St. Francis de Sales Parish

St. Francis de Sales Parish has a variety of offerings for adult faith formation:

• Wednesday Evening Speaker Series ~~ 6:30—8:00 p.m., St. Jane Room

Topics include

 Maintaining Mental Health:  The Work of Mental Wellness

Works of Mercy:  We are living this way

Centering Prayer

Four Marks of the Church

          For a full list of topics please see attachment below.

• Sacramental Preparation Programs for Adults, including a process for those seeking Baptism as well as already baptized Christians interested in joining the Catholic Church.   See Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)


• Small Christian Communities, which meet on a regular basis as a small group to study the upcoming Sunday readings.


• Monthly Family Program for families of all ages.  Each monthly session includes activiities as a total group and age-specific sessions for children, teens and adults.


• Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with teh practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!  At St. Francis de Sales we bean the course in 2005.  For more information about Financial Peace University:  http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home or call the office 616-392-6700.


• Catechist Certification:  It is the goal of the Faith Formation ministry at St. Francis de Sales that all catechists be working toward diocesan certification. 

For more information about Adult Formation at St. Francis, contact Marilyn Torborg, Director of Faith Formation, at 392-6700, ext. 111 or mtorborg@stfrancisholland.org.