Please contact Minister of Evangelization Michael Sanem if you want to be involved in the development and implementation of new initiatives for evangelization and adult faith formation.
DNA Small Groups
The Spiritual DNA of every person longs for a deeper friendship with God and more meaningful friendship with others. A DNA group helps deepen our friendship with God and with each other through intentional, hospitable and welcoming small groups. More information and sign up here. Contact: Michael Sanem
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration takes place from Monday after the 8:15 a.m. until Benediction on Fridays at 6:30 a.m. Spending an hour with our Lord every week is truly one of the best you can do for yourself. Please contact Susan Vogliardo for more information.
Gospel Gals
Women will gather in the Magi Room from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. each Wednesday as we relate to each other and reflect on the upcoming weekend’s readings and Gospel. To join us, please contact Karen Camarata or Liz Hagen.
Journey to Joy Women's Retreat
Our 2022 date hasn't been set yet. Check back! Contact: Susan Vogliardo, Cindy Thesing and Dana Mullin
Men of Nativity
The Men of Nativity, MON, provide a spiritual forum for all men of the parish. Each week we meet following the 6:45 a.m. Wednesday Mass. We discuss piety, study our faith and actions we have taken during the recent week/month to better know Christ and His mystical body. Every man of the parish is invited to join us on Wednesday mornings; after all, you are already members. Our dues structure cannot be beat! Contact: Bill Oades
RCIA: Becoming Catholic
Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic? R.C.I.A - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults provides instruction and guidance for those wishing to become Catholic. RCIA Sponsors provide support for an inquirer through shared presence at each session. Sponsors begin sessions in September and are discerned and matched to inquirers within the first few months of the process. The first session will be training for sponsors only. Contact: Mary Lambrechts
Women's Bible Study
Do We Realize How Richly We’ve Been Blessed?
Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic faith, but its highly refined theological concepts can be difficult for even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack. To obtain the materials for this study, visit www.ascensionpress.com and click on the study name. The materials are $29.95 and includes workbook and online video access for one year. No need to register for the study; just show up on January 11 in the St Joseph Room!
Tuesdays, beginning January 11. Meet for Mass at 8:15 a.m. then head to the St Joseph Room. Join us at 9 a.m. if you are unable to go to Mass. No experience necessary! We are all on our own faith journey and we would love to have you!
For more information, contact Jennifer Heiman at jenheiman7@gmail.com. We hope you can join us!
Did you know that Nativity has subscribed to an online catechetical platform called FORMED? Every parishioner has FREE access to materials for personal faith-formation, parish studies, catechetical training, small groups, and family devotions. In FORMED you will also find movies, audios and books as well as video programs. They are all part of our parish subscription.
You can access FORMED from your smart phone, tablet, or desktop! Once your enter the FORMED website, you will find resources from great Catholic apologists, theologians, and programs like Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire and the Augustine Institute.
Visit www.FORMED.org to register. Just type in our city, Leawood, and then select Church of the Nativity. Registration is simple with just your name and your email address and no passwords or codes to memorize! This platform also works with Apple TV, Roku and many other supported smart TVs with the FORMED app. Enjoy!