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.

For more information, contact Ian Mitchell, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, at [email protected] or 202-903-2816.

Weekly Book Discussion Group

Thursdays, September 3 - 17 | 7:15 PM, via Zoom

The parish's Book Discussion Group begins its 2026-2027 season with a discussion of Colleen Dullee's Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter.  Visit our page for the Holy Trinity Book Discussion Group for details on how to join the discussion, to find a schedule of the readings, or to sign up for updates on further book discussions this season.

Magnifica Humanitas: A Study & Conversation

Next meeting date to be announced soon

Since June 2026 the parish has been holding monthly online conversations to learn and share about Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.  Each conversation focuses on one chapter or section of the document.  Our next conversation will focus on Chapter 4, "Safeguarding Humanity in a Time of Transformation: Truth, Work, Freedom."  An announcement of our next meeting date and time (likely in September) will be coming soon at Masses and in the Parish Bulletin and Parish E-Letter.  Click here to read Chapter Four of the Encyclical.  Videos of our previous sessions in the series can be found below.

For more information, please contact Ian Mitchell at [email protected].

Additional Resources on Magnifica Humanitas:

• Magnifica Humanitas text from the Vatican
• Infographic summaries from the Vatican (by chapter)
• Pastoral Kit from the Vatican that includes chapter outlines with brief syntheses, selected citations, relevant biblical texts, questions for reflection, and a closing prayer.  The kit also includes proposed activities for young people and children.
• Magnifica Humanitas resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Women in Ministry in the Church - Listening Session

On Saturday January 24, Holy Trinity parishioners and staff held an in-person parish listening gathering on Women in Ministry in the Church. The gathering was an opportunity to listen to one another on this important topic in a facilitated process.

Following the session, two documents have been released:

• A Final Report issued after the listening session.
• A compendium of notes taken during the listening session.

The Catholic Church and Slavery

Holy Trinity - Getting to Know Pope Leo XIV

Gateway to Discipleship: The Sacrament of Baptism

Our Shared Baptism, Synodality, and Ecumenical Momentum

The Legacy of Pope Francis

Children's Mental Health and Wellness

Bridget Tansey, School Counselor at Holy Trinity School, and Anne Marie Kaufmann, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation, discuss building resilience in children, creating real life (non-screen) experiences, and helping children develop responsibility from both counseling and faith perspectives.

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

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?

Theologies of Mental Health

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