Adult Faith formation
Faith Formation for Adults:
We are excited to introduce our Assumption Adult Faith Formation Series that will be running during Lent and through the summer. Each series will run over a 5-week period with choices to attend one of four different topics. The sessions will take place on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00PM. Whether you're seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic teachings, desiring to grow in your prayer life, or exploring ways to live your faith more fully, these sessions are designed to be accessible for everyone.
Faith Formation for Adults:
Upcoming Sessions The first series of our Faith Formation classes concluded last week. It's been a wonderful opportunity to deepen our faith and grow together. If you haven't yet attended, there's still time to join us for the next two series!
The second series of Faith Formation classes will begin on April 29 in the Parish Center.
Here's a look at the upcoming offerings:
Series 2: Tuesdays Starting April 29, 2025 •
Track 1: Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother
Facilitated by Fr. John Carillo Join us on an extraordinary pilgrimage that will reveal Mary's unique role in God’s kingdom and our lives. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, we’ll journey through her joys and sorrows. Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Time: 6:30pm
Track 2: Eucharist: Sacred Meal, Sacrifice, Real Presence
Facilitated by Fr. Julius Almeria Bishop Barron offers inspiring insights into the mystery of Christ's presence in our lives and the centrality of the Eucharist. Learn why the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Time: 6:30 PM
Series 2: Thursdays Starting May 1, 2025 •
Track 3: The Mystery of Love
Facilitated by Jim Brady Explore St. John Paul II's “Love and Responsibility” and begin to understand key questions about relationships, sexuality, and the human person. This series will lay the foundation for his “Theology of the Body,” which will be offered in a future class. Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Time: 6:30pm •
Track 4: Carmelite Spirituality Facilitated by Susan Murphy Dive into Carmelite spirituality through prayer, St. Theresa of Avila’s teachings, and St. Therese of Lisieux's Little Way. Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Time: 6:30pm
Track 5: Introducción al Misterio de la Biblia II Facilitated by Juan Rentería y María Martinez In this second part, continue to discover wisdom, encouragement, instruction, and comfort in the Bible. Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Time: 6:30 pm. We invite you to join as many sessions as possible to deepen your faith during this Easter Season.
Here is a summary of our first series starting in March of 2025:
Tuesday's 3/11 - 4/8
"No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk-Through Christ's Passion" - Lead by Fr. John Carillo
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ's life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ's suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love as you draw closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
"The Mass" - Lead by Fr. Julius Almeria
Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life.
Thursday's 3/13 - 4/10
"Ignatian Spirituality: St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises" - Lead by Deacon Rigo Cabezas
In this series we will explore St. Ignatius of Loyola’s mystical experience and how he came to the gift of the Spiritual Exercises by invoking the Holy Spirit, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Most Holy exchanging a life of secular glory for a life of holiness and sanctity. We will ground ourselves in the First Principle and Foundation, the Examen and the Suscipe. How these prayer practices will help us become closer to Our Lord, his Mother Mary Most Holy and His Bride the Church. I invite you to come and see and get closer to the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and His Father in a way that we may invite a life of holiness and sanctity into our heart and mind.
"Descubrir el Misterio de la Biblia", Ascension Press in Espanol - Lead by Juan Rentería y María Martinez
Descubrir el misterio de la Biblia es una excelente serie de videos y conversaciones que te ayudan a captar el panorama general mostrándote cómo la Biblia cuenta la historia completa de la salvación, desde Adán y Eva hasta Cristo y la Iglesia. Descubrir el misterio de la Biblia te ayudará a captar la trama de la historia de la salvación y a entender cómo entras tú en el plan de Dios.
Alpha for adults is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal setting. It offers an opportunity to consider what we believe, why we believe it, and what it has to do with how we live. We revisit our most basic Christian beliefs and renew our openness to the Holy Spirit to be active in our daily lives. Alpha is designed to meet everyone where they are and invite them to grow even closer to Jesus.
Alpha will begin again the summer of 2025. More details to come
Do not worry about your dinner on these days – dinner will be served. You will get to know happy, loving people around a dinner table and together we will watch a video on a topic of the very basics of Christianity. After the video, there will be time to have a conversation about the content of the video.
In a world of isolation, anonymity, and keyboard-warriors, Alpha offers content and guidance for churches, ministries, and individuals to create a space for honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off limits.
FOR COUPLES
FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
FOR MEN
FOR WOMEN
Any woman interested in being a part of a team of women to lead others in exploring these topics are encouraged to call Jim Brady or Mary Schirmer at 510-352-1537
We are excited to introduce our Assumption Adult Faith Formation Series that will be running during Lent and through the summer. Each series will run over a 5-week period with choices to attend one of four different topics. The sessions will take place on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00PM. Whether you're seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic teachings, desiring to grow in your prayer life, or exploring ways to live your faith more fully, these sessions are designed to be accessible for everyone.
Faith Formation for Adults:
Upcoming Sessions The first series of our Faith Formation classes concluded last week. It's been a wonderful opportunity to deepen our faith and grow together. If you haven't yet attended, there's still time to join us for the next two series!
The second series of Faith Formation classes will begin on April 29 in the Parish Center.
