FAITH FORMATION

Children's Religious Education

Pre-K through fifth grade meets 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sunday mornings at St. Joseph Education Center in Roseburg.

To register your child(ren) please contact Tammy Castleman, Religious Education Coordinator, at 541-673-5157. If you live in the Sutherlin and Oakland area and would like to home school your child please call us for more information.

Children's Registration Form

First Holy Communion Preparation

First Holy Communion Preparation, Spanish

Youth Groups

Middle School Youth Group
Open to all 6-8th grade youth and meets on alternating Sundays in the Youth Center on Sundays. Join us in this time of fellowship and discipleship!

High School Youth Group
Open to all high school youth and meets on alternating Sundays in the Youth Center on Sundays. Join us for a time of fellowship and discipleship!

September 10th, YOUTH GROUP RESUMES (Annual Calendar to follow.)
Beginning on Sunday, September 10th, BOTH middle and High School will be meeting every Sunday after Mass for Youth Group.

Confirmation

High School Youth Prep classes begin September 2023.

Please contact Tammy Castleman, Religous Education Coordinator with any futher questions at tcastleman@archpdx.org or 541-673-5157

Youth Group Registration Form

Teen Confirmation Preparation Information & Policies

Guide & Requirements for Confirmation Sponsors

Adult Ministries

RCIA | Becoming Catholic

Perhaps you have had friends or a relative who have asked questions about the Catholic faith...

Do you know someone who is searching for a faith or is being moved by the Holy Spirit to seek the Lord? These may be people who are waiting to be invited to hear about what we believe as Catholics.

Now is the time to invite them to inquire about Catholicism. One of the best ways to learn about anything is to ask questions. The RCIA inquiry period is designed for that reason, and a personal invitation always works best!

RCIA is for: a person who has never been baptized; a person who has been baptized in another faith community; a person who has been baptized Catholic but has not received the sacraments of initiation: Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

RCIA Registration Form

Discipleship Class

Everyone is invited to attend the Discipleship Classes. Parents whose children are making any Sacraments are highly encouraged to attend. Please contact the parish center: 541-673-5157

BIBLE STUDY/FELLOWSHIP

Men's Bible Study

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER: Tuesdays, 10:00 am in Classroom 2 at St. Francis Xavier Hall. Contact Tom Pitcairn 541-673-3823.

ST. JOSEPH: Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm in the St. Padua Room of St. Joseph Parish Center. Contact Tom Pitcairn 541-673-3823.

ST Joseph Monday Night Bible Study

Sessions are currently on hold due to COVID-19
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
PLACE: PADUA ROOM PARISH OFFICE

For further information, please contact Nancy Stevens: 541-680-6563

ST Francis Xavier Women's Bible Study

Next session begins Fall 2022:
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 pm.

Contact: Fran Schwald: 541-459-2470

ST Joseph Women's Bible Study

Irene Whalen: 410-459-6598
Nancy Erickson: 541-680-2746

ST Joseph's Covenant Keepers

Every 1st Monday of the month at 7 pm. Contact The Parish Office:
541-673-5157

PRAYER GROUPS

St. Joseph Prayer Chain: Penny Purse 541-784-6291
St. Francis Xavier Prayer Chain: Tricia Dias 541-459-4259 (before 8 PM)

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2-4 pm, in the Padua Room of the Parish Center.
Call the Parish Center for information: 541-673-5157

Young Adults

Coming Soon

Spiritual Growth

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is an historically rooted ministry of the Christian tradition and is present in the practices of the Church today. In brief, it is a confidential relationship with a trained guide, either one-on-one or in a small group, to reflect on your spiritual journey and help you become more aware of the presence and activity of God in your life, and help you respond in freedom to God’s loving presence. Sometimes a spiritual director is called a spiritual companion, or soul friend. The Holy Spirit is the actual spiritual director.

What is a Spiritual Director?
The ministry of spiritual direction is a specific call by God to act as spiritual companions to others on their faith journey. The director has usually been professionally prepared in areas that include Scripture, theology, human development, listening skills, history of spirituality, prayer and other Christian disciplines. A spiritual director is also a seeker on the way, desiring to be an instrument of God. They usually know they’re called because people want to tell them their faith stories. Ideally, a spiritual director abides by a code of ethics and conduct and is supervised in their ministry

Who seeks Spiritual Direction?
Some of the reasons you might seek out spiritual direction are:

a growing desire to know God personally rather than simply knowing about God
to identify and learn to trust your experience of God
reflect deeply on the experiences of your daily life in order to integrate spirituality into the whole of life
discern a life choice or transition in life
discuss what’s coming up in prayer or guidance in struggles with prayer
to deepen an already existing relationship with God, or, any areas of life that call for spiritual reflection

Parish Spiritual Directors

Terry Christenson | Spiritual Director
541.430.1903 | terrychristenson@hotmail.com
It is a joy and privilege to journey with others as they listen, notice and share God’s invitations and grace in their lives. I’ve offered spiritual direction as a contemplative and reflective process for over 15 years and am humbled by God’s continued fidelity to me in this ministry. My background includes training with the Benedictines and San Francisco Theological Seminary as well as being a wife, mother and grandmother.

Gerry Crane | Spiritual Director
541.670.8085 | geralynphelps@gmail.com
If the direction you long for is an orientation to God's Presence and action in your life, take a pause on your journey to listen to your heart in the company of a trained spiritual director. I have experience with women and disabled parishioners. My background is in health care. My own journey as a wife, mother and grandmother has been enriched by time spent in conversation and listening for God's movement in my life. I am happy to accompany your own exploration to this end.

Michelle Hundley | Spiritual Director
541.580.2805 | piperhundley@gmail.com
Companioning with another on their spiritual journey is an honor and privilege for me. I offer a listening heart and a gentle, encouraging presence in a one-on-one setting. I received my two year training from the Benedictine Sisters in Mt Angel. I also have experience in Franciscan Spirituality. I am a retired school teacher, wife of over 34 years, and mother of 5.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact one of the spiritual directors above by calling or emailing.

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