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Growing in Faith Together

From the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Growing inFaith TogetherFrom the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Month of the Holy Rosary

Pumpkin Carving Party

Friday, October 20

7:00 p.m.

St. Leo the Great

(Hilton)


Pumpkins have long been associated with the fall season, but they can also be a reminder of our dignity as daughters and sons of God. The St. Leo Young Adult Community invites young adults to spend some time reflecting on what it means to be hand selected, washed clean, given a smile, and to have God shine through us at their pumpkin carving party. Those attending are invited to bring their own pumpkin. Donuts and drinks will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, email Anya here.

All Saints Young Adult Coffee Hour

Sunday, October 22

11:30 a.m.

All Saints Academy Gym

(Corning)


Young adults (ages 18-35) in the Southern Tier looking to connect with their peers in meaningful encounters with the Lord through acts of community, service, entertainment, and prayer are invited to the kick off of a brand new young adult ministry! The kick off will be a coffee hour social. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Those that plan to attend are welcome to bring a refreshment to share. Friends are welcome to attend as well! For more information and to attend, contact Daniel Trosa here or click the button below.

Young Adult Bonfire, Smores, and Faith

“Heavenly Father, form in us the likeness of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and deepen his life within us that we may be like him in word and deed. Increase our eagerness to do your will and help us to grow in the knowledge of your love and truth."


This certainly was the collective prayer of the young adults present at the Converge Young Adult Ministry’s S’mores and Bonfire gathering in late September. The gathering was held on the grounds of St. Ambrose Church in Rochester and featured a reflection by Deacon Marcelo DeRisio from Peace of Christ Parish that ignited great conversation. Converge is a collaborative young adult ministry serving those in Rochester, Irondequoit, and beyond!

Young Adult Opportunities | School Sisters of Notre Dame

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Young Adult Evening Prayer

Young adults ages 18-45 are invited to pray online together with members of the North American Vocation Team, other sisters and young adults from across the U.S. and Canada. Participants will experience evening prayer in the gentle rhythm of the Liturgy of the Hours (psalms, scripture and intercessions), interspersed with faith sharing and/or other prayer styles such as Lectio Divina, Taizé or Contemplative prayer. Register in advance by noon on each date.

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Joyful & Alive Conversation- Oct. 8

How do you discover God’s invitation for your life? Are you curious about religious life? Single women ages 18-45 are welcome to bring their questions to a casual, online conversation with School Sisters of Notre Dame. Register here by October 6 to receive the Zoom link.
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Caught Up in God's Love: Discernment Retreat- Oct. 27-29

Single women ages 18-45 are invited to a weekend of personal and communal reflection at the Sancta Maria in Ripa campus, St. Louis, Missouri. This discernment retreat is an opportunity to learn – through conversation, contemplation, prayer and spiritual guidance – how to recognize God’s invitation for your life. There is no cost to attend; assistance with travel costs is available if needed. Learn more and register here by October 13.

Weekend Family Rosary Opportunity for Young Adults

The young adult community in Auburn is evolving and with that evolution comes a new prayer opportunity! The community is offering a weekend family rosary. This opportunity is great for young adults, especially those with children. The family rosary gatherings include light refreshments. For more information about these weekend family rosary gatherings, please email Kieran here.

Young Adult Coffee After Mass

Every Third Sunday of the Month

St. Mary's Church

Canandaigua


The young adult ministry from St. Benedict Parish in Bloomfield/Canandaigua has a monthly Young Adult Coffee After Mass! Coffee After Mass happens every third Sunday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Church in Canandaigua. It is a great way to find community with other young adults and dive deeper into what was heard at Mass. Please email DeAnna Brennan with any questions here.

Young Adult Gathering Idea- Epic Food Fight

There are so many delicious foods associated with the fall season! This young adult ministry gathering idea from Young Adult Ministry in a Box is not about throwing that delicious food. Epic Food Fight is an eight-week series that combines the community building experience of sharing a meal with small-group discussion on salvation history. Using the book of the same name as a guide, the weekly discussions bring together theology, scripture, and Church teachings on salvation history in a conversational manner. Check out this Epic Food Fight idea by clicking the file/link below.


Epic Food Fight: A Bite-Sized History of Salvation (Book)

Respect Life Month

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and this past Sunday the Church celebrated Respect Life Sunday. To help young adults enter into this annual observance, the Diocese of Rochester and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) provide materials to help young adult Catholics understand/value the gift of human life and build a culture that cherishes and protects it. Check out the materials by clicking the buttons below.

JESUS AND THE EUCHARIST SMALL GROUP STUDY

This 7-session study series that unveils the beauty of our Eucharistic faith and invites participants to discover the true power and promise of this incredible gift. The study is a great way for young adult communities to connect in a cozy small group setting while hearing from some of the most brilliant voices in Catholicism. For more information and the resources for the study series, click the button below.

What Do Attending Mass and Receiving the Eucharist Mean to You?

The Catholic Courier wants to hear directly from faithful young adults across the Diocese of Rochester for its social media series "Mass Matters!" Young adults can submit brief videos of themselves addressing what attending in-person Masses and receiving the Eucharist mean to them. People can also share their thoughts in writing if they prefer! The first 50 people to submit usable videos will be rewarded with some Courier-themed swag. To learn more about the Mass Matters series, click the button below or here.

Diocese-Wide Perpetual Adoration for the Eucharistic Revival

Perpetual Adoration (continuous exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) is taking place in the chapel of the former St. James Convent, now known as the Adoration Chapel at St. James (123 Whittington Road, Irondequoit, NY 14609). If you or a young adult you know is interested in spending time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, there are two options. Young adults can join a "no commitment needed" sub list, which consists of one weekly email with open slots, or commit to a consistent weekly one-hour time slot. For more information, please contact William Rein here or click the button below.

Check Out Ways to Grow in Faith Together!

Check out the young adult ministries in our Diocese, upcoming opportunities to grow in faith, and resources to help you in your journey by clicking the button below!

For more about young adult ministry, contact Mark Capellazzi at Mark.Capellazzi@dor.org.