Adult Faith Formation
The Search
An innovative video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence. The Search will speak to you whether you’re a practiced inquirer or a jaded skeptic. You may be reassured by some parts, and challenged by others. Either way, you’ll find a lot here to think about. And when all is said and done, life questions demand to be answered.
Here are REFLECTION QUESTIONS & RESOURCES for home/small group reflection and study.
If you’d haven’t set up a FORMED account, click HERE for directions.
FORMED
The Catholic Faith on Demand
Experience the beauty of our faith! Formed has thousands of studies, documentaries, movies, audio talks, and books. There is something for every member of the family to help you grow closer to Christ and the Church. There’s also an app, if you are on the go.
Remember that all St. Columba parish members have a free subscription to Formed.
Here are the directions for setting up your free account:
- Go to formed.org (for electronic devices, there is also an app)
- Click on “Find Your Parish Subscription” on the top bar
- Type St. Columba Durango or zip code 81301
- Select St. Columba Catholic Church, Click Next
- Type your Name and your email address
- You will receive an email to confirm your membership
Small Faith Sharing Groups
Small faith sharing groups is where our large church gets small. Groups of 5 - 10 people get together to discuss faith, go deeper in discussions, and support one another in their relationship with Christ.
This is the place to care for others and be cared for; a place to impact our community and the world.
Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
CLICK HERE to get to a survey that will help you get started with small groups!
Stepping Stones of your Spiritual Journey
Many Catholics are uncomfortable with sharing their faith with others in an intentional way. One of the biggest stumbling blocks is not knowing where to begin. In order to share our story, we must first discern what our story is. Click here for a resource that will guide you through the prayerful process of reviewing your life, helping you to recognize when and where Jesus has been at work. These stepping stones will help paint a picture of where you are now and where Jesus is calling you to be.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations. ~ Matthew 28:19
It's Greek to Me Scripture Study
Beginning with a basic introduction to the Bible as our tool, join Fr. Kevin F. Novack, in a weekly study of the Scriptures. Scripture Study is held Thursdays (10:15 to 11:15am) and we are now meeting at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Sunday Liturgy is the heart of our week, as Catholics, with the Scriptures proclaimed at that celebration meant to transform us.
We invite you to study and reflect together with him on those passages in preparation for Sunday.
Come as your calendar permits and enjoy coffee, treats and fellowship.
Catholic Daughters of America
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas.
They donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.”
The CDA motto is “Unity and Charity.”
The CDA was formed over 100 years ago and today numbers 66,000 dues-paying members in 1,150 courts (local chapters) in 45 states across the country, and in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, Kenya, and Peru.
Catholic Daughter women enjoy each other’s company at meetings and work hard for their parishes and communities.
Deeply spiritual, together they share faith, love of God and a distinctly feminine spirituality alluded to by Pope John Paul II when he spoke of the necessity of “feminine genius” in today’s world.
The program includes concerns of today’s church and society as well as issues that affect the well-being of women and children.
If you are interested in joining please contact Cathy Simbeck at simbeck_c@fortlewis.edu
