Adult Faith Formation
Preach the Gospel to the whole creation.
From Sacred Scripture: Mark 16:15
And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation."
Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition
Adult Faith Formation in Saint Luke Catholic Church
Adults have many opportunities to grow in their relationship with Jesus and better understand the teachings of scripture and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.
BIBLE STUDY (Stay Tuned for the Fall Schedule)
Deacon Brian Kelly leads a Bible Study program for adult Catholics. Bring your lunch and your Bible and join this wonderful discussion. For more information on the next session, contact Deacon Brian by calling (203) 373-9753.
FAITH FORUM (Stay Tuned for the Fall Schedule)
Deacon Brian also leads this book discussion.
FIRST FRIDAY LECTURE SERIES (Stay Tuned for the Fall Schedule)
Each month, Saint Luke Catholic Church presents the First Friday Lecture Series. Beginning with a wine and cheese reception, we visit with an exceptional speaker and discuss current events and topics of national and international importance.
MOSAIC - SPIRITUALITY FOR WOMEN (Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room)
Mosaic participants read and discuss The Strength of Her Witness: Jesus Christ in the Global Voices of Women, edited by Elizabeth Johnson. Sister Maureen Fleming leads the Mosaic program for the women in the parish and their friends. Please contact her directly for details by emailing stluke-outreach@optonline.net or calling (203) 222-0478.
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS)
Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith are encouraged to join us, learn more about traditions of worship and teaching, and the Sacraments of Initiation of the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish Office by calling (203) 227-7245 or emailing stluke@optonline.net for more details.
RETREATS AND SEASONAL PROGRAMS
Throughout the year as well as during the seasons of Advent and Lent, Saint Luke Catholic Church hosts retreats and programs to prepare for Christmas and Easter. For more details, contact the Parish Office by calling (203) 227-7245 or emailing stluke@optonline.net.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF SAINT IGNATIUS
Deacon Brian Kelly leads parishioners through the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. The Spiritual Exercises are a compilation of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by Saint Ignatius of Loyola to help people deepen their relationship with God. For centuries the Exercises were most commonly given as a “long retreat” of about 30 days in solitude and silence. In recent years, there has been a renewed emphasis on the Spiritual Exercises as a program for laypeople. The most common way of going through the Exercises now is a “retreat in daily life,” which involves a months long program of daily prayer and meetings with a spiritual director. The Exercises have also been adapted in many other ways to meet the needs of modern people. Contact Deacon Brian for a convenient time to meet by emailing brian9887@att.net or by calling (203) 373-9753.
WESTPORT CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP (Saturdays after 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Church)
This group meets immediately after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturdays. Monsignor Andrew Varga and Chris Greer lead the group in a discussion of the Mass readings for the next day and the ways in which men can lead heroic lives as faithful Catholics. Contact the Parish Office by calling (203) 227-7245 or emailing stluke@optonline.net for more details.