Adults
Presentations on various topics
Speakers are invited from the outside or from within the staff to present information on various topics. Possible topics are solicited through program evaluations. Topics are also suggested by staff members, individuals, committees or commissions. The Adult Faith Formation Committee sets a calendar for the year. If you are interested in being on this committee or have suggestions for topics to be presented, please contact Marianne Brass, Adult Faith Formation & Event Coordinator at (952) 431-5222, ext. 207 or e-mail marianne.brass@risensavior.org.
Small Christian Communities
At Risen Savior, Small Christian Communities are known as Faith Renewal Groups. Most of these groups stem from the Renew Process; however, new ones have been formed. Groups meet for six weeks in the fall and during Lent and discuss the lectionary readings for the coming Sunday. Some groups meet once a month throughout the year. A new contact person is yet to be appointed. Check back here later for more info.
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process through which persons interested in the Catholic faith may look into the possibility of becoming Catholic and then journey through to full initiation into the Catholic Community. If you would like to know more about R.C.I.A. contact Marianne Brass at (952) 431-5222, ext. 207, e-mail marianne.brass@risensavior.org.
JustFaith
Just Faith is a conversion-based process that seeks to integrate personal spirituality and social ministry. The aim of JustFaith is to empower participants to develop a passion and thirst for justice and, after the program, to express this passion in concrete acts of parish social ministry. JustFaith is a tool that has proven across the country to be an effective strategy for training and forming parishioners to be agents of social transformation. Contact Elaine LaCanne at (952) 431-5222, ext. 212 or e-mail elaine.lacanne@risensavior.org for more information.
S.A.L.T. (Seniors Learning Together, Inc.)
"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone". Colossians 4:6
S.A.L.T. is an interdenominational coalition of local churches funded in part by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Women's Ministry) and the Burnsville Lion's Club. The program, which consists of a 4-week fall and a 4-week spring session, is put together and arranged by a steering committee made up of representatives from the sponsoring area churches.
Click here for more information or contact Marianne Brass at (952) 431-5222, ext. 207, e-mail marianne.brass@risensavior.org.
Prayer for the Poor (Community of Sant Egidio)
The Minnesota Community meets in our chapel on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. to pray for the poor. Prayer consists of songs, psalms, a scripture reading, brief reflection and prayer. Some participants in this group also visit the elderly at a Home in Apple Valley on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The Community of Sant Egidio is a public lay association that began in Rome in 1968. Today it is a worldwide community of over 40,000. For meeting times see the church bulletin. For information call Craig Wood at 952-432-5454.