Adult Faith Formation
As the universal Catholic Church, we have a responsibility to present Christ as irresistible to the yearning heart. At the parish level, it is our job to provide those yearning hearts with opportunities to grow closer to Christ.
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For FREE access to Catholic movies, talks, podcasts, studies, audiobooks and so much more, visit stbindy.formed.org and register!
Formation Nights
On Thursday evenings beginning August 29, 2019, we will be coming together as a parish community to diver deeper into our faith. We have an incredibly rich faith, and Fr. Mahan will be giving a series of presentations to form us in it. All are welcome, any Thursday! Keep an ear out the weekend of September 21-22 for homilies in this very subject.
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 the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). For FAQ's about RCIA: CLICK HERE
Although these sessions are geared towards those learning about Catholicism for the first time, all are welcome to attend!
Here is our 2019-2020 calendar
Anyone interested call Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation, 882-0724 ex. 225 or chelle@stbindy.org.
Current Bible Studies
The Catholic Biblical School program (formerly known as the Denver Bible Study) is currently on Year 2 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 didn't finish, or whatever your reason is, you can hop back in now! Year 2, focuses on New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship. 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 the 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.
"A Gathering of Friends" is a dinner hosted by SCC, it will be at St. Barnabas on October 26, 2019. This is meant to serve as an introduction to Small Church, but you may join a group at anytime throughout the year. Contact Christine Helle at chelle@stbindy.org for more information on how.
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 women's retreat will be November 1-3, 2019. More information coming soon.
The men's retreat will be February 28-March 1, 2020. More information coming soon.
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: September 14 & 15 2019.
-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: September 28 & 29 2019
-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
FORMED
For FREE access to Catholic movies, talks, podcasts, studies, audiobooks and so much more, visit stbindy.formed.org and register!
Formation Nights
On Thursday evenings beginning August 29, 2019, we will be coming together as a parish community to diver deeper into our faith. We have an incredibly rich faith, and Fr. Mahan will be giving a series of presentations to form us in it. All are welcome, any Thursday! Keep an ear out the weekend of September 21-22 for homilies in this very subject.
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 the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). For FAQ's about RCIA: CLICK HERE
Although these sessions are geared towards those learning about Catholicism for the first time, all are welcome to attend!
Here is our 2019-2020 calendar
Anyone interested call Christine Helle in the Office of Faith Formation, 882-0724 ex. 225 or chelle@stbindy.org.
Current Bible Studies
The Catholic Biblical School program (formerly known as the Denver Bible Study) is currently on Year 2 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 didn't finish, or whatever your reason is, you can hop back in now! Year 2, focuses on New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship. 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 the 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.
"A Gathering of Friends" is a dinner hosted by SCC, it will be at St. Barnabas on October 26, 2019. This is meant to serve as an introduction to Small Church, but you may join a group at anytime throughout the year. Contact Christine Helle at chelle@stbindy.org for more information on how.
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 women's retreat will be November 1-3, 2019. More information coming soon.
The men's retreat will be February 28-March 1, 2020. More information coming soon.
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: September 14 & 15 2019.
-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: September 28 & 29 2019
-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