Welcome to our Learn page for adult faith formation!

This page is for adults of any age who would like to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in their understand of the Catholic faith, and broaden their prayer life. Please scroll down the page to explore:

• Study groups
• Independent small groups and individual studies
• Online studies
• Continuing education opportunities 
• The Search video series

Questions? Fore more information about any of our offerings or help starting a small group, contact Faye Akers in the Faith Formation Office at [email protected] or 515-987-4597.

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Independent small groups and individual studies

The Faith Formation Office has a variety of study materials available to checkout for individual and small group use.

How – Come to the Faith Formation Office to check out available DVDs and leader’s materials.
Where – You arrange for a location that works for you or your group – home, coffee shop, library, etc.
Cost – No cost for use of DVDs or leader’s materials. However, you must order and purchase participant materials from the publisher.

Contact Faye Akers in the Faith Formation Office at 515-987-4597 or stop by to view materials in our resource library.
 

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Online studies

FORMED

FORMED offers digital faith formation on demand for all ages including Catholic videos, audio books, e-books and study programs. Access is FREE to all St. Boniface parishioners and their families, anywhere and anytime on computers, tablets and phones.

Visit this link, enter our zip code 50263 and select St. Boniface Church. You will then be asked to enter your name and email address to set up your account.

Ascension

Groups of two or more can start a Bible study or faith formation program anywhere, anytime. Visit this link.
 

10 Gifts of the Catholic Faith

Video-based sessions available online. From the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Visit this link. 
 

Elements of the Mass

Video episodes to help you know and love the liturgy more. From Liturgicalinstitute.org. Visit this link.

 

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Continuing education opportunities

Diocese of Des Moines

Faith Journey – The Catechetical Institute
The mission of Faith Journey – The Catechetical Institute, sponsored by the Diocese of Des Moines, is to further students’ spiritual formation and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. The heart of the curriculum is based on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and provides a systematic presentation of the Catholic faith. Click here to view a video featuring people who have previously participated in this program.

For more information, visit this link or contact John Huynh, Director, at 515-237-5006.

St. Joseph Evangelization Center

Certificate in Theology and Ministry
Are you interested in deepening your knowledge of the Catholic faith? Do you want to enhance your pastoral skills? The Certificate in Theology and Ministry may be right for you! This program of academic and pastoral development consists of a series of courses delivered digitally over the course of one year. This means you can participate on your schedule. Co-sponsored by the St. Joseph Evangelization Center and Creighton University.

For more information, visit this link or contact Tom Quinlan, Ministry Director, at 515-222-1084.
 

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The Search Small Groups

The Search is a 7-part video series hosted by Chris Stefanick with small group sessions facilitated by St. Boniface parishioners. The series explores the deepest questions of the human heart: Why am I here? What is life all about? What happens when we die?

The Search guides you through "the great story of everything," as astrophysicists, psychologists, neuroscientists, artists, chemists and professors point to one big (and perhaps surprising) conclusion -- Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. Click here to view all seven topics covered in the series. 

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Facilitator Resources for The Search

Facilitator Guide. Includes session outline and episode notes. Click here to view and print.

Episode video teasers. Used at the beginning of each session to remind participants of the episode content prior to small group discussion. Click here to access and capture the appropriate episode "teaser" for each session.

FORMED account. Each facilitator needs one. Sign up FREE at this link.
 
The Search video series. Watch the appropriate episode before each small group session. Click here to view.

Zoom account. Each facilitator needs access to a Zoom account. 

Participant Resources

Facilitators, we suggest that you include the link to this website page in your communications with small group members so they can access the videos and print the discussion guide to prepare for each session. The link to copy and paste in an email is https://stbonifacechurch.org/adults-learn   (Make sure you remind small group members to scroll to the bottom of the page.)

Participant Discussion Guide. Each small group member needs one of these. Click here to view and print.

FORMED account. Each small group member needs one. Sign up FREE at this link.

The Search video series. Watch the appropriate episode before each small group session. Click here to view.

Episode Notes. Optional, but available to any group member. Click here to view and print.