"Were not our hearts burning within us as he spoke to us along the way and opened the scriptures to us?" (Luke 24:32 Road to Emmaus)

And so it is, that we desire to grow the more we know about Jesus!  God gives us time to mature in our understanding. Every time we look at it the same living word of God is able to affect us in a new way, calling us to conversion and helping us to be made perfect by God's grace. 

There are many opportunities within our parishes to grow in your faith, no matter what your age. So, check them out, attend a meeting, and allow the Lord to set your faith on fire as he did on the Road to Emmaus!

Something for All Ages and All Stages of Faith

Retreats 

Throughout the year there are retreats available for a closer encounter with God. Examples include: TEC, Castaway, Steubenville, Koinonia, Engaged Encounter, Marriage Encounter, and Rachel's Vineyard.  We also like to host an annual retreat at our parishes for adults who are perhaps too busy to drive longer distances for a retreat. More...

Bible Study

Deacon Jerry Snyder hosts a weekly bible study at St. Ann's.  Anyone may attend. More...

Adults & Seniors (40+)

We are never too old to learn more about Jesus and the Church. More...

Young Adults (18-39)

Join our Young Adult Ministry!  We gather every First Friday of the month for prayer & fellowship. More...

Youth Group (Grades 9-12)

Our high school students love to get together for healthy activities outside of school and religious education.More...

Religious Education (Grades K-12)

Our parishes meet every Wednesday evening to provide religious education for our children.  Preparation for receiving the sacraments happens during the 2nd Grade for Reconciliation & Eucharist, and the 11th Grade for Confirmation. Starting in the Fall of 2014, our 12th Graders will be a part of a new program we've developed to prepare them for God's call for them, whether it be marriage or the consecrated life. More...

Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) 

Our parish has begun a program similar to ECFE, but with a focus on growing our Catholic faith. Families with children 0-5 meet the first Sunday of the month after the 8:30AM Mass at St. Ann's. They begin with breakfast in the parish center and make their way over to the ECFL room in the office building. There they begin with age appropriate activities where the children and parents work together. The parents and school age children then separate and the parents have time to discuss a topic related to Catholic parenting and network with other parents. Contact Victoria Bulcher at vbulcher@saintanns.net for more information. 

Become a Catholic Christian 

Don't worry if you feel you are just getting started in faith.  God meets us where we are and leads us to higher ground. Perhaps you've been a Christian disciple under a different denomination and are interested to see what Catholics think? More...