St. John Berchmans Church is proud to offer a variety of opportunities for growth as persons, as families and as communities of faith and compassion. We invite you to join us since the growth of each person enhances that of the entire community.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Adults interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please contact Victor Araguz or Cynthia Sandoval in the Faith Formation office. The RCIA is a process that invites the baptized and unbaptized, non-Catholic and Catholic adults, who have questions about the Catholic Faith or wish to complete their sacraments of initiation; Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. The process is individualized as much as possible to meet the needs and life experiences of each adult.
Confirmation
There is a Confirmation class for Adults who were unable to make their Confirmation as teens. The Classes are offered in the fall and in the spring. They consist of 11 classes and adults can attend either session. These classes are held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please contact the parish office for registration.
Prayer Groups
Open to the gifts of the Spirit, St. John Berchmans has groups of people who gather together weekly as a community in prayer. It includes informal prayer and singing. We are given the opportunity to share and express our appreciation for the Lord’s greatness, power, love and might.
Please consult the bulletin for times and locations.
Bible Study Groups
Adult Faith Formation
This class is designed for spiritual renewal and to inspire participants to go forth and bring the Good News of Christ to others. The group meets every Wednesdays at 10 a.m. For more information contact the parish office.
Scripture From Scratch - Bible Study Groups
The Faith Formation Office offers a Bible Study Class called Scripture from Scratch. Our teachers do an excellent job of explaining clearly an overview of the Bible. You do not need to have previous knowledge of Scripture. This class covers the bible basics in a way that is neither over your head nor boringly fundamental. Our teachers make the learning experience fun. Come and see what the Bible is all about. Please call Joan Orosco 210-434-3247 for more information on class days/times.
Bilingual Bible Study
This class is designed for spiritual renewal and to inspire participants to go forth and bring the Good News of Christ to others. The Bilingual Bible Study Group meets every Monday at 6:00PM in the church. For additional information, please call the church at 210-434-3247.
Contact: Joan Orosco
ACTS
This is an excellent opportunity to not only share God’s word but to expand your faith by discussing relevant topics, expressing your ideas, and asking questions about your faith and God’s Word. For more information please contact Emilio Semersky at 210-434-3247.
