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Adult and Family Formation
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Day of Recollection
- Tue, Jan 21Broom Tree Retreat CenterJan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMBroom Tree Retreat Center, 123 St Raphael Cir, Irene, SD 57037, USA
- Tue, Feb 11Abbey of the HillsFeb 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMAbbey of the Hills, 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
- Tue, Feb 18Broom Tree Retreat CenterFeb 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMBroom Tree Retreat Center, 123 St Raphael Cir, Irene, SD 57037, USA
- Tue, Mar 11Broom Tree Retreat CenterMar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMBroom Tree Retreat Center, 123 St Raphael Cir, Irene, SD 57037, USA
- Tue, Mar 11Abbey of the HillsMar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMAbbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
- Tue, Apr 08Abbey of the HillsApr 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMAbbey of the Hills , 46561 147th St, Marvin, SD 57251, USA
Young Men's Group- Aimed at men 18-29 years of age. Are you searching for deeper purpose, brotherhood and a stronger faith? Join us in a group of young Catholic men striving to live out our faith more fully. Together, we will strengthen our relationship with Christ, grow in virtue, and seek Him on a journey supporting each other. Weekly Meetings starting Monday, December 2nd at 7pm at Immaculate Conception Parish Center. For questions, contact- Ryan Hanten - (605) 881-0683.
Men's Retreats
Silent Retreat on January 16-19, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on February 6-9, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on June 19-22, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on November 6-9, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Current Study
That Man is You!
Helping Families Discover the Superabundance of God
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!
Starts Thursday, February 6th
6:30-7:30 AM—Immaculate Conception Church Hall
Women's Discipleship
There are two opportunities for women's discipleship in Ave Maria Pastorate. All are welcome to attend either group.
SHE Shall be Called Women study meets every Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Parish Center. This study will unpack the wealth of celebration of what Saint John Paul II called "The Feminine Genius" and give real advice on how to combat the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we, as women, face every day. If you would like to be added to FlockNote for this group, please contact your parish office.
The Women's Study Group meets every Tuesday at 4:30pm in the HNJ Angelus Center.
Women's Retreats
Silent Retreat on February 20-23, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on March 20-23, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on June 26-29, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on August 7-10, 2025, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on September 4-7, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on October 16-19, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Silent Retreat on November 20-23, 2025 at Broom Tree Retreat Center
Current Study (God's Beloved Daughters)
SHE Shall be Called Women
To truly understand the way the Lord views femininity is to live as one who is fully alive. In a world that often speaks in cliches and labels, God desires to reveal who He is through a greater understanding of who we are. This season will not only unpack the wealth of celebration of what Saint John Paul II called "The Feminine Genius" but will also give real advice on how to combat the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we, as women, face every day.
Marriage Enrichment
Marriage enrichment is beneficial whether you have been married six months or sixty years! Check out some of the opportunities available in our diocese.
“Remain in me, as I remain in you…Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” John 10:4-5
Family Formation
The family is a sign of God's love for his people. Jesus himself was born into a specific family, with parents who showed him affection and love and raised him. With this act God gives the family a unique value.
Thriving Family Accelerator Course
Families of Character is a program designed to help parents calm the chaos and raise confident, empowered children in a home that is loving and unified. Their “Thriving Family Accelerator” is a 6-Session weekly group coaching course facilitated by Jordan Langdon, a Christian wife, mom, & Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience counseling and coaching married couples with children. It is conducted through Zoom to best reach committed couples across the United States. Program materials are emailed to participants upon sign-up, so there is no need for churches to store physical materials. If couples miss a session, the recording is emailed to them that
evening so they can watch the replay. The 6 (60 min) Sessions focus on "Your family as the most important team you will ever be part of". Within that theme, we focus on four key factors:
1. Regaining order in the family through a Weekly Family Huddle where parents and kids all participate.
2. Reconnecting as a couple and getting into the rhythm of dating each other again.
3. Praying together as a couple and family.
4. Rallying together to work on a common goal (virtue).
Ave Maria Pastorate is working with Families of Character to provide these sessions within our parishes. If you are interested in learning more or joining a session please contact (605) 878-2055. It is $400 per couple.
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How To Register
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Visit Formed.org/signup or click QR code
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Enter your name and Ave Maria Pastorate (for parish name)
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