Evangelization and Formation

St. Paul offers fellowship and volunteer experiences for the family that will provide a comprehensive spiritual formation.  Please contact me if you desire more or different experiences for your family. For your reference, here is a copy of our 2020-2021 Religious Education Program Guide.
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To register for Sacraments:
Baptism: Please call the Parish Office ​at 812-339-5561 to schedule a Baptism.
Register for First Communion and First Reconciliation
RCIA Inquiry Form
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Contact our office for more information.
 

Whether you are interested simply in learning more about the Catholic Faith or becoming a full member of the Catholic Church, the Becoming Catholic program is for you.  

Our Becoming Catholic program is a process to help people experience the fullness of the Faith.  Our desire is for people to confidently enter full communion of Faith and to feel the warm embrace of the Church family. 

Please contact Deacon Ron Reimer to learn more and/or to start your journey home to the Catholic Church.

Topics Studied in the Becoming Catholic program

God Seeking Man
Who is God?
Revelation: The Church
Revelation: Scripture
Who is Jesus?
The Holy Spirit
Prayer
The Blessed Virgin Mary
The Saints
The Four Last Things
The Story of Salvation: the Fall, Sin and Redemption
The Sacraments
The Eucharist
The Mass
Penance
Anointing of the Sick
Moral Theology
The Theology of the Body
Catholic Social Teaching

Formed.org

Formed.org is a website where you can find countless media resources to help you grow in your faith and simply enjoy Catholic entertainment, from movies about the lives of the saints to documentaries about the Sacraments to audiobooks and fiction recommendations. When you click "Sign Up," simply input our parish name, St. Paul Catholic Center, to be granted access to our parish subscription.

Helping Others Grow in Faith

Faith formation is at the heart of St. Paul, and we rely on volunteers to help teach our children, counsel couples considering marriage, and mentor adults who wish to join the Church.  We also sponsor weekly Bible studies for men and women. Our goal: to create a meaningful learning experience that will encourage growth toward God. 

RCIA Faith Formation Sponsors

Contact:  Fr. Patrick Hyde
E-mail:frpatrick@hoosiercatholic.org  
Phone:  812-339-5561, Ext. 212
 Sponsors mentor individuals participating in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program.  Volunteers must be confirmed, practicing Catholics over the age of 18 who are willing to attend the RCIA sessions and be a friend to those they sponsor.

Marriage Preparation Sponsor Couples

Coordinators:    Leonie Stewart and Cara McGowan
E-mail: leonie.stewart@yahoo.com
Volunteer couples sponsor engaged couples who are working through FOCCUS inventory, a pre-marriage tool that facilitates open communication.  Several categories in the inventory are targeted to stimulate discussion on subjects such as families of origin, religion, careers, and finances, among others.  The program reflects the mission of St. Paul Catholic Center to enrich the sacrament of marriage and to foster loving relationships. Training is provided.

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study continues to meet every Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. We are studying the books of Tobit, Judith and Esther using the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series which we purchased on Amazon. If you are interested in joining us and/or have questions, contact anitawesterhaus@gmail.com