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Coming February 2021: The Search Lenten Small Groups
The Search is a 7-part video series hosted by Chris Stefanick with small group sessions facilitated via Zoom 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.
All adults are welcome to participate, and you're encouraged to invite a friend of any faith or no faith at all!
Scroll down this page for dates, details and to register. Registration deadline is January 29 or when sessions are full. Questions? Contact Faye Akers in the Faith Formation Office at fayeakers@stbonifacechurch.org or (515) 987-4597.
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Dates and Details
When. The Search begins the week of February 1 and ends the week of March 22 (the week before Holy Week).
Where. All sessions will be facilitated on Zoom by St. Boniface parishioners.
Format. Small groups of about 10 participants will meet weekly for 60-90 minutes to discuss a 30-minute video watched prior to each session. No worries if you miss a session!
Requirements. Participants must have a FORMED account to participate. Sign up for a FREE account at this link.
Cost. Free will donation. If you are able, click here to make a suggested donation of $15.
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Facilitator Resources
Everything you need to facilitate your small group is here, but don't hesitate to ask for help! For more information, contact Faye Akers in the Faith Formation Office at fayeakers@stbonifacechurch.org or (515) 987-4597.
Facilitator Training. A virtual facilitator training session will be offered Wed, Jan 20, from 7-8:30pm via Zoom. Facilitators will receive the Zoom link two days prior to the session. The training will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
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 with at least 90 minutes of meeting time.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.
Evaluation form. After you've completed the entire series of The Search, please click here to complete the series evaluation. Your feedback helps us improve in the future, thank you!
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