Adults

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Each one of us is called to holiness, to become like Jesus. As Catholics we believe that this journey is life-long and culminates in us one day becoming saints.  At St. Michael we offer a wide variety of opportunities for adults to grow in knowledge and love of the Lord and community with fellow believers. 

For other Adult Faith Formation opportunities happening in our area, visit  Catholic Event Finder.

Look What We've Got Planned for January!

We’re starting a new liturgical year, and we’re about to enter into 2020. What will you do with this new year to grow in faith and spirituality? Here are some options through the parish. Does one (or more) of them fit with your personal goals for your faith journey? Sign up for any of them on the left, call or visit the office, or email Laura Castner at lauracastner@stmichaelgl.org

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Plus, plan for these upcoming opportunities in February and March!
Financial Peace University, begins February 12
Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Our Father (men’s group): begins mid-March

While the men of the Old Testament often garner the most attention, the women of the Old Testament may be even more worthy of our interest because we have to dig deeper to recover their special contribution to the annals of faith. Their stories are remarkable in that they arise from historical eras that limited their options in influencing or changing the flow of history. The women of this study can be bold and decisive, also meek and faithful, but they are always compelled to act in ways that bring about change. God's saving deeds often came through the mind and will of amazing women using limited resources.

When: Thursdays, 10:00am - noon, January 9 - March 5
Where: Siena Room
How much: $16 - study sets will be available in the parish office or may be picked up at the first class.

This study is designed to give each participant a brief overview of salvation history, from Genesis through the resurrection of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church. Participants will learn about the need for studying the Bible and how to enter deeper into “His-story” as they begin their study of the Scriptures.

When: Days and times to be determined, based on the availability of small group facilitators
How much: $10 - study sets will be available in the parish office or may be picked up at the first class.

These small groups will use a variety of resources to help each participant learn about the context for the upcoming readings and reflect on the readings before the weekend.

When: Days and times to be determined, based on the availability of small group facilitators

This is an 8-week module that awakens groups to the economic systems, public policies, cultural norms, and hidden biases that empower some and oppress others. The first half of the module introduces a framework for understanding and recognizing racial disparities in power and privilege. Sessions 5-8 take a deeper dive into specific issues related to power and privilege, including affirmative action, the school-to-prison pipeline, the criminal justice system, and powerful biases in media representation. As with all JustFaith programs, participants will explore how their faith should inform their response to their learning, as well as discern action steps for working toward racial equity in their own communities.
 
Please note that Faith and Racial Equity is not for the faint of heart! The module is designed for participants who are willing to wrestle with hard questions and take an honest look at their own attitudes, assumptions, and choices. However, through spiritual grounding and community-building, participants find support and belonging throughout their journey to personal transformation and social action.

When: Sunday afternoons, 1:30-4:00pm, January 19 - March 15, 
Where: Siena Room
How much: $40

The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process has been used since 1993 by over 100,000 lay, ordained, and religious Catholics and other Christians around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God's goodness for people. Whether extraordinary or ordinary, all charisms ought to be exercised in the service of God (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2003). 

Note: At St. Michael we are offering the workshop in a set of five 2-hour sessions. Alternatively, you may get the same content in a one-day format through the diocese. Currently planned sessions are February 29 at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Jackson and March 21 at St. Agnes in Fowlerville. You can register for the one-day workshops through the diocese: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/outreach-ministry/called-and-gifted-workshops at a cost of $50 (or $45 if you register early).

When: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm, January 15 - February 12
Where: Siena Room
How much: $15