Faith Formation for Adults
Every year St. Leo hosts formation opportunities for adults, parents and youth. This coming year, our parish community's theme will be the Examen. The Examen as articulated by St. Ignatius of Loyala, the founder of the Jesuits, is different than a traditional examination of conscience. The experience of the Examen is like going on a God finding mission. One's boat floats on the ocean of God's love as all is surveyed for signs of God's presence. Please contact Dotti Krist-Sterbick at 272-5136 ext. 110 to register.
Marriage Preparation
Marriage Preparation is for couples who would like to enter into the Sacrament of Matrimony. Preparation includes couple counseling, Engaged Encounter Weekend and liturgy planning. For more information call Debs Pokos Dugan 272-5136 ext.115.
Adult Scripture Study/Reflection
Adult Scripture Study/Reflection is a small, informal group that meets weekly during the Religious Education time on Sundays: 9:15 - 10:15 at Kid's Place. This year the group will be studying diverse approaches to praying with the scriptures. Bring a bible if you have one. For more information contact Dotti Krist-Sterbick at 253-272-5136 ext. 110.
Faith Sharing Groups
Faith Sharing Groups are small Christian Communities made up of parishioners who wish to gather to break open the word and share faith together. The groups begin at Lent, but some continue year round and are open to new members. Training is provided for those wishing to facilitate a group. Please contact Dotti Krist-Sterbick at 272-5136 ext. 110 for more information.
Lightworks
Lightworks is a means for group spiritual direction based on the exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. It is meant for those interested in Ignatian Spirituality but not able for whatever reasons to make the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Please contact Dotti Krist-Sterbick at 272-5136 ext. 110.
Anam Cara-Men’s Spirituality Group
Anam Cara-Men’s Spirituality Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the rectory dining room at 7:00 p.m. for prayer and faith sharing. Please contact Cliff Kirchmer at 565-3083.
Soul Friends
Soul Friends is a women’s spirituality group whose members gather monthly for the purpose of education, reflection and sharing of their faith journeys. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory library. For further information, please contact Debs Pokos Dugan at 253-272-5136 ext. 115.
Contemplative Prayer
These Christian Meditation groups meet weekly on Thursday and Saturday mornings. The groups support each person’s daily commitment to the inner pilgrimage. The method they follow in the group is that of Fr. John Main, O.S.B., a Benedictine monk. Each group makes use of a collection of talks recorded by Fr. Main. They are linked in a common spirit to a world-wide community for Christian meditation. In this renewal of the Christian tradition of prayer there is a great potential for Christians of all denominations to meet in common faith. Indeed, people of all religions can meet in their common humanity by meditating together. For more information contact Dotti Krist-Sterbick at 253-272-5136 ext. 110.
The Spiritual Exercise in Everyday Life
The Spiritual Exercise in Everyday Life (SEEL) is a nine month retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. With assistance of spiritual directors from Roman Catholic and other Christian traditions, this retreat offers a gift of spiritual accompaniment, within a context of consistent personal prayer, within a prayerful community dimension. The retreat community meets in two separate locations, one in Tacoma at St. Leo and the other in Seattle at St. Joseph Church. This retreat is best suited for those who have established a discipline of regular personal prayer, have experience of sharing their spiritual journey with one another, and who are called and committed to deepening personal faith and nurturing the seeds of a spirituality that transforms human society. For more information, call the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life office at 206-721-3518.
Returning Catholics
Catholics who are considering or who are making a return to the church are invited to meet individually or in a group to share their questions and concerns as they explore this step on their spiritual journey. Please contact Fr. Dave Anderson at 272-5136 ext. 114 for more information.
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