ADULT FAITH FORMATION
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
OCIA
REACH MORE
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We invite all parishioners to join us in one of four ways:
- Pray for those in OCIA
- Help with some task, such as making a presentation
- Be a sponsor
- Be a team member
If you can help or have a name to give as a possible participant, please contact Mary Beth Bragiel at 907-727-7456 or mbbragiel@gmail.com.
O.C.I.A.: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/RCIA) is a journey, not only into the Catholic Church, but even more importantly, a journey into a deeper relationship with God. We welcome people who are unbaptized, those looking into the possibility of becoming Catholic from other faith traditions, those Catholics wishing to complete the Sacraments of Initiation, and those looking for a faith update.
Interested in entering the faith? “Come and see” at OCIA!
OCIA
OCIA sessions typically run from September through the end of May each year. Sacraments are completed at the Saturday Easter Vigil.
OCIA REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please email Mary Beth at mbbragiel@gmail.com with questions.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
SEAS Adult Bible Study began in the fall of 2006 with the support of then Pastor Father Tom Lilly. After a year of preparation and study, with the Stephen Ministries as our guide, we launched. Current facilitators Diana Weber and Tessa Wilson dedicate many hours a week to run this important ministry.
In the past 17 years, we have delivered Scripture study and other Catholic faith enrichment studies and offer multiple class options throughout the, from fall through winter. We have studied all four Gospels, Genesis, Exodus, Judges, the Book of Ruth, Acts, Ephesians, Hebrews, the Revelation to St. John and more—our parish community has deepened its knowledge of Holy Scripture and grown in fellowship.
Our Fall Study session usually runs September through November, and the Winter Study is typically January through March. In-person and Zoom options both available. Come and join us on our journey!
Winter Study 2025 - Holy is His Name
Catholics are taught to prize holiness and strive for it in their own lives. But what exactly is holiness? Join us for Dr. Scott Hahn's "Holy is His Name," a 12-week study which follows the Bible's story of how God transmitted his holiness to his people, ultimately transforming them to share in his divine life. Great study to prepare for Holy Week!
When: January 6/7/8 through March 24/25/26
Classes:
Monday, 7-8:30p (in person at SEAS and on Zoom)
Tuesday, 10-11:30a (Zoom)
Wednesday, 6-7:30a (Zoom)
COST FOR MATERIALS IS $24.95 PLUS SHIPPING; THE LINK FOR PURCHASE WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER YOUR REGISTRATION IS RECEIVED. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 12/15/24. CONTACT DIANA WEBER AT (907)529-1512.
For more information: Dorothy Higginbotham (907)227-2043 or Donna Weston (907)223-5392.
REACH MORE
This relational ministry process developed by Evangelical Catholic helps to form those in search of the next step on their discipleship pathway. For individuals who are already beyond the beginning stages of formation and feeling a call to dig deeper and serve, this is for you!
Please contact Kate Bazin at kate@akseas.net.
Explore the basics of the Christian faith and come to know God’s love for you during open and friendly group meetings.
You’ll build friendships for the journey and discuss important questions pertaining to our beliefs to help build the most important friendship of all - one with Christ.
Learn more by clicking below to visit our parish’s Alpha page.
ALPHA
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. -Romans 15:4
