Adult faith enrichment is a multi-faceted, learning and living experience for Catholics that meshes education, spiritual growth, and the active practice of faith.
Nurturing our growth in faith is at the core of this ministry. Bible studies, book studies, spiritual enrichment groups, lectures, monthly gatherings for women and men, and Advent and Lenten programs offer the opportunity to share and reflect upon our faith.
Parishes welcome new members into the Catholic Church through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This process includes several stages marked by prayer, study, and discussion, and is facilitated through our Adult Faith Enrichment Ministry – learn more here.
Please check below for information on current, upcoming, and past Adult Faith Enrichment offerings and resources.
At the entrance of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the “Portico of Glory,” the triumphant entry way that pilgrims traverse to make their way into their final destination (though some will continue on to the sea at Finisterre (“The End of the Earth”). Upon passing through the ...
We made it! Thirteen days of walking- tired toes, aching bodies, a plethora of personalities, and lots of hard work... and we did it! We departed our camp this morning with the intent of making this final day's journey together. This might seem easy but with 30 pilgrims (including 24 ...
Distance: 20.3 km This is the final stretch! You’ll note the final distance (20.3km) doesn’t come with a label (Easy, Intermediate, or Expert). It simply is, because no matter how difficult it is, we must complete it to reach our destination. Having followed the scallop shells this far and ...
Today marked our next to last day of walking on the Camino de Santiago. With our final destination in sight (and heart) you can feel the shifting energy in the group. Students have begun to reflect on the lessons of the Way, others are ready to go home to family ...
Distance: 19.3 km, Easy All along the Camino route, the path is marked by the symbol of the scallop shell. This image reminds us that many routes can lead us to our destination and also that each pilgrim takes their own way to Santiago, but ultimately all points convene ...
Entering into our 11th day of walking, we can feel the rhythm of our walking shift. The girls are more apt to slow down and we are learning the rhythms of each other's strides and styles. For some this means having time to chat along the way, while for others ...
Distance: 29.3 km, Intermediate We know the importance of smart packing as we make the journey. We must let go of what doesn’t serve us and pack only that which is necessary. One thing that we can’t make the trek without is water. While the pilgrim is advised to have ...
Although we didn't leave Portomarín by the same staircase we entered by, our first step on the road out of the city was a wooded trail and steep incline that took nearly 25 minutes to clear. Stretch as we may before we departed, this hill pushed our legs to warm ...
Distance: 24.9 km, Intermediate Sometimes the spiritual life can feel like work. As we said at the start of this retreat, the Camino is spiritual exercise. Work however does not preclude Wonder. Truly, if we are doing our spiritual work we find in ourselves an awakened sense of wonder. We ...
Getting ready this morning, I marveled at the condition of my shoes (maybe it was all that talk of blisters yesterday?) And noted the plume of dust that rose into the air as I untied my laces. With the forecast of rain throughout today's walk, I knew that the plume ...
