Adult Faith Formation

Following Jesus - The Path to Discipleship

Path to Discipleship

Small Groups/Cohorts, Studies, and Retreats

Here at OLL, we invite individuals to follow Jesus through a clear path of discovery and fellowship. We believe a growing, vibrant community based in Small Groups, studies on the Bible and Catholic Wisdom, and Retreats is the best avenue for deepening our relationship with God. 

 

A few thoughts to ponder:

  • Does God exist and if so, how does God communicate with you?
  • Is God relevant in your day-to-day life?
  • Is God relevant in your family life?

Small Groups & Cohorts

Support for the Journey

Bible & Catholic Wisdom

Know Jesus through his Word

Retreats

Retreats for Women, Men, and Couples

Small Groups and Parent/Family Cohorts

We recommend that groups begin their path of discovery with The Search, then follow the sequence of Who is Jesus? to prepare to tell your own faith story. 


Parent/Family Cohorts will begin with resources that align with our Family Faith Formation weekly themes.  Resources will be provided to enhance your personal growth allowing for further dialogue with your spouse and/or children of all ages.

Begin Your Path of Discovery

Who is Jesus?

Why Should I Follow Him?

Discover Your Personal Faith Story

Historical Reasons to Believe in Jesus' Divinity

Small Group/Cohort Sign Up

Bible & Catholic Wisdom

Psalms: The School of Prayer

 

The Holy Spirit inspired them. Israel sang them. Christ himself prayed them, as did our Blessed Mother. At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms, prayers from God that help us to pray. In the Psalms: The School of Prayer, discover how these sacred hymns become our heartfelt response to God’s loving and wondrous deeds for us.

 

Led by Lillian Oppenheimer

Psalms Sign Up

Epic: A Journey Through Church History

 

“Epic: A Journey Through Church History” is a fascinating journey through our family history.  The history of the Catholic Church.  You will embark upon an overview throughout time demonstrating how God’s hand has guided the church through good times and through very tumultuous times.  Past participants have expressed how grateful they were to understand God’s hand and guidance while using frail humanity to share “The Good News.”

 

Led by Gege Rayburn

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The Gospel of Mark

 

Know Jesus Through His Word:  Join Julia as she walks you through the Gospel of Mark. This shortest of all New Testament gospels is likely the first to have been written, yet it often tells of Jesus’ ministry in more detail than either Matthew or Luke. The action begins with the appearance of John the Baptist, a messenger of God attested by scripture. But John points to a mightier one, Jesus, at whose baptism God speaks from heaven, declaring Jesus his Son. Come and discover Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. 

 

Led by Julia Miller

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Path to Discipleship - Becoming Catholic, Awakening Faith, and Prayer

The family of Our Lady of the Lake desires to minister to the spiritual needs of our entire community. We invite our friends and family who are unfamiliar with the Catholic faith to ask questions and explore our beliefs and practices in an environment that is open for discussion. Catholics who have been away from the church and desire to come home and actively participate often have their own set of questions and concerns.  We invite you to participate in “Awakening Faith” to join a group ready to walk the journey with you. All are welcome to pray and participate with us at Mass and other parish events.

Becoming Catholic

Discover the Catholic Faith

Awakening Faith

Returning Catholics

Prayer

Pray with Others

Becoming Catholic

Welcome to the community of Our Lady of the Lake.  We invite you to discover the depth and beauty of our Catholic faith – founded over 2,000 years ago by Jesus Christ and embraced by more than 1.2 billion people across the globe. We would be honored to walk this journey with you.

 

Explore the short testimonial video and enjoy our Easter Vigil Pictures from 2019 or 2021.  These images capture the story of the many adults at the end of their journey to Catholicism.

 

If you have questions and would like to learn more, please reach out to Laura Patton our Director of Adult Faith Formation using this simple information sheet or call her at 503-636-7687.