Evangelization and Formation

Beginning in the Fall of 2021, St. Paul Catholic Center and St. Charles Borromeo will offer a combined program for the families and children of both parishes at St. Charles Borromeo. (Click HERE to read the note from Fr. Patrick and Fr. Tom on this decision.)

Because of slightly different programs between the parishes, St. Paul's will provide sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and Holy Communion for children in the second or third grade during the 2021-2022 school year. 

In addition, St. Paul's will continue to offer our Becoming Catholic (RCIA) program for anyone desiring to learn more about the Catholic faith or who wishes to become a Catholic. Click the "Becoming Catholic" tab for more information. 

Registration for First Communion Preparation at St. Paul's

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT ST. CHARLES

Information on St. Charles Religious Education Classes

ST. CHARLES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR

ST. CHARLES CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CALENDAR

 

St. Paul offers fellowship and formation for families who would like to have their child baptized.
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To register for Baptism, please call the Parish Office ​at 812-339-5561 to schedule a Baptism and/or register for a baptismal preparation class.

 

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 Zach Smith 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
 

Women's Bible study meets Thursday mornings 10:00-11:30am. They currently meet via Zoom but will soon be switching to a hybrid model. If you are interested in joining Women's Bible study or participating in-person, please contact Anita Westerhaus at anitawesterhaus@gmail.com.

The Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic are Catholic men and women, both single and married, who commit themselves to living their lives in a manner inspired by St. Dominic and the Dominican saints, in the midst of a secular world. They devote their lives to the four Dominican “pillars” of prayer, study, community, and apostolate. Collectively, this involves living and preaching the Gospel throughout their daily lives.

Through a process of formation, the Dominican Laity adopt a Rule of Life, promising to live holy lives in communion with Catholic Church, in accordance with the Dominican charism.

The chapter has met regularly since 2017. The Bloomington chapter invites others in our faith community to consider joining with them in following the life of St. Dominic and the Dominican saints. Please contact MarySue Schwab for more information.