Over the past six weeks, I’ve shared a series of posts on how to host small faith groups in the parish, with an eye toward Lent. Special thanks once again to St. Barnabas Parish in Chicago for sharing the inner workings of their successful experience, Companions on the Journey, for our benefit.
Here, in one convenient space, is everything you need to implement small faith groups in your parish!
How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups Posts
- How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups, Part 1 (Introduction)
- How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups, Part 2 (4–6 Months Out)
- How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups, Part 3 (2–3 Months Out)
- How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups, Part 4 (1–2 Months Out)
- How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups, Part 5 (Sample Promotional Materials)
- How to Host Parish Small Faith Groups, Part 6 (Sustaining the Small Groups)
Loyola Press Resources for Small Faith Groups
- Reflecting on the Lenten Scriptures by Joe Paprocki, DMin
- The Church of Mercy by Pope Francis—discussion guide available
- A Friendship Like No Other: Experiencing God’s Amazing Embrace by William A. Barry, SJ (with free downloadable discussion guide)
- My Life with the Saints by James Martin, SJ (with free downloadable discussion guide)
- Raising Faith-Filled Kids by Tom McGrath (with discussion guide)
- An Ignatian Prayer Adventure—This online adapted version of the Spiritual Exercises has an eight-week schedule that can be used any time of the year.
- Under the Influence of Jesus: The Transforming Experience of Encountering Christ by Joe Paprocki (with free downloadable discussion guide)
- Practice Makes Catholic: Moving from a Learned Faith to a Lived Faith by Joe Paprocki (with free downloadable leader guide)
- A Well-Built Faith by Joe Paprocki (with free downloadable leader guide)
- 7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness by Joe Paprocki (with free downloadable discussion guide)
- Meeting Christ in Prayer—This unique eight-week, guided-prayer experience for small groups is modeled after the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
- Meaningful Conversations About Prayer—DVDs and leader guide
- Six Weeks with the Bible—Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book or theme of the Bible.
I’ll be reporting on the 2015 experience of Companions on the Journey at St. Barnabas. Please do send in descriptions of your experiences as they unfold this coming Lent.
Can’t wait to check this out.