{"id":297,"date":"2020-08-13T16:07:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T20:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sap.diocesanweb.org\/church\/?page_id=297"},"modified":"2026-08-14T15:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T19:39:11","slug":"faith-formation-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saparish.com\/church\/faith-formation\/faith-formation-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith Formation For Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Religious Education Opportunities at St. Anthony of Padua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community knows that religious education is a lifelong process. And our parish nurtures the lifelong faith formation of adults through religious programming and group activities. Several of these opportunities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That Man Is You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is an interactive men&#8217;s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. <a href=\"https:\/\/saparish.com\/church\/news\/calling-the-men-of-st-anthony-parish-to-that-man-is-you-program\/\">Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bible Study Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s bible study groups meet weekly throughout the year to discuss seasonal passages from the Bible. These meetings serve as opportunities to learn more about the teachings of Jesus Christ, and how we can live our daily lives accordingly. There are also additional seasonal opportunities that occur during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St. Anthony Parish Book Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Parish Book Club holds informal discussions on interesting novels, stories, etc. monthly. If you love to read and would like to share, listen, and discuss some great books, this club is for you! All Book Club discussions will begin at 7 p.m. Advance registration is required. Please contact the Faith Formation office with questions and to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you looking to become Catholic or to be confirmed?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Converting to Catholicism can seem overwhelming. We have an excellent team of catechists to assist with the spiritual formation and preparation process through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/saparish.com\/church\/faith-formation\/becoming-catholic\/\">OCIA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color\">Contact:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Katie Giglio | Religious Education Coordinator<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:&#107;&#103;&#105;&#103;&#108;&#105;o&#64;&#115;a&#112;&#97;rish.c&#111;m\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:&#107;gig&#108;i&#111;&#64;sa&#112;&#97;&#114;&#105;sh&#46;com\">kg&#105;&#103;&#108;io&#64;&#115;a&#112;&#97;ri&#115;&#104;.&#99;o&#109;<\/a> | (616) 453-8229, ext. 103<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Religious Education Opportunities at St. Anthony of Padua St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community knows that religious education is a lifelong process. 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