The following is a list of Faith Formation ideas that you can participate in individually or with friends. I created this list and then shared it with the men’s faith sharing group at my church. Each of these is unique in terms of attending in person or virtually. Also, I will be participating in some of these faith-based ideas this year. I am looking forward to them already!
Why participate in or attend any of these? They are great ways to learn about your faith,
enjoy fellowship with family and friends and grow closer to Jesus Christ!
(Note: All of the following are for 2024.)
The Bible in a Year Podcast (www.ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration). If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. This podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes. You can begin any day of the year. Each 20-25 minute episode includes: two to three scripture readings, a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, a guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word
The Catechism in a Year Podcast (www.ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear) will help with the following: read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days, understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter, see how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture, absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition, encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness, transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
Man-Up Philly Conference (www.manupphilly.com) – Make a trip to this conference on Saturday, March 2, on the Cardinal O’Hara High School campus in Springfield, PA. You will have many opportunities to enjoy fellowship, speakers, Adoration, ministry tables, Mass, and much more.
Museum of the Bible (www.museumofthebible.org) – Make a trip to the Museum of the Bible and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (www.nationalshrine.org) in Washington, DC on a weekday or weekend day in the spring or summer. Explore the Museum and the Basilica in one day if time permits. If not, make it into two separate excursions.
Agape Festival (www.agapefarm.com/agapefest) – Make a trip to Agape Festival at Agape Farm in Shirleysburg, PA, June 20-June 23, to enjoy camping, fellowship, speakers, great food, and Christian music. Tickets are free!
Abbey Fest (www.theabbeyfest.com) – Make a trip to Abbey Fest in Paoli, PA on Saturday, September 14, to enjoy a day of food, Christian music, speakers, ministry tables, Confession, Adoration, and Mass.