Adult Faith Formation

Every disciple of the Lord Jesus shares in this mission. To do their part, adult Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped to share the Gospel, promoting it in every family circle, in every church gathering, in every place of work, and in every public forum. They must be women and men of prayer whose faith is alive and vital, grounded in a deep commitment to the person and message of Jesus. (Our Hearts Were Burning within Us:  A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, USCCB, 2001)

Adult Faith Formation at Holy Trinity aims to form adults in the fullness of the faith through scripture study, lectures, and sacramental preparation to increase knowledge of the faith, encourage a life of prayer, and promote active involvement in the parish community.

Brian Flanagan, PhD, serves as Adult Faith Formation Consultant and can be contacted at bflanagan@trinity.org.

Strategies for Survival and Finding Work After Job Loss

We will begin with a new cohort of our group for those facing job loss on Wednesday, June 4 for six sessions in June and July. The sessions will take place in person in the Parish Center library from 4:15 - 5:15 pm, and will be facilitated by Marie Raber, MSW, PhD. You are warmly invited to stay for 5:30 pm mass each week in the chapel following these sessions. Space is limited and registration is required - please register using this link. Please email Brian Flanagan at bflanagan@trinity.org for more information or questions.

Book Discussion Group

Thursday, May 22 | 7:15 - 8:45 on Zoom

The parish holds a weekly book discussion group on Thursdays at 7:15 pm on Zoom. On Thursday, May 22, we'll continue reading  The Jesuits in the United States: A Concise History, by Fr. David Collins, SJ, Associate Professor of History at Georgetown University. This week we’re reading Chapter Four, “Upswing,” pp. 95-124 in the print edition. It is currently available in hardcover and as an e-book, and you are invited to purchase the a copy of the book wherever it makes sense for you.

To get the zoom link, email Brian Flanagan at bflanagan@trinity.org. General information on the book discussion group can be found here.

Our Shared Baptism, Synodality, and Ecumenical Momentum

Below you can view our conversation on baptism, synodality, and ecumenism with theologian and parishioner Dr. John Borelli.

The Legacy of Pope Francis

Below you can view our conversation on the Legacy of Pope Francis with Fr. Kevin Gillespie, SJ, our pastor; Dr. Bridget O'Brien, theologian and Director of Ministry at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago, Illinois; and Dr. Annie Selak, theologian and Director of the Women's Center at Georgetown University.

Children's Mental Health and Wellness

If you missed our conversation with Bridget Tansey, School Counselor at Holy Trinity School, and Anne Marie Kaufmann, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, on children's mental health and wellness, it's now available here on youtube. They spoke about building resilience, creating real life (non-screen) experiences with children, and helping children develop responsibility from both counseling and faith perspectives. The video is a great resource for parents, grandparents, other family members, and anyone who wants to better understand and support our children.

50 Years of the Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice

If you missed our workshop on Saturday, March 8, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Jesuit decree on the Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice, recordings of the two panels are now available on youtube.

The first panel discussed the history, theology, and spirituality of the Decree on the Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice, with panelists Fr. David Hollenbach, S.J., Pedro Arrupe Distinguished Research Professor at Georgetown University; Anne Marie Kaufmann, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation at Holy Trinity Parish; and Fr. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish.

The second panel discussed the fruits of the decree in a variety of Jesuit institutions and ministries, with panelists panelists Kelly Ryan, President of Jesuit Refugee Services; John Carr, Founder of the Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University; Annie Selak, Director of the Women's Center at Georgetown University; and Nicholas Napolitano, Provincial Assistant for Justice, Ecology, and Reconciliation, USA East Province of the Society of Jesus.

Do I Need a Priest or a Therapist?

If you missed our conversation on Catholic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellness with Marie Raber,
M.S.W., Ph.D., former Dean of the National Catholic School of Social Service at the Catholic University of America, and Eugene Morris, LICSW, counselor and instructor at the National Catholic School of Social Service, you can now view it on youtube.

Theologies of Mental Health

Christmas Carol Stories

Sunday, December 15, 10:15 am, Trinity Hall

To celebrate Gaudete Sunday, we'll be singing some of our favorite Christmas carols together and talking about the theological ideas and spiritual treasures within them. No musical talent is required, and we'll have hot chocolate and goodies. And if you want to learn more about Christmas carols on your own or while you're driving or exercising, check out the Podcast "Hark" from America magazine!

Fr. James Martin, S.J. discusses his book "Come Forth" at Holy Trinity

September 15, 10:15am Trinity Hall

On Sunday, September 15, bestselling author Father James Martin, S.J. discussed his book "Come Forth" before a packed audience at Holy Trinity Parish in Georgetown.

Father Martin's book explores the story of Jesus’s greatest miracle—the raising of Lazarus from the dead—and what Jesus means when he calls each of us to “come forth.”

Ten Years of Pope Francis's Diplomacy—A Hidden Strength!

Victor Gaetan is senior international correspondent for the National Catholic Register. He contributes to Foreign Affairs magazine, America magazine, Catholic News Service, and  others.Mr. Gaetan will speak about global diplomatic efforts toward peace and understanding that Pope Francis  has pursued during his decade long papacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Strangers No Longer” (Eph 2:9): The Mission of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Kenya

Sunday, November 20, 10:15 am, Trinity Hall

Fr. Bill O’Neill, S.J., professor emeritus of social ethics at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University and a visiting professor of Hekima University College in Nairobi, has been a member of the Mission and Identity team of the Jesuit Refugee Service since 2019.  As a member of the team he served in the Kakuma refugee camp in Northwestern Kenya.  He will share about his experience in Kenya and the challenges of refugee resettlement.

Please note the Kakuma refugee camp is experiencing a funding crisis.  Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.  For more information about the Kakuma refugee camp, click here.  To donate, click here.

 

Mary's Magnificat and Hannah's Song

Sunday, December 11, 10:15am, Trinity Hall

A special faith formation event sponsored by the Women Who Stay to celebrate the Women Who Sing!  Hannah, the mother of Samuel, and Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus, are two prophetic voices of Advent that are muted in our Catholic Sunday Lectionary.  Many of us know Mary’s Magnificat in the first chapter of Luke, but did you know that the entire song she sang while visiting her cousin Elizabeth is never read as the Gospel on any Sunday during any liturgical cycle?  And the prophetic song of Hannah that Mary echoes is also never heard in any Sunday Mass either?  We’ll explore these voices absent from the Lectionary.