Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation includes courses, retreats, and book studies. Please see an overview of offerings below. You can find more information by clicking on specific heading links in the side menu.
Lenten Book Study
The Passion & The Cross
Written by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, O.F.M.
"For Jesus, the hidden secret that holds the key to everything is the cross: the wisdom of the cross and the brokenness of the one who died on the cross. If we grasp that reality, we will have the key to understanding the rest of life; if we do not grasp that wisdom, the meaning of life will always be somewaht of a riddle to us." Ronald Rolheiser
When: Thursdays, 12 noon - 1:00 pm; February 23 through March 30, 2023 (6 sessions).
Where: Newman Center Cafeteria, 1572 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA 93710
To Register: Please contact John Prandini at prandinij@csufnewman.com.
Please purchase the book in advance through Amazon or any book outlet and read the Preface and pages 1-3.
Facilitated by: John Prandini, M.A., Director of Ministries
Registration Deadline: February 20, 2023
No fee
Bring your lunch and a friend!
Scripture Study Course
Breaking Open the Sunday Scripture Readings - Reflection & Discussion
You will find Scripture Study courses within our Faith, Family & Friends Religious Education & Faith Formation Program.
Faith, Family & Friends is the Newman Center's innovative approach to religious education for all ages. It is adult-oriented, family-centered religious education and faith formation for our whole parish community. It offers faith formation for children, individual adults, couples, and families. Members of our parish become better acquainted and become better-educated Catholics and lifelong learners of the faith. Adults have their choice of educational offerings in the topic areas of Scripture, Catholic Faith, and Family Life (Relationships/Parenting).
The Adult Religious Education and Faith Formation portion of FF&F for spring semester 2023 will be held in the Main Building beginning January 10, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Program topic: Breaking Open the Sunday Scripture Readings - Reflection & Discussion. Facilitated by Tina and Matt teNyenhius
Catholic Faith Topic Course
The Story and Promise of Vatican II
You will find Catholic Faith Topic courses within our Faith, Family & Friends Religious Education & Faith Formation Program.
Faith, Family & Friends is the Newman Center's innovative approach to religious education for all ages. It is adult-oriented, family-centered religious education and faith formation for our whole parish community. It offers faith formation for children, individual adults, couples, and families. Members of our parish become better acquainted and become better-educated Catholics and lifelong learners of the faith. Adults have their choice of educational offerings in the topic areas of Scripture, Catholic Faith, and Family Life (Relationships/Parenting).
The Adult Religious Education and Faith Formation portion of FF&F for spring semester 2023 will be held in the Main Building beginning January 10, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Program topic: The Story and Promise of Vatican II - facilitated Deacon John Supino and Jim Grant.