Sparking the Spirit is an annual event held each October in our deanery. In 2021 Dr. Ella Johnson from St. Ambrose University gave a talk entitled "Eucharist: An Extraordinary Encounter."
Other Faith Formation Resources & Opportunities:
Join a Faith Formation Team: Family Faith Formation, Middle & High School Youth Ministry, College Outreach, RCIA/OCIA, Sacramental Preparation
Join a Bible Study Group
Follow our parish Facebook Account where we share other opportunities offered by the Diocese or other organizations.
Create and use your FORMED account: go to formed.org and find our parish by searching by zip code 52641. All you need is internet access and an email account. The subscription has been paid for by the parish. There are many online resources available through FORMED for individual and group study, for people of all ages and available in English and Spanish.
Online classes from the Notre Dame McGrath Institute for Church Life available in English (STEP) and Spanish (Camino). These are non-credit classes in a wide variety of topics. There are weekly assignments and online class discussions. There is a 25% discount when you identify yourself as part of the Davenport Diocese.
Looking for a podcast or YouTube video series to check out?
Real+True on Youtube, The Real True Podcast, realtrue.org
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Chris Stefanik, Real Life Catholic
Matt Fradd, Pints with Aquinas
Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Explores
Fr. Casey - "Upon Friar Review" and "Breaking in the Habit"
Fr. Josh Johnson
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Catholic Answers
Mark Hart
Ascension Presents
Join the Adult Faith Formation Team
We are looking for a team to help develop more opportunities for Adult Faith Formation. If you are interested in joining this team, contact Kelley Tansey at mtpleasantstaldre@diodav.org