Spiritual Resources

Our parishes are committed to helping parishioners grow in faith and deepen their relationship with Christ. Whether you are looking for opportunities to pray, learn, or reflect, there are many resources available to support your spiritual journey.

  • Prayer Opportunities – Join us for daily and weekend Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary groups, and seasonal devotions such as Stations of the Cross and parish missions.

  • Faith Formation – Resources are available for all ages, from children’s religious education to adult Bible studies, small faith-sharing groups, and RCIA for those exploring the Catholic faith.

  • Sacramental Life – Preparing for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or Reconciliation? Our parishes walk with you in every stage of life.

  • Personal Growth – Explore online devotionals, Catholic podcasts, and recommended readings to nurture your prayer life at home.

  • Pastoral Support – If you are in need of spiritual guidance, our priests and pastoral staff are here to pray with you, provide counsel, and help connect you to parish life.

No matter where you are on your journey, you are invited to discover the richness of Catholic tradition and find encouragement in our parish communities.

St. Michael’s (Newark)

  • Faith Formation for Children (Grades K-7): Classes are held about twice a month. Contact the parish office for details.

  • Opportunities to Grow Deeper in Faith

    • Bible Study: Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM after Mass. No registration required—just bring your Bible.

    • “Faith Sandwiched In”: A women’s faith-sharing group that meets seasonally in the Parish Center. Bring your own lunch.

  • Sacraments: All usual sacraments available including Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, etc., plus RCIA for adults.

St. Joseph the Worker (Clyde, Lyons, Savannah)

  • Parish Ministries:

    • Prayer Chain Ministry: Offers confidential prayer for those who request intentions. Involves parishioners across Clyde, Lyons, Savannah.

    • Martha Ministry: Volunteers serve luncheons in parish halls after funeral Masses.

    • Caring Notes Team: Sends greeting or encouragement cards to parishioners on occasions like get well, sympathy, new baby, weddings etc.

  • Parish Life & Events: Community-building dinners and other social events organized through the Parish Life ministry.

Blessed Trinity & Associated Churches

  • Faith Formation:

    • Children (K-7): Traditional classroom and family-catechesis hybrid model.

    • Grade 8 & Confirmation: Special preparation year focused on Living the Mass and service.

    • RCIA / RCIC: For children or adults who have not yet received sacraments; or those baptized but needing catechesis.

  • Youth Ministry: Junior & senior high youth programs involving prayer, service, retreats, recreation.

  • Parish Ministries & Liturgical Life:

    • Liturgical ministries include choir, lector, altar servers, Eucharistic ministers.

    • Social Justice ministries: visiting the homebound; serving the poor; involvement in food pantry, SVdP (St. Vincent de Paul); etc.