“Small groups,” gatherings of 6-12 people navigating Christian life together, are the first priority of our Synod Implementation. Archbishop Hebda's desire is for every Catholic in the Archdiocese to be a part of a small group that renews and enhances each person's faith life.
Why Small Groups? Small groups are an important way for us to form, nourish and shape our faith lives with others. They can help us, our family, and our friends to know, love and follow Jesus more closely and to live more joyful, abundant Christian lives.
Goals of small groups:
Starting in Lent 2024 there will be a wide range of groups being formed here at Saint Rose and throughout the Archdiocese. Those who lead the groups invite fellow parishioners, friends, neighbors, or family members to join their group.
To prepare, this fall there is going to be a series at our parish to help people gain the necessary tools and prayerfully determine if they might have the gifts to ultimately lead a small group.
We would love to have you there.
There will be two training options at Saint Rose of Lima this Fall
A 7 sessions Series will be held in the Parish Center's lower level Saint Peter Room on the following dates:
Each session will last less than two hours, and will include times of prayer, teaching, and small group sharingSIGN UP for the Series
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A 4-week intensive training option will also be offered in which two sessions will be completed in a longer meeting format on the following dates:
Because this series is a formation toward leading small groups, and small group sharing is an important component of it, participants are expected to attend most, if not all sessions, in person. Recognizing that life happens, there will be an ability to “make up” missed sessions, but non-live participation is intended to be the exception, not the rule. If you know that you will need to miss more than two sessions (or one intensive meeting), there will be future offerings of the training.
We encourage you to prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve God and others, and to grow in your own faith journey. Please reach out to our synod team with any questions.
Questions? Contact Rob Masloski, 651-357-1212 or rmasloski@saintroseoflima.net
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The long awaited Pastoral Letter on the Synod is almost here! Archbishop Hebda's letter will release on November 19, 2022. This letter will show us the next steps that will unfold over the coming year, based on the pastoral letter, and be particular to each parish. Hear more from Archbishop Hebda and Deacon Joseph Michalak on the Practicing Catholic show.
Click here to read the Archbishop's Pastoral Letter
The Synod is far from over! Continue to pray for Archbishop Hebda and the Synod procces!