Here's a look at the upcoming offerings:
Series 2: Tuesdays Starting April 29, 2025 •
Track 1: Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother
Facilitated by Fr. John Carillo Join us on an extraordinary pilgrimage that will reveal Mary's unique role in God’s kingdom and our lives. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, we’ll journey through her joys and sorrows. Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Time: 6:30pm
Track 2: Eucharist: Sacred Meal, Sacrifice, Real Presence
Facilitated by Fr. Julius Almeria Bishop Barron offers inspiring insights into the mystery of Christ's presence in our lives and the centrality of the Eucharist. Learn why the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Time: 6:30 PM
Series 2: Thursdays Starting May 1, 2025 •
Track 3: The Mystery of Love
Facilitated by Jim Brady Explore St. John Paul II's “Love and Responsibility” and begin to understand key questions about relationships, sexuality, and the human person. This series will lay the foundation for his “Theology of the Body,” which will be offered in a future class. Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Time: 6:30pm •
Track 4: Carmelite Spirituality Facilitated by Susan Murphy Dive into Carmelite spirituality through prayer, St. Theresa of Avila’s teachings, and St. Therese of Lisieux's Little Way. Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Time: 6:30pm
Track 5: Introducción al Misterio de la Biblia II Facilitated by Juan Rentería y María Martinez In this second part, continue to discover wisdom, encouragement, instruction, and comfort in the Bible. Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 Time: 6:30 pm. We invite you to join as many sessions as possible to deepen your faith during this Easter Season.
Here is a summary of our first series starting in March of 2025:
Tuesday's 3/11 - 4/8
"No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk-Through Christ's Passion" - Lead by Fr. John Carillo
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ's life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ's suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love as you draw closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
"The Mass" - Lead by Fr. Julius Almeria
Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life.
Thursday's 3/13 - 4/10
"Ignatian Spirituality: St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises" - Lead by Deacon Rigo Cabezas
In this series we will explore St. Ignatius of Loyola’s mystical experience and how he came to the gift of the Spiritual Exercises by invoking the Holy Spirit, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Most Holy exchanging a life of secular glory for a life of holiness and sanctity. We will ground ourselves in the First Principle and Foundation, the Examen and the Suscipe. How these prayer practices will help us become closer to Our Lord, his Mother Mary Most Holy and His Bride the Church. I invite you to come and see and get closer to the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and His Father in a way that we may invite a life of holiness and sanctity into our heart and mind.
"Descubrir el Misterio de la Biblia", Ascension Press in Espanol - Lead by Juan Rentería y María Martinez
Descubrir el misterio de la Biblia es una excelente serie de videos y conversaciones que te ayudan a captar el panorama general mostrándote cómo la Biblia cuenta la historia completa de la salvación, desde Adán y Eva hasta Cristo y la Iglesia. Descubrir el misterio de la Biblia te ayudará a captar la trama de la historia de la salvación y a entender cómo entras tú en el plan de Dios.
Alpha for adults is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal setting. It offers an opportunity to consider what we believe, why we believe it, and what it has to do with how we live. We revisit our most basic Christian beliefs and renew our openness to the Holy Spirit to be active in our daily lives. Alpha is designed to meet everyone where they are and invite them to grow even closer to Jesus.
Alpha will begin again the summer of 2025. More details to come
Do not worry about your dinner on these days – dinner will be served. You will get to know happy, loving people around a dinner table and together we will watch a video on a topic of the very basics of Christianity. After the video, there will be time to have a conversation about the content of the video.
In a world of isolation, anonymity, and keyboard-warriors, Alpha offers content and guidance for churches, ministries, and individuals to create a space for honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off limits.
FOR COUPLES
- Pope Francis – has released this video – the first in a series of ten for Year of the Family.
- Ten-minute Dates - to refresh your relationship – get some ideas here.
FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
- The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life offers monthly seminars for parents on the 3rd Friday of each month go here.
- Theology of the Body for children in K – 5. Ruah Woods offers materials that are a wonderful, age-appropriate introduction of God’s plan for life and love. More info here. Info on materials for middle school available here.
- virtual field trips/activities for kids here
- pro-life resources for children from Healing the Culture here
- teaching good values – video – here
- Catholic books for young teens here
- Pray the Film is an outstanding movie about the life of Fr Patrick Peyton, who originated the phrase “The family that Prays Together, Stays Together.” Here is a short trailer… consider watching it as a family! More information at www.praythefilm.com.
- on your very own FORMED! Children Programming such as Benjamin Cello!
FOR MEN
- Into the Breach and is available to you on FORMED as well! Go to www.formed.org and watch or listen to an excellent video series for men entitled INTO THE BREACH. The easiest way to find it is to use the available Search Box. Each episode on topics such as leadership, family, brotherhood and prayer, to name a few, are short, but powerful. It is time for us men to go Into the Breach!
FOR WOMEN
- Women are gifted with what Saint John Paul II calls The Feminine Genius. Edith Stein’s insights were key to this enlightened understanding of the nature of women. This is an invitation to watch or listen to a four-part series from Formed Now entitled THE FEMININE GENIUS. There are many different presentations with this title, but this series has the picture of someone working with plants.
Any woman interested in being a part of a team of women to lead others in exploring these topics are encouraged to call Jim Brady or Mary Schirmer at 510-352-1537
