Adult Faith formation

ADULT FAITH FORMATION FOR APRIL and BEYOND
Young Adult Group (YAG) April Schedule
April 10 - Pray & Play: Mass at 10 followed by Volleyball
April 12 - No gathering due to Holy WeekApril 19 - 6:30pm at the rectory
April 22-24 Alpha Holy Spirit Weekend Retreat 
April 26 - No gathering
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Alpha Young Adults: Join the Conversation
Is there more to life than this?
An opportunity for young adults (20 - 39 years old) to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, nonthreatening setting. It’s low-key, friendly, and fun! Alpha is open to all young adults and is free – including delicious meals. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity. Everyone is welcome. No pressure, no follow up and no charge.  Got Questions? Let Alpha Answer Them on Tuesday evenings starting March 1 at 6:30pm. Join us at the rectory. No need to RSVP- just show up and check it out! Contact Mary or Jim (510) 352-1537.
FOR YOUNG ADULT
Young Adult Group Fireside Kickoff: February 17
Assumption's Young Adult Group will have their first gathering Thursday, February 17that 7pm.
Casual Dinner & Drinks will be enjoyed fireside at the Rectory Patio. Join us for an evening of fun, faith & fellowship.
Young Adult Groups (aka YAG) are run by young adults and meet at both church and at bars; plan hikes and plan prayer; go on trips and go on retreats. YAG is comprised of men and women, single and married, aged 20-39 who get together for faith, community and social. We are social, but we are not just a social club. We hear speakers, but we also listen to you. We seek spiritual enrichment, yet often find it at neighborhood bars by participating in Theology on Tap. We grow our own community, and we reach out socially and in service to the larger community. Bring a friend to share in the vision of forming our
very own Young Adult Group here in Assumption in San Leandro!

​Let’s kick off YAG the right way. The fun way!
To learn more..  YAG at Assumption on Facebook.
  • Assumption Young Adults Group  (20-39) – Every YAG in the Bay Area has one thing in common: a vibrant sense of community!  Be among the cofounders or new participants in a community within the church community! Young Adult Group is a community of college students and young professionals between the ages of 18 to 35. Leave your name and contact info for Jim Brady jbrady@assumptionsanleandro.org or call him at 510-352-1537.

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.
  • Year of the Family began March 21, 2021. The goal of the Year of the Family is that we “fall in love with the family, just as St. Joseph did, who took care of his own family with dedication, tenderness, and love.” Learn more about the Year of the Family on the Vatican Website or the USCCB website.
  • Year of Belonging for couples. More information 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
  • Men, this is an invitation to 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!  
https://watch.formed.org/into-the-breach/season:1/videos/into-the-breach-episode-1-masculinity-1
Any man interested in being a part of a team of men to lead others in exploring these topics are encouraged to call Jim Brady at 510-393-9396 (if no answer, please leave a text or a message).

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.    
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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 at 510-393-9396 (if no answer, please leave a text or a message
FOR ALL
  • Gender identity issues – new resource from the Catholic Women’s Forum here
  • Grace that Reigns – wonderful podcasts and other resources here
  • Salvo magazine – blog posts on challenging topics around sexuality in the 21st century – 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…The movie is fantastic - it opens with a shot of Fr Peyton landing by helicopter in Golden Gate Park to lead a crowd of 500,000 (!!!) people to say the rosary. To call it inspiring is an understatement! More information at www.praythefilm.com.
  • “Seven excellent Catholic YouTube channels” with Matt Fradd here
  • Daily reflections AND so much more on your very own FORMED!


FOR CATHOLICS IN THE OAKLAND DIOCESE
Simply visit https://oakdiocese.org/events and find opportunities throughout!

For more info, call/text Jim at 510-393-9396.