Small Faith Communities
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why participate in a small group?SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES ARE ..... A place to connect with others, share life, and grow in faith.
VIEW TIPS AND VIDEO AT LEFT (Beg @ 1:18) to help you get started.
STARTING A SMALL GROUP OR HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE IN YOUR GROUP? Let us know! We'll add your group info here and in the bulletin.
New Resources
for your Current Small Group or for
Starting a New Small Group!
Exploring Catholicism with Father Len! https://stpiuscda.org/exploring-catholicism. View past or current YouTube videos of Fr. Len’s popular Exploring Catholicism series & discuss. Father Len will also be posting podcasts each month for use for small faith group discussion!
Jesus and the Eucharist Study: Books and video information on this study are available in the parish ofice. Visit the Eucharistic Revival website and Bishop Peter's endorsement here: Diocese of Boise joins National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (catholicidaho.org)
Paulist Evangelization Ministries: Discussion and sharing material for six sessions including but not limited to: Living the Eucharist, Faith in Action (Transforming the World), Beyond the Pews: From Parishioners to Disciples, Awakening Faith (Reconnecting with your Catholic Faith), Empowering Faith (Inner Strengths for Believing & Living), The Spirit of Faith (Making Faith Come Alive). VIEW RESOURCES AT: https://store.pemdc.org/collections/small-group-resources
Ave Maria Press: Discussion and sharing questions for various groups including study books such as (but not limited to): Divine Mercy for Moms, Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina (Author: Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet), Set the World on Fire, A 4-Week Personal Retreat with the Female Doctors of the Church (Author: Vinita Hampton Wright); Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy with Jesus (Author: Heather Khym). VIEW RESOURCES AT: https://www.avemariapress.com/category/small-group-resources
Formed.org - sign up here: https://stpiuscda.org/formed- The Chosen Video Series with Catholic commentary & discussion questions
- I Thirst by Mother Teresa (videos & discussion)
- Much, much more!
Word on Fire / Engaged - sign up here: https://www.stpiuscda.org/word-on-fire- Catholicism Series
- Pivotal Players
- Much, much more!
On your favorite podcast app:- ONGOING: Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
- ONGOING: Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
- ONGOING: Restore the Glory Podcast with Dr. Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym, MA (healing and restoration of our God-given glory)
The Rescue Project: https://rescueproject.us/ -
small groups with space availabe
Mondays at 7pm, Praise & Worship Ministry. Contact: Doug & Judy Cornutt at [email protected]. For more information about this group visit https://www.stpiuscda.org/prayer-groups.
2nd Tuesdays and Last Thursdays at 6:30pm, “People of the Way” small group, in Room 11. This new group is reflecting on “The Chosen.” Contact: Carine Horner at [email protected]. (For example: June 13, June 29th, July 11th, July 27th).
Sundays at 11am (after 10am Mass) group resumes October 8th in a parish classroom. Scenes from The Chosen television series about Jesus Christ and his disciples-who are “the chosen.” This series has deeply affected millions around the world. We will be looking at several scenes-NOT entire episodes, and discussing them. Contact: Gwen Tough at [email protected] or call 208-762-5273 by October 1st.
Destinations of Faith group meets on Wednesdays from 7-8pm in Room 1 to study and discuss Heaven, Hell and Purgatory.
Contact: Bob Smee at [email protected].
Email Mary Stewart at [email protected] if you'd like your group published here.