Adult Faith Formation
Religious Education
Life-Long Learning
Learning about the faith is not a "one and done" kind of thing. Our infinite, loving God cannot be contained in a few years of education. So faith formation is a life-long endeavor, a journey during which we find treasures all the time! You are invited to join us in our faith formation programs that happen all year long.
In addition, if you are considering becoming Catholic, or if you have questions about the Catholic Faith, or if you're a baptized Catholic who has never received Confirmation or First Eucharist, we can help with that. Each of the programs below is open to the whole parish, and we would love to have you be a part of it.
Marian Consecration Retreat
Four giants of Marian spirituality:
St. Louis de Montfort,
St. Maximilian Kolbe,
St. Teresa of Calcutta, and
St. John Paul II.
Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. He weaves their thoughts into a user-friendly retreat that will bless even the busiest of people!
If you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're looking to deepen and renew your devotion - 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.
Fr. Pat Mulcahy will lead our parish retreat in both an in-person or online option to supplement your daily reading with videos and discussion. We will have a parish celebration of the Consecration to Mary at the end of the retreat.
Event Timing: Tuesdays, April 21 - May 30, 2026
In person will meet at 7pm in Sebahar Hall.
Remote Online option will be via
Google Meets on Wednesdays at 10:30am starting April 22.
There is NO COST for the retreat, but the book must be purchased.
Cost of the book is around $13.
Register at: https://piou.us/morningglory
You can purchase the book at: https://a.co/d/054QXDjW
Give yourself the gift of this retreat and
then give yourself to Mary!
Contact Fr. Pat with any questions at:
frpat@stjohnwinfield.org or by phone at 630.668.0918 x 0
Adult Vacation Bible School
Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?
Join Us for Adult Vacation Bible School (VBS)!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9-30, 2026
Location: Sebahar Hall Cost: $30
Come study the "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John ("I Am the Light of the World," "I Am the Bread of Life," etc. We will dig in through video, Bible Study, crafts, movie night, snacks, and a closing Mass. Al the stuff of Vacation Bible School, but for adults! Cost includes crafts and snacks, but if you would like to buy the book to follow along, you can get that on Amazon. Led by Fr. Pat Mulcahy and friends!
Register at: https://piou.us/adultvbs26
You can purchase the book at: https://a.co/d/04UZ3Y2U
