Adult Faith Formation
Recognizing that faith formation is a life-long journey, St. Barnabas Catholic Church seeks to provide a variety of opportunities for adults.
We offer a preparation class for those interested in becoming Catholic called Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Other formation programs include: Bible Study, Small Faith Sharing Groups, Men’s and Women’s Retreats, and Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS).
Becoming Catholic
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. This program is for adults who would like to become Catholic or are thinking about it. Anyone interested call Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation, 882-0724 ex. 225 or chelle@stbindy.org. Please invite your non-Catholic spouse and friends.
Bible Study
Thursday Morning Bible Study Group and at times a Sunday evening Bible Group. Various Bible Study's are conducted throughout the year. Call Paul Kachinski at 889-1251, or e-mail him at Kachinski@netzero.com.
The format of the Bible study requires participants to read assigned sections of the Bible each week - no questions to answer, nothing to write, just read and come to each session. Watch the bulletins and the web site for details.
Small Faith Sharing Groups
Small Faith Sharing Groups are active throughout the year and are also convened during Lent and Advent. If you are interested in more information or for a group to join, please contact Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation at 882-0724 x225.
Men's and Women's Retreats
There is an annual men’s and a women’s weekend retreat sponsored by Saint Barnabas and both are currently offered at Saint Meinrad. The weekends offer an opportunity for spiritual renewal and fellowship. Click the appropriate link below for registration materials or call the Faith Formation Office at 882-0724 x225 for information on upcoming retreats.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
Mission 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, call Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation at 882-0724 x225.
We offer a preparation class for those interested in becoming Catholic called Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Other formation programs include: Bible Study, Small Faith Sharing Groups, Men’s and Women’s Retreats, and Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS).
Becoming Catholic
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. This program is for adults who would like to become Catholic or are thinking about it. Anyone interested call Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation, 882-0724 ex. 225 or chelle@stbindy.org. Please invite your non-Catholic spouse and friends.
Bible Study
Thursday Morning Bible Study Group and at times a Sunday evening Bible Group. Various Bible Study's are conducted throughout the year. Call Paul Kachinski at 889-1251, or e-mail him at Kachinski@netzero.com.
The format of the Bible study requires participants to read assigned sections of the Bible each week - no questions to answer, nothing to write, just read and come to each session. Watch the bulletins and the web site for details.
Small Faith Sharing Groups
Small Faith Sharing Groups are active throughout the year and are also convened during Lent and Advent. If you are interested in more information or for a group to join, please contact Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation at 882-0724 x225.
Men's and Women's Retreats
There is an annual men’s and a women’s weekend retreat sponsored by Saint Barnabas and both are currently offered at Saint Meinrad. The weekends offer an opportunity for spiritual renewal and fellowship. Click the appropriate link below for registration materials or call the Faith Formation Office at 882-0724 x225 for information on upcoming retreats.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
Mission 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, call Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation at 882-0724 x225.