We consistently have opportunities for Adult Formation here at St. Bridget through Bible studies, prayer groups, and other small group opportunities.
Men and Women's Prayer Group:
Women’s Group: The women’s group meets the first Saturday of every month at 8am. Group members discuss ideas such as: the rosary, contemplative prayer walks, or prayer yoga. Contact the office if interested in joining!
Men’s Group: The men’s group meets the first Saturday of every month at 7:30am. The group studies the Bible and discusses the Sunday Gospel for the upcoming week (printed copies are available for all members). Contact the office if interested in joining.
Spiritual Direction The primary focus of spiritual direction is unpacking your relationship with God through our own stories. In Spiritual Direction, the director helps you to reflect on the significance of life events through attentive listening, by finding connections with other things that have been shared, and invites you to look for God in the midst of these circumstances. Spiritual Direction is an individual opportunity to meet with a trained Spiritual Director and, through conversation and listening, awaken to the movement and presence of God in your life. Spiritual Direction is NOT counseling. It is an opportunity for you to unpack your story and in the midst of the unpacking, discover your own answers.
What should I expect during a Spiritual Direction Session? A time is intentionally set and the meeting would take place in a confidential setting, usually lasting about one hour. A prayer or reflection is most times offered by the director to begin the meeting. Conversation and compassionate listening take place. A spiritual director’s purpose is only to guide the conversation, much like a mid-wife guides a woman through childbirth.
Is there a cost? To be determined with each situation.
OCIA. (or formerly, RCIA) is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
RCIA or OCIA? Rite or Order? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) as it is currently known is the way in which adults become full, active, and participating members of the Catholic Church. It’s not just a six- or nine-month program of learning about the church, but it is a way for those seeking to enter more fully into the heart of God, relationship with Jesus, and the life and faith of a spirit – led community. Many people seeking to join the Catholic Church have already been baptized in another Christian Church. You will not be re - baptized.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the new name and is meant to invite candidates and catechumens into continuous process of spiritual formation. As we move to “order” we strive to prepare the candidate and catechumen for an ongoing faith journey that will continue throughout their lives.
Most people seeking to enter the Church culminate their journey at the Easter Vigil, however those seeking could be baptized or welcomed into the Church at any point in the year.
Please contact the parish office if you have any questions.
