Adult Formation

Formation in our Faith is a life-long journey. Faith grows and deepens throughout all of our life stages. For adults, Lumen Christi sponsors speakers, retreats, Bible and other studies, book discussions, and more. There is an Adult Faith Committee which plans these events. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Lynn Schelitzche, Director of Faith Formation.
 

Lenten Opportunities

Lenten Soup Suppers
First Date: Wednesday, February 22 following 5:30 pm Mass
Featured Speaker and topic: Fr. Dan Haugan - "How to Be a Worker Bee in Busy Bee Times"
Second Date: Wednesday, March 22 at 6:00 pm
Featured Speaker and topic: Ryan Rehkamp - "How to Talk to Your (Adult and Little) Kids About Faith"
 
Thursday Morning Bible Study – Angels of the Bible
The Bible is full of passages about angels who are sent to accomplish God’s will. They speak for God, direct the course of nations, and protect God’s people. In this study, Fr. George Smiga, a regular contributor to Give Us This Day, examines some of the Bible’s most fascinating passages about angels, drawing insights for our own spiritual lives. A study guide with prayers, commentary, study and reflection questions, as well as recorded lectures are included in these six lessons.
Dates: Thursdays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Place: Lumen Christi First Floor Conference Room
Fee: $15 Cash or Check (Waived at request)
Registration: Contact Main Office with Name, Email, and Payment
 
Lenten Morning Retreat – My Soul Thirsts
Kick-off your Lenten journey on the first Saturday of Lent by enjoying a morning of prayer, presentation, and personal reflection with Catherine Michaud, CSJ, PhD.
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Place: Lumen Christi Community Room
Info: Catherine Michaud, a Sister of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, is a popular retreat leader and spiritual director. She was a professor of theology and spirituality at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; for seven of those years, she was the director of the M.A. Program in Theology at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She is now engaged in research, writing, spiritual direction, retreat work, and giving public lectures in her areas of specialty, Vatican Council II and the Holy Spirit.
 
Wednesday Morning Reflections - Lent Prayers & Practices
We invite you to deepen your Lenten experience as we ponder the prayers and practices of the season with Rita Mailander, Spiritual Director, who will lead the reflections
Dates: Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 8:30 am
Place: Lumen Christi First Floor Conference Room

Writing as Spiritual Practice

Meets monthly (online or in person) on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm.  We attempt to use writing to slow down and pay attention to the days we've been given.  New members welcome. 
Interested?  Email or call Mary Jo at 651-435-3692

Bible in a Year!

Fr. Dan's classmate, Fr. Mike Schmitz, provides the #1 podcast in the nation! Ascension's Bible in a Year Podcast guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes. This is an exciting way to come to know the Living Word of God. Take a break in your day and enjoy! The link above brings you to the podcast the 365-day downloadable reading plan.
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
Two to three scripture readings
A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
A guided prayer to help you hear God' voice in his Word

Becoming Catholic