Ss. Peter & Paul Parish
 

Adult Opportunities for Growth in Faith & Catholic Identity
   
  The following opportunities are a regular part of our parish life and are open to all.
   
● Daily Mass:  Tuesday-Friday at 8:15 a.m. - Tuesday during the school Year at 8:15 a.m. with Catholic East School Children.  Begin your day with Eucharist and prayer - join our morning mass community to strengthen and renew your faith.
   
● Basics of Catholicism:  Renew your understanding of the Catholic faith by serving as a sponsor in our RCIA programs.  The RCIA is an in depth presentation of the Catholic Faith for adults entering the church for the first time.  Sponsors are an integral part of the process and learn right along with the candidates.  Weekly sessions begin after Labor Day and continue through Easter Season.  We generally meet on Sunday morning after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
   
● Recommit to Your Catholic Faith:  Renew and make a recommitment to your own faith by serving as a sponsor in our Adult Confirmation program.  Classes begin every January and continue until the Confirmation ceremony on Pentecost Sunday (usually the first Sunday in June).  We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.  In each session, candidates and sponsors are invited to recommit to a different dimension of our Catholic faith (examples:  The Teachings of Jesus, Scripture, Prayer, Social Justice, Personal Morality).  Sessions are held from 7 to 9 p.m.
   
● Parish Bible Study:  Bible Study groups form and re-form at our parish as parishioners express interest.  If you would like to join an existing Bible Study group or form a new one, please contact Monica at the Parish Office.
   
● Centering Prayer:  Join us every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. for the simple yet powerful experience of contemplative prayer, such as Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. Basil Pennington, and then spend the remaining 20-25 minutes sharing questions, insights and faith.  The prayer method is taught in every session so you can join in at any time.  Every Tuesday year round in the Church Center.
   
● Parish Women's Group:  Every second Saturday morning of the month (year round), spiritually motivated women of our parish join together to share prayer, topical discussions and life wisdom.  We meet from 9:30 a.m.  until noon in the Church Center.  Come every month or come once in awhile.  All are welcome.
   
● Lenten Series:  Every Lent our parish highlights our commitment to adult faith formation by setting aside time to grow together as a community.  We change our Sunday morning Mass schedule (to 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.) to accommodate this special opportunity.  On 4 Sunday Mornings during Lent, we gather after the 10:00 a.m. Mass for an inspiring speaker and a light brunch.  Join us as we deepen our spirituality.  See the calendar for dates.
   
● Theology on Tap:  For 4 weeks every summer, SSPP along with our Riverbank Catholic Parishes, participates in this outstanding speaker series for young adults (in their 20's and 30's).  Our sessions are held on Monday evenings in the Holy Rosary Church Hall.  Watch for flyers and invitations as the season draws near.
   
● Eat, Drink and Be Catholic:  Due to our big turn-outs for Theology on Tap, we continue the spirit in the Fall and Winter months.  This speaker series (EDBC) for young adults takes place once a month on first Mondays.  The evenings include a guest speaker, discussion and some time for socializing and meeting new friends.  Watch the bulletin for dates and topics.
   
● Summer Bible Study:  During the summer months, we offer a Round Robin Bible Study moving from parish to parish among our Riverbank Catholic Connection churches.  Each evening offers a tour of one of the host churches along with a study and faith sharing on the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday.  Takes place every July and August.
   
● Summer Saints:  Join with us in learning more about the lives of our ancestors in the faith.  Drawing on the saints whose feast days sprinkle the summer calendar, come learn their life stories and how they can inspire us today.  This is a round-robin study moving from church to church among our Riverbank Catholic Connection Parishes.  Takes place in June and July every summer.
   
● Riverbank Catholic Connection Adult Faith Series:  Every year our Riverbank Catholic Parishes pool our resources to bring an excellent speaker series to our collaboration.  Each year we select a foundational faith theme (Scripture and Eucharist have been our past two themes) and then invite nationally acclaimed speakers to come and share their wisdom.  The series in includes 4 talks spread out over the year (Advent, Winter, Lent and Easter Season).  Watch the bulletin for announcements and flyers.
   
● Adult Formation Offerings:  We have an active Adult Formation Committee at Ss. Peter & Paul that plans a variety of events and opportunities for growth in faith throughout the year.  Watch the bulletin for these different offerings that happen each year.
   
  A commitment to explore and deepen your faith is an investment that pays amazing dividends!  You are warmly invited to join us this year.

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