FAITH FORMATION
COMMUNIO
Are you seeking to live a more fulfilling life?
Are you seeking to deepen your relationship with Jesus?
Are you seeking to dive in more deeply to your Catholic faith?
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Communio groups are a great way to dive in more deeply in a relaxed atmosphere with several other people. They are all small groups with normally less than 12 people and meet weekly at the Parish or a home. Much of the year there is at least one group currently meeting. We offer a variety of days, times, and topics so that you can discern which group God may be calling you to.
Group available for Fall 2024!
WHEN:
Monday Evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 30 - December 16, 2024
WHERE:
St. Joseph Parish Social Hall
WHAT:
Come to the Light - Reflections and Study with the Gospel of John
In recent decades there has been a lot of talk regarding the identity of Jesus of Nazareth - Who He was, Who He claimed to be, and does it even matter to people in the 21st Century? Fewer Americans believe in the historicity and/or deity of Jesus than ever before, and even less live in devotion to Him. This Communio Group is designed to counter those trends and give compelling reasons for all people to place the totality of their faith in Him.
If you want to know more about Jesus and gain the ability to talk about Him to others who need to come to a proper and saving faith, this Communio Group is for you! There will be weekly readings in John’s Gospel as well as in two helpful devotional texts so you will be prepared to join in our discussions. This will be well worth your time and will build up your confidence in Christ.
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This will be an “ecumenical group” meaning that we will be using the Catholic study resources, and this group will be led by a retired pastor. This will offer unique opportunities to learn more about our brothers and sisters in Christ of other faiths.
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COST:
$25 to cover cost of books and resources.
Contact Phil Lewandowski if you have questions regarding Communio:
phil@stjosephavonlake.org or 440-653-5638
Scripture: Gospel of John
| Mondays: 6:30PM - 8:00PM |
“Come to the Light”
The Gospel of John is unique because it presents first hand accounts of events, conversations and teachings of Jesus that are not found in the other three Gospels. The Apostle John was writing to prove that Jesus is God in human flesh, the eternal Logos the Greeks understood as the reason implicit in the cosmos, ordering it, giving it form and meaning. John records seven miracles Jesus did which give overwhelming evidence that "Jesus is the Christ (i.e. Messiah), the Son of God". More than that, John is writing to prompt non-believers to trust Him for their eternal salvation, "that believing in Him you may have life in His name" (20:31).
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*This group begins September 30, 2024