Adult Faith Formation

Formation Nights
On Thursday evenings beginning September, 24 2020, we will be coming together as a parish community to dive deeper into the Catholic faith. The Roman Catholic tradition is enriched with timeless wisdom, and
​Father Mahan will be giving a series of presentations to equip you to live the tradition yourself and with your families; all are welcome! 

Becoming Catholic
Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). 
Although these sessions are geared towards those learning about Catholicism for the first time, all are welcome to attend! 

Interested? Call Joe Sheehan in the Office of Faith Formation, 882-0724 ex. 225 or jsheehan@stbindy.org

 
Current Bible Studies
The Catholic Biblical School program (formerly known as the Denver Bible Study) is currently on Year 3 of a 4 year course. However, you may join at any time! So if you're coming to us from another parish, or have already done a year or two of this study and did not finish, or for any other reason you might have, you can hop back in now! Year 3, focuses on the Old Testament: Exile and Restoration.
Contact Vivian Bailey for more information: (317) 341-2416

Small Church Communities
 A Small Church Community (SCC) is a small group of adults who gather to reflect on their lives in light of the Gospel and to share their Christian faith through prayer, friendship, and service. Early Christians gathered in small groups that allowed deep conversations about faith and life. Today, SCCs facilitate this sharing and reflection among trusted friends. The connection of faith and life leads to action on behalf of others. Although each SCC is unique in its membership, style, and meeting format, every SCC contains the following elements:
 
· Prayer: Individual and group prayers are essential to the life of the community.
 
· Support: As groups become bonded, support and concern for each other is a natural outcome.
 
· Reflection: Challenging each other to reach a deeper understanding of the Gospels and the relevance they have in our lives today.
 
· Participation: SCCs are an essential part of the broader St. Barnabas community and universal church. Groups are encouraged to participate in activities that help strengthen the greater good of all.
 
· Action: Striving to further the mission of Jesus and deepen relationships with God.
 
Welcome (CRHP 2.0)
"Welcome" is an overnight weekend experience for parishioners given by men or women who have previously attended "Welcome" (or Christ Renews His Parish) at St. Barnabas. Through fellowship, faith sharing, hospitality, music, individual and group activities, Mass, and more, participants have the opportunity to step back from the everyday to reflect on their lives and their spiritual journeys and build meaningful relationships with other men or women in the parish.

Women's Welcome weekend: March 6 & 7 2021. 
     -For more information call Julie Daeger at 317-439-6770 or Mary Gin at 317-250-3491 or marygin@sbcglobal.net


Men's Welcome weekend: March 13 & 14 2021
     -For more information call Richard Mazzoni at 317-881-6500 or Barney Summers at 317-517-2717 or robbarsum@gmail.com  

Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)

This is a ministry to foster personal and spiritual growth to mothers of all ages. The MOMS core team presents eight week sessions for mothers/grandmothers, who desire to grow spiritually and personally in their ministry of Motherhood. Sessions are offered in January - one "over 40" group and one "younger" group. For more information on how to participate, e-mail saintbarnabasmoms@gmail.com