RCIA (Inquiring into the Catholic Faith) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and CIC (Christian Initiation for Children) are available for those who wish to learn more about Catholic Christian Faith. After several months of these friendly, information sessions, participants may elect to prepare for and finalize initiation to the Catholic Church. Call Kate at Ext. 23 for details.
Adult Programs The parish offers Adult Bible Study, parish missions, MOMS groups, Separated & Divorced Group, Catechists Training, Catholic Men’s Fellowship, and other adult education opportunities. Watch the bulletin or call Kate at Ext. 23 for details.
Divorced and Separated Support Group If you are enduring the acute pain and profound sense of loss associated with divorce or separation, you need not go through this alone! You will find support, comfort and healing by joining the Sts. John and Paul / St. Richard Support Group.
Our group meets at St. Richard Church in Gibsonia on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:45 PM. We are a DivorceCare group and, during our 13 week program cycle, we will explore all aspects of divorce and will help you to begin the process of healing. The DivorceCare program is based on solid Christian teachings and Biblical principles and incorporates the knowledge and experience of experts in this area. And, most importantly, participants are brought together through the love of Christ to support one another through these difficult times.
Meetings will be held in rooms 5A&B in the Social Hall (lower level of church). Pre-registration is not required. If you have questions, please call or email Ralph Joy (rjoy205@verizon.net; 724-933-6226).
(St. Richard’s Church is located at 3841 Dickey Rd. in Gibsonia, PA. Dickey Rd. is approximately 1.25 miles west of Rt. 8 or 5.0 miles east of Rt. 19 or 7.5 miles east of I-79.)
Young Adult Ministry SS John & Paul Parish is eager to support the development of Young Adult Ministry to meet the special needs of singles and married people ages 18 to 40. Many of our current programs, such as our Outreach programs, Parent/Family Programs, and Adult Faith Formation programs will be of interest to young adults. At this time we are also looking for Young Adult Catholics who are interested in working with other local parishes to form a Young Adults Singles ministry that might feature Bible Studies, Social Events, and Senior Connection work teams for singles only. If you would like to help, call Kate at extension 23. Also, check out the Young Adult Ministry information available from the Diocese at www.diopitt.org/education/yamindex.html .
