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Small Church Communities   (more information)
A small church community is a group of 6 to 12 people who gather on a regular basis (often weekly or every other week) to talk about the ways their faith meets daily life.  Some existing small groups are looking for new members - give me a call and we can match you up to a group that meets in a time and place that is convenient for you!  It is easiest for people to begin their own groups - you choose the day, the time, the schedule - and then ask your friends to join you!  Call me for help!

Adult Education Programs   (more information)
Our mission is to help the adult community of St. John’s to (1) acquire an attitude of conversion to the Lord, (2) live the gift and choice of faith through membership in the Christian community, (3) be a Christian disciple in the world.  Programs include:  

• READING SCRIPTURE TOGETHER,
• BELIEF,
• SABBATH-KEEPERS,
• RECLAIMING THE CENTER,
• PARISH MISSION WITH FR. SIMEON GALLAGHER
• DR. PHIL ROBISON ON MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Becoming Catholic  (more information)
Every week Peter Barbernitz hosts gatherings for new and already-interested Inquirers. These are very informal gathering to look at various aspects of our Catholic faith for those who aren’t ready (and may not ever be ready) to transition into the church.  If you are not Catholic but might like to be - give Peter a call!  We gather each week (September 12, 2010 to May 8, 2011) after the 11:30 mass at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center (5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia MD, 21045).

People who have decided to explore becoming Catholic go through a process called RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.  This program meets on Sunday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30 at Oakland Mills Interfaith Center.  We will begin our 2010 / 2011 year on Sunday September 12, 2010.  This process is for those who have never been baptized as well as for those baptized into other Christian denominations.  Give Peter a call to talk about this opportunity!
 

Returning to the Church  (more information)
We warmly invite inactive or alienated Catholics to take another look at their Catholic family of faith..  We would like to provide folks an opportunity to explore why they left or drifted away, how the church has changed in their absence, and what being faithful today is all about.  Call Peter at 410 964-1430 to chat.

Welcoming Ministries    (more information)
Being a welcoming community is a very important part of the mission of St. John the Evangelist parish. We invite and welcome guests, newcomers, and one another as we gather to worship and carry out our baptismal call as disciples.