Women of Grace

Women of Grace is a foundational study for women developed by Johnnette Benkovic. The primary objective of the Women of Grace Foundational Study Series is to explore the authentic understanding of the gift of femininity. The study helps women to understand how the grace of the feminine gender can help them grow in their relationship with God and others. The feminine person is studied within Church teachings and Scripture specific to the dignity and value of women.

The Office of Spiritual Development periodically offers this nine-week course at the Archbishop Noll Center or will work with individual parishes that are willing to start a Women of Grace group.

Testimonials from Women of Grace Study participants:

• “Women of Grace is full of our Catholic faith!”
• “Women of Grace has helped us see the potential of women in our groups for our parishes.”
• “This program validates us as women and empowers us to live and spread the good news.”
• “It gave us a wonderful chance to come together as women and talk about our faith and God.”
• “Women of Grace integrates our Catholic faith and Tradition with our authentic femininity.”

For more information about Johnnette Benkovic’s Women of Grace program please go to www.womenofgrace.com

ManAlive in Christ Series for Men

Is your parish looking for a Study Group for Men?
Th ManAlive in Christ Series, written by Thomas McGovern, M.D, are meant to explore the key teachings of the Catholic Church—such as the sacraments and theological virtues– from a uniquely masculine perspective.

What is needed for a ManAlive in Christ course?

• A supportive pastor
• A group leader-faithful to the Pope and the Teachings of the Catholic Church-who can encourage discussion
• A place to meet
• 6-12 men
• The Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• ManAlive in Christ Study Guides and ManAlive in Christ Leader’s Guide (among other things, it contains suggested answers and key discussion points for each of the questions)

For more information, click here.

For samples, click here.

For a brochure, click here.

Want to learn more?
Men interested in starting a ManAlive study group are invited to contact Dr. Thomas McGovern at manalive@centurylink.net.

For over twenty years, Parish Missions have been an essential part of evangelizing the people of our diocese.  The Office of Evangelization’s “Parish Mission Training Manual” is full of helpful information and sample forms.

A copy of the “Parish Mission Training Manual” can be downloaded  by clicking here: Mission Binder PDF.