Step-by-step

Helpful articles to walk you through planning and hosting various events. These especially cater to events tied to the Church’s liturgical calendar to enrich the lives of young adults.

Colored pencils

Colorful Advent Prayer

Gather young adults for a time of meaningful reflection and prayer this Advent and partake in the relaxing, even meditative, practice of coloring.
Sacred Scripture

Encountering the Advent Scriptures Anew

Through this unique approach to a seasonal small group, you can facilitate a fresh encounter with the familiar scriptures of Jesus’ birth.
Gingerbread cookies with icing

Flavors of Christmas

This program gives young adults an opportunity to learn about Christmas traditions from around the world, shedding light on the mystery of God’s constant conversation with humanity. It concludes with delivering Christmas gifts to a family in need.
Pumpkins sitting on top of hay

All Hallows Eve: Bonfire and Blessing

This autumn bonfire captures the faith-filled dimensions of the Halloween season with a mass (or prayer service), food (ideally potluck), and fellowship (with thought-provoking conversation).
Bible group reading together

Building Faith and Friendship Through Books

This program has a two-fold purpose: It gathers young adults to explore life and faith themes presented in the books they are reading and it connects young adults to the larger parish by inviting parishioners to donate books for them to read (and later discuss them together).
Friends eating and discussing books at lunch

Lunchtime Lectionary Bible Study

Gather young adults at a convenient outdoor spot for a midweek lunchtime Bible study.