Adult Faith Formation
The mission of St. John's Adult Faith Formation ministry is to support our adult parishioners and their families in learning, living, and loving our Catholic faith by providing solid teaching, opportunities for communal prayer and fellowship, and faithful print and online resources.
For more information, please contact Doug Powell at (240) 808-0581 or theologyod@gmail.com.
CURRENT SMALL GROUPS:
David The King -
Join us for Bishop Robert Barron’s newest study and experience how the whole New Testament opens up once we see it through the person of David.
David’s kingship recalls that of Adam in the Garden of Eden, and also foreshadows that of Jesus, the son of David. Adam was the first king and steward of the rightly ordered Garden of Eden. He was called to govern the garden according to God’s mind and purposes, yet he did not fulfill his kingly responsibility. Long after Adam, David emerged as the model king who would restore order in the Garden and bring the world under the lordship of God. But like Adam, David fell, and his reign ushered in a succession of compromised kings and rejected prophets... until the coming of the King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ.
Dates: Begins September 15, 2019 (6 week program)
Time: Sunday mornings starting at 10:15am
Location: St. Jude Room
Leader: Gregg Hurla @ 301-481-3978 or
Dinner For Eight - Dinner for Eight is four couples (Singles too!) from the parish that get together once a month at the “Host Couples” home. That evening we will share a meal and then watch a 20-30 minute video about our faith . This will be followed up with discussion, fellowship and dessert. We will start September 19th at 6:30 PM and continue for the seven months leading up to the Easter Vigil. We will all start on Sep 19th. After the first month, each group will determine the best night of the week for them.
Register online at: http://dinner-4-8.rsvpify.com.
Flyer: Click HERE
Time: TBD
Location: Varies by group
Program Coordinator: Doug Powell, (240) 808-0581 or theologyod@gmail.com.
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline - The internationally popular Bible study returns to St. John’s this fall! This journey through all of the Bible is different from others in that it puts the people, places, and events of Sacred Scripture into chronological order using a unique color-coded system that makes it simpler to read and understand. Many people at our parish have already completed this study and seen their understanding of and appreciation for the Bible dramatically enriched. You can join them! The Bible Timeline will be offered on Sunday mornings after the 9:00am Mass starting on October 6. The 24 weeks of this study have the power to grow your faith and make the Scripture readings at Mass come alive for you. Call or email Lacy at (410) 231-1754 or for more information or to sign up.
Flyer: Click HERE
Time: Sunday mornings after the 9:00am Mass
Location: TBA
Program Coordinator: Lacy Scheiber, (410) 231-1754 or ljscheiber@gmail.com.
OTHER FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Men's Ministry (Fortes in Fide)
Women's Ministry (FIAT: Daughters of St. Regis)
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Formed.org (St. John's parishioners can contact the parish office for our parish code for free access)
Theology over Dinner - Usually held on the last Thursday of the month at Ye Old Town Cafe, 22685 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650, beginning with dinner at 6pm and a speaker at 7pm. Contact Doug Powell at to be added to the email distribution list.