Each year, we offer several opportunities for adults to deepen their faith in theology, prayer, and spirituality. Programs include:
Adults
Deepen your faith through theology, prayer, and spirituality
Adult Faith Formation
The Miniseries - Season 1
The Miniseries
This new offering is for those who can’t commit to an ongoing series like BYOB but who still want to engage in some adult formation. Each Miniseries will consist of 2 or 3 episodes–consecutive nights of exploration of one theological or spiritual topic.
Miniseries Season 1 (2020-2021)
The Miniseries - Season 2
The Miniseries
This new offering is for those who can’t commit to an ongoing series like BYOB but who still want to engage in some adult formation. Each Miniseries will consist of 2 or 3 episodes–consecutive nights of exploration of one theological or spiritual topic.
Miniseries Season 2 (2021-2022)
The BYOB Series
The BYOB Series
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Mark
Episode 1
Gospel of Mark
Episode 2
Gospel of Mark
Episode 3
Gospel of Mark
Episode 4
Gospel of Mark
Episode 5
Gospel of Mark
Episode 6
Gospel of Mark
Episode 7
Gospel of Mark
Episode 8
Gospel of Mark
Episode 9
Gospel of Mark
Episode 10
Gospel of Mark
Episode 11
Gospel of Mark
Episode 12
Gospel of Mark
Episode 13
Gospel of Mark
Episode 14
Gospel of Mark
Episode 15
Bible 101
Bible 101
Episode 2
Bible 101
Episode 3
Bible 101
Episode 4
Bible 101
Episode 5
Bible 101
Episode 6
Bible 101
Episode 7
Bible 101
Episode 8
Bible 101
Episode 9
Bible 101
Episode 10
Bible 101
Episode 11
Bible 101
Episode 12
Bible 101
Episode 13
Bible 101
Episode 14
Passioning: A Series on Suffering
Passioning: A Series on Suffering
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Biblical Fitness
Biblical Fitness
Join us this Advent for the next installment of Biblical Fitness, a daily devotional sent right to your email inbox. It invites you to consider a short passage of Scripture before reading a brief reflection on it. It’s a great way to start the day and to prepare for the Christmas celebration of the Word made flesh. This Advent, there are no heavyweights or lightweights. We’ll all be taking the scenic route through the infancy narratives in the Gospels.
Click here to register for the Advent session, which begins November 28.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults can come into the Church. Whether you’re merely inquiring about the Catholic Church, have already decided to become Catholic, come from another Christian tradition, or have been Baptized Catholic but never received religious education, you are welcome to attend RCIA.
RCIA begins meeting in the fall and culminates at the Easter Vigil as participants receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
When does RCIA meet?
Wednesday nights
7:30 – 9:00pm
For more information, please contact David Chaplin.
847.571.5163
david.m.chaplin@gmail.com
Women of St. James
The Women of St. James is a community of Catholic women who are committed to growing and sharing our faith through sisterhood and service. Connect with women of all ages and stages as your schedule allows. We serve the St. James community as well as local community groups and charities with our time, talent and treasure. All women in our parish are encouraged to join! Most of the women participate in monthly small group Bible Studies while the others stay connected through the large group social and service opportunities.
For any questions, please email Sandra: WOSJministryleads@gmail.com
Men of St. James
Men of St. James (MSJ) is a ministry providing opportunities for fellowship through Social, Spiritual and Service activities for all the men of the parish at least 21 years of age. Many men are involved in small groups while others are connected through the social and service opportunities.
Please reach out with any questions to Joe Smith: MSJ@stjamesah.org
FORMED
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