Adult Faith Formation › St. Blase Catholic Church

St. Blase has an AFF committee who plan and carry out programs throughout the year to challenge adults to continue their learning and growth in faith. Meetings are scheduled 4-5 times a year. If you are interested in helping, please contact Cindy Willman at (248) 709-4787 or call the parish office.

All of our AFF sessions and presentations are open to ANYONE!
You don’t need to be a registered parishioner, and if you are, we encourage you to invite family, friends and neighbors!

Upcoming 2025 Adult Faith Formation Events

“Praise Him with Timbrel and Dance,” Psalm 150:4, April 28, 2025

Presented by: Dr. Norah Duncan IV

There are so many ways to Praise God, including through music and movement. This discussion would lead participants through the history, theology and evolution of liturgical music and song. Click here for the event page…

Upcoming Little Rock Scripture Study Classes

Listed below are the dates for our upcoming Little Rock Scripture Study classes taught by Deacon Ed McLeod. Monday or Tuesday classes at 10 AM. Tenative Book price: $12.50 each or $25 for both if two parts. If you are interested in participating, please sign up in the Parish Office (586) 268-2244. Thank you, all are welcome!

The Eucharist in Scripture, September 2025 – October 2025

“The Eucharist in Scripture explores the biblical theme of meals shared in faithful fellowship and in covenant relationship with God. Old Testament meals and promises provide a foundation for gospel meals with Jesus, culminating in the Last Supper as it is understood throughout the New Testament. Jesus’ bread of life discourse and the early church’s practice of ‘breaking bread’ are also explored,” (Liturgical Press, Little Rock Scripture Study).

Mondays | September 8, 2025 – October 6, 2025

Tuesdays | September 9, 2025 – October 7, 2025

Women in the New Testament, October 2025 – November 2025

“Women were essential to the ministry of Jesus and the flourishing of the early church. In Women in the New Testament, trusted guide Catherine Cory delves into the lives of the fascinating women who befriended Jesus, were healed and transformed by him, followed him as disciples, and proclaimed the good news of his resurrection,” (Liturgical Press, Little Rock Scripture Study).

Mondays | October 20, 2025 – November 24, 2025

Tuesdays | October 21, 2025 – November 25, 2025

Luke Part One and Two, January 2026 – March 2026

“The Gospel of Luke demonstrates the universal nature of Jesus’ mission and the compassion of God. Part One of this study includes Luke 1:1–11:54, taking the reader from the infancy narratives of John the Baptist and Jesus to their births and then to the Galilean ministry of Jesus,” (Liturgical Press, Little Rock Scripture Study).

“The Gospel of Luke demonstrates the universal nature of Jesus’ mission. In Part Two of this study (Luke 12:1–24:53), readers travel with Jesus from the region of Galilee to the city of Jerusalem, where Jesus will enter into his passion and resurrection. Luke’s focus on God’s faithfulness will encourage you to trust,” (Liturgical Press, Little Rock Scripture Study).

Mondays | January 19, 2026 – March 30, 2026

Tuesdays | January 20, 2026 – March 31, 2026

Women in the Old Testament, April 2026 – June 2026

“In Scripture we encounter God and come to know God’s people. Women in the Old Testament, Part One, takes you on a journey through Israel’s beginnings, Israel’s captivity and freedom, and Israel’s tribal period from the perspective of the earliest women of salvation history, such as Sarah, Deborah, and Ruth,” (Liturgical Press, Little Rock Scripture Study).

“InWomen in the Old Testament, Part Two,a continuation of the classic commentary by Irene Nowell, OSB, in conversation with the contemporary voice of Jaime Waters, you will explore stories of women of the Bible such as Judith and Esther, whose complexities and gifts broke stereotypes and continue to reveal God to us,” (Liturgical Press, Little Rock Scripture Study).

Mondays | April 13, 2026 – June 15, 2026

Tuesdays | April 14, 2026 – June 16, 2026

Adult Scripture Study

Sunday Scripture Insights takes place every Wednesday from 10:30-Noon. This study is lectionary-based; each session focuses on the readings for the coming Sunday. No registration is necessary. As Catholics, we study the Bible to foster…
-A fuller understand of Scripture
-A richer appreciation of the faith tradition of the Church
-A deeper, more personal relationship with God
-A strong sense of family, faith and prayer
-And a fuller experience of Christian Community

Catechist Formation Topics

The response to the call to be a catechist includes a willingness to give time and talent not only to catechizing others, but also to one’s own continued growth in faith, understanding, and skills. Catechist formation topics provide the catechist with the basic foundation for ministry through the study of topics in the areas of Scripture, theology, sacraments, and learning methodology. Catechist certification topics are offered at St. Blase at various times. These opportunities for formation and education are not just limited to catechists; all adults are welcome! More information about upcoming workshops can be found on the Becoming A Certified Catechist Page.

Women’s Friendship Breakfast

These events provide adults with a morning of fellowship, song and prayer featuring a special guest speaker who addresses issues faced by adult Christian men and women. Each event includes a catered breakfast.