Adult Faith Formation (AFF) offers a variety of dynamic programs that foster a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ by rooting the individual in the rich tradition of the Catholic Faith.
Wednesday Night Fights May 14th - June 4th, 2025 Wednesdays at 6:30pm Upper Room - Parish Office
Join Fr. John for four nights this summer to watch and discuss popular debates between Catholics and Protestants.
The series will feature debates from Jimmy Akin, Joe Heschmeyer, and Trent Horn and will address the following topics:
Justification
The Bible
The Mass
Homosexuality
This is a great opportunity to understand the theological differences between the Catholic Church and other popular denominations as well as how to defend the Catholic position when confronted by non-Catholics.
The Cross or Nothing: How the Scandal of Calvary Touches Your Monday Mornings June 5th - August 7th, 2025 Thursdays at 6:30pm JPII Room - Religious Education Bldg.
The Cross is more than a symbol—it’s the key to understanding God’s love and our path to true life.
In this course, we journey through the shocking reality of crucifixion, the early Christians' struggle to embrace it, and the profound mystery of why Christ chose such a path for our redemption.
Guided by Scripture, tradition, and the wisdom of saints like St. Thomas Aquinas, we’ll discover how the Cross is forever linked to the Resurrection, made present in the Eucharist, and offered to each of us as the pattern for living a life of love, hope, and transformation.
Come rediscover the Cross—not just as a memory of the past, but as the invitation that shapes our future.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE Facilitated by: Chris Lincoln Incorporating video elements from: Clement Harrold and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Catholicism 101: What the Church Believes August 14th - October 16th, 2025 Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm JPII Room - Religious Education Bldg.
Are you curious about what the Catholic Church teaches and why? Are you preparing to become Catholic through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)? Or maybe you’re a lifelong Catholic looking to deepen your understanding of the faith.
This adult faith formation class offers an introduction to the core teachings of the Catholic Church. Incorporating video and discussion elements from Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, we’ll explore essential questions like:
Who is Jesus?
How do Scripture and Tradition work together in our salvation?
What is the role of the Church—and why do we have a Pope?
Catholicism 201: How the Church Lives October 21st - November 25th, 2025 Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm JPII Room - Religious Education Bldg.
Ready to go deeper? Catholicism 201 builds on the basics and explores how Catholics live out their beliefs in daily life. Perfect for those in OCIA or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic moral and social teaching.
With video and discussion from Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, topics include:
The Virtues
The Moral Law
Human Sexual Ethics
Catholic Social Teaching—and more.
Completion of "Catholicism 101" prior to "Catholicism 201" is not required—everyone is welcome to join, no matter where you’re starting from. Come discover how the Catholic faith shapes a life of faith, purpose, and love.
Introduction to the Sacraments October 23rd - December 18th, 2025 Thursdays at 6:30pm JPII Room - Religious Education Bldg.
This class is specially designed for adults preparing to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), with the goal of receiving the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass in 2026.
It’s also a great fit for anyone who:
Is Catholic but has not yet been Confirmed
Was baptized in another Christian tradition but is not Catholic
Has never been baptized
Attends Mass but does not receive Holy Communion
Is not Catholic, but has a Catholic spouse, fiancé, or significant other
Wants an introduction to the Catholic Faith
Could use a refresher on the basics of what the Church believes and teaches
All are welcome—no matter where you’re starting from.
Taught by: Fr. John Guzaldo Assisted by: Alyssa Tavarez
Catholicism 101: What the Church Believes January 6th - March 10th, 2026 Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm JPII Room - Religious Education Bldg.
Are you curious about what the Catholic Church teaches and why? Are you preparing to become Catholic through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)? Or maybe you’re a lifelong Catholic looking to deepen your understanding of the faith.
This adult faith formation class offers an introduction to the core teachings of the Catholic Church. Incorporating video and discussion elements from Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, we’ll explore essential questions like:
Who is Jesus?
How do Scripture and Tradition work together in our salvation?
What is the role of the Church—and why do we have a Pope?
Catholicism 201: How the Church Lives January 8th - February 12th, 2026 Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm JPII Room - Religious Education Bldg.
Ready to go deeper? Catholicism 201 builds on the basics and explores how Catholics live out their beliefs in daily life. Perfect for those in OCIA or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic moral and social teaching.
With video and discussion from Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, topics include:
The Virtues
The Moral Law
Human Sexual Ethics
Catholic Social Teaching—and more.
Completion of "Catholicism 101" prior to "Catholicism 201" is not required—everyone is welcome to join, no matter where you’re starting from. Come discover how the Catholic faith shapes a life of faith, purpose, and love.