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.
Advent Scripture Study
Mondays 7:00 - 8:15 pm on Zoom (12/2, 12/9, and 12/16)
Fridays 8:45 - 10:00 am in person (12/6, 12/13, and 12/20)
To help cover the cost of materials, we are inviting participants to donate $12 using this link: Donate to Faith Formation. If you cannot donate at this time, we still want you to join us!
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Flanagan at bflanagan@trinity.org.
November Faith Formation Opportunities
Parent Social and Conversation
Sunday, November 3, 10:15 am, Trinity Hall
Parents of children in Holy Trinity religious education programs, parents of children at Holy Trinity School, and parents whose children receive their formation at other Catholic schools or spaces are all warmly invited to a social and conversation. Come meet other parents, share about your own faith experience, and let us know how we can better support you. Brian Flanagan, who is on staff as a consultant in adult faith formation, will facilitate the session. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be served!
Violence Prevention in Youth
Sunday, November 10, 10:15 am, Trinity Hall
Gun violence is the number one cause of death for youth in our country. Join us in connecting with community partners working on this issue, raising awareness of the root causes and risk factors that perpetuate gun violence among youth, and learning more about the role you can play in strengthening and spreading the ecosystem seeking to prevent such violence. Featuring speakers Tia Bell, MA, founder of the T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, and Eduardo Ferrer, JD, Policy Director of the Georgetown Law Juvenile Justice Initiative. Hosted by the Social Justice Ministry.
Luke: The Good News of Liberation
Sunday, November 17, 10;15 am, Trinity Hall
Monday, November 18, 7:00 pm, Zoom
As we prepare to begin a new liturgical year, we are also preparing to listen again to the Gospel of Luke at our Sunday liturgies. Join Brian Flanagan in conversation to learn more about the history and major themes of the Gospel of Luke: God’s lifting up of the lowly, the importance of women’s voices, and Jesus as the proclaimer of the reign of God.
The Synod on Synodality: Where Do We Go Next?
Sunday, November 17, 4:00 pm, McKenna Hall
Now that the Synod on Synodality is concluded, where will the Church go next in its Spirit-led journey? Join us for a conversation with three panelists who were present in Rome for the synod: Richard Coll, a Synod Delegate who works at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; Rhina Guidos, a reporter with the Global Sisters Report project of the National Catholic Reporter; and Fr. Thomas Reese, S.J., a Jesuit priest and Senior Analyst at Religion News Service.
Advent: More Than a Wreath
Sunday, November 24, 10:15 am, Trinity Hall
Monday, November 25, 7:00 pm, Zoom
Purple vestments, a wreath with candles, quieter music, and a new liturgical year: what do all these symbols and changes mean? Join Tony Varas and Brian Flanagan for a conversation about the liturgy and theology of Advent as we prepare to enter into a new season of hope, reflection, and preparation for Christmas…and beyond.
Past Events
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!
“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.