Living Faith & Life Together
New Small Groups will be launched in Fall 2024!
Groups will start in September. Sign-ups will be available by mid-August.
We welcome anyone, no matter where they are on their faith journey!
No experience is needed in a topic to join a group!
These small groups encourage a sense of belonging and create a vibrant culture of fellowship.
Small groups are a part of the Synod implementation for the Archdiocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul.
A way of “Being Parish” as is seen in the Upper Room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Topics for Fall 2024
- Eucharist
Learn more about the Eucharist with “This is My Body” by Bishop Barron - Mass
Learn more about the Mass with Bishop Robert Barron - Scripture
Learn more about the scriptures with “Mysteries of the Bible” by Jeff Cavins - Prayer
Learn more about prayer through a video series, “Teach Me How to Pray” produced by the Archdiocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul - Catholicism
Learn more about our Catholic Faith through a parish-wide OCIA opportunity.
Why join a small group?
- Encounter Jesus anew, expand our parish community, and meet new people.
- Embrace a sense of belonging through faith-filled fellowship.
What to expect in a small group?
- A small group is a group of people gathered in the name of Jesus around the Word of God for friendship, spiritual growth, and prayer.
- Small Groups consist of 6-12 people who meet in homes, offsite at local places, or onsite at St. Joseph.
- Groups commit to share life and faith. Life in small groups oftentimes leads to connections outside of group meetings.
- Group time will include a time of relational connection, spiritual growth through teaching and discussion, and prayer with and for one another.
What does a Small Group meeting look like?
Each small group meeting will include some arrangement of the following 7 moments:
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- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Personal Sharing
- Teaching
- Discussion about the Teaching
- Announcements
- Intercessions for those Outside the Group
- Healing Prayer for Group Members
Interested or have Questions?
Email smallgroups@stjosephwaconia.org
