Adult Confirmation Preparation
Adult Confirmation is a program available to adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Bishop presides for Confirmation of Adults annually at the Cathedral at Pentecost. For more information, please contact Jean Lupinacci at jlupinacci@saintjn.org.
Bible Study Apologetics Class
In order to effectively participate in Apologetics, it is important to know what we believe as Catholics, and why we believe it. Want to learn more about our faith and have your questions answered? Join us on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in Room B5 or via Zoom for our weekly Adult Faith Formation Bible Study/Apologetics class.
Ron Hallagan is the facilitator and has certificates in Catholic philosophy, theology, and apologetics. He has been offering this class for years through Meetup, a social media platform. Become a member at https://www.meetup.com/catholicbiblestudy/. Through this Meetup group, you will find more information about the group, weekly invites and recaps, and more. Zoom meeting login information is the same every week: Zoom ID 861 1782 2081, Password 406952. A variety of topics are covered. Each week of the month covers a different topic: week one is a gospel passage, week two explores a book of the Bible, week three covers a general Catholic topic, and week four brings discussions and answers to questions raised by participants.
For more information, please contact Jean Lupinacci at jlupinacci@saintjn.org or Ron Hallagen via the Meetup link.
Cursillo
The Cursillo [cur SEE yo], is a lay Catholic movement that takes its name from Cursillos in Cristiandad, Spanish for “short courses in Christianity.” Learn more about it HERE.
ARISE Together in Christ
Here at St. John Neumann, we recognize the significant role of Christian community in our call to follow Christ. In Fall 2018, our parish will launch the ARISE small group program, an opportunity for us to gather in community and “celebrate and give witness to the presence of God in our midst.”
Alone or in a small group, St. John Neumann offers several options for Bible study.
JustFaith
A spiritual journey into compassion, JustFaith provides a lively and challenging format to read, view, discuss, pray, experience and be formed into community by the power of the Holy Spirit. A journey changing lives, inspiring faithful witness and transforming the world through love and service.
Little Rock Scripture Study
Grow spiritually and deepen your personal relationship with God through study, prayer, and reflection in weekly small group meetings, which include recorded presentations by noted Scripture scholars.
Multiple groups meet at various times throughout the week You may choose the day and time that works best for you.
Two courses, with a study guide, are offered per year, one in the fall and another in the spring
Road to Emmaus Scripture Study
“Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?”
Do you want to get more out of the Sunday Liturgy of the Word? Would you like to learn more about the weekly Scriptures in a low-key, small group discussion with other parishioners? Then Road to Emmaus (RTE) is for you!
RTE provides background information and study/discussion questions on the Sunday readings during the week leading up to the weekend liturgy. The following Monday morning, we gather for small group discussion, listen to a few summary remarks, and enjoy fellowship. Join us!
10 a.m. Mondays in the Conference Room at SJN. For more information, contact Louis Wise, at 703-855-4850 or wiselouis@gmail.com
Salesian Spirituality
Salesian Spirituality is a way of living the Gospel as learned, lived, and shared by St. Francis de Sales (1567 – 1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572 – 1641). St. John Neumann is served by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, who center their lives on Salesian Spirituality. Classes, presentations, and Live Jesus events are regularly held to promote and teach Salesian Spirituality.
Touchstones
Touchstones is a group for senior parish men, originally formed by Fr. Richard DeLillio, OSFS, to share with one another life’s passages and their respective, continuing spiritual journeys. The group meets at on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at 10 a.m. in the SJN Conference Room. No applications or fees are required. Contact Dennis Fargo at Dennis.Fargo@gmail.com for more information.