.com
SHE She Shall Be Called Woman is a transformative journey designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart. Our program is a sanctuary for women (18+) seeking to be truly seen, known and loved as they grow in their relationship with the Lord. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, St. Philip Activity Center. See the Adult Faith calendar below to confirm class times.
Small Christian Communities
Deacon Paul Brancheau
DeaconPaul@StPhilipFranklin.com
Small Christian Communities date back to the early days of the Church. Today we are reigniting this practice at St. Philip to help you as you travel on your journey of faith, build relationships, and with the support of others, pray and serve our Lord. Since December 1, 2019 groups of 4-8 people have been meeting weekly to read Scripture and pray. You may join or form a small group at any time. Contact Deacon Paul Brancheau for more info.
That Man Is You
Ismael Fierro
TMIY@StPhilipMinistries.com
Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? Then come join That Man is You!
See our Meetings Calendar below for time and location.
Register to this free program online:
Walking With Purpose
Melissa Roselli
WalkingSunday@StPhilipMinistries.com
Are you interested in getting together with a group of other moms and women to explore your faith? You don’t have much Scripture knowledge, but you would like to see how the Scriptures apply to your everyday life? If so, we invite you to consider joining Walking with Purpose at St. Philip Catholic Church. Walking with Purpose is a Catholic Bible study that aims to bring women into a deeper personal relationship with Christ. Through personal study and small group discussions, the group helps to link our everyday challenges with solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.
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Women’s Faith Sharing
Charlene Kimmel
FaithSharing@StPhilipMinistries.com
The Women’s Faith Sharing Ministry meets throughout the school year, September- May, to read a book on our faith and discuss how we live the principles through our lives. Books are decided by a consensus view of the group annually and leaders are not teachers, but act as facilitators to keep the flow of conversation on topic. We are a lively and supportive group and have been around, we think, for 15 years or so. Time flies when you are having fun!
All women of the parish are invited to contact Charlene Kimmel or Chris Moen if you are interested in information! Please come and join us.
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