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.
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 ...
Distance: 22.8 km, Easy Today’s journey departs from Sarria, the most popular starting point for the Camino de Santiago. Its popularity comes not from its beauty or accommodations but from its proximity to Santiago de Compostela, the end of our pilgrimage. In fact, Sarria is precisely 114 km (70.8 miles) ...
Traveling from Tricastela to Sarria today, our group covered some 12 miles over the winding hills of Galicia. "Winding" we've found means different things on different days, depending on the landscape and on the condition of our bodies as mileage adds up! Today "winding" meant ups and downs, with some ...
Distance: 17.8 km, Easy The fear of every pilgrim is the development of blisters along the Camino. After such a long journey yesterday, our feet are surely sore. Soreness, though, is different from blisters. Soreness reminds us that we’ve worked our muscles (remember Day 3’s reflection on our bodies?) Blisters, ...
For the last week, our group has walked through the Castilla y Leon region of Spain... that is until today, when we crossed into Galicia. This region is home to Santiago de Compostela, our final destination, and also has a markedly different landscape, culture, and even its own language. Reflecting ...
Distance: 28.9 km, Expert Today is likely the hardest day of walking for me and my group, so some extra prayers for strength, endurance, and peace would be much appreciated. (I’ll let you know if I feel more like an “expert” after 18 miles on treacherous terrain!) As my group ...
