Small Groups & Resources
Live Lent Together
Lent is better spent together! Join or gather a 6-week small group of friends, family, co-workers, or fellow parishioners for this Lenten practice. Whether you are:
Looking for a small group
Already a small group member
Open to leading (materials/training provided)
Already a small group leader
Already in a small group - even if not open to new members or using Live Lent Togehter materials? Please still share with us by clicking the button!
Guides & Resources
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Archdiocese of Omaha - created for Lent but available anytime; scroll down for free, printable 6 week guides
Ascension Press - study Scripture, Catholic beliefs and practices, or individual books of the Bible
Discipleship Quad - form a group of four to be encouraged and grow in discipleship; developed by Franciscan University of Steubenville
Emmaus Journey - free study of the Sunday Mass readings
Faith Study Series - created by Catholic Christian Outreach
Faithful Citizenship - created by the USCCB, reflect on social justice issues in light of the Catholic faith
FOCUS - Do not be afraid! Christ is inviting you into His mission to “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19); developed for college students but relevant for any age.
FORMED - free access through St. Wenceslaus! We especially recommend this video series on Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina - on Sunday’s Gospel from the USCCB
Lent - from Loyola Press
Living Faith - free series, presented by Fr. Columba Jordan CFR & Called to More
National Eucharistic Revival - learn more about the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist and fall more deeply in love with him
Seeking Truth - Catholic Bible studies; commissioned by the Archdiocese of Omaha
St. Paul Center - grow in knowledge with these free Scripture studies
Threshold Bible Study - a dynamic, informative, and inspiring way to learn about Scripture; thematically focused
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The Marriage Group - relationship building courses, for both preparation and enrichment
The Marriage Course - designed by Alpha, available in both pre-marriage and marriage formats
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Into the Breach - video series from the Knights of Columbus
Sharpened by Iron - 7 Week Guide
That Man is You (TMIY) - join our parish group by contacting Loren Steenson | lorens1531@gmail.com
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Behold - ponder the feminine heart of Mary through prayer and sacred art through Visio Divina
Belong - 7 Week Guide
Blessed is She - each study weaves Church teaching, Scripture, women’s stories, and both reflection and discussion questions (free leader resources)
Endow - study an important church document or writing of a saint, accompanied by commentary and discussion questions (free leader resources)
Walking with Purpose - Bible Studies to help you live a joy-filled life (free leader resources)
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Men or Women
Campus Small Groups - created by the USCCB, reflect on social justice issues in light of the Catholic faith
Discipleship Quad - developed by Franciscan University of Steubenville, form a group of four to be encouraged and grow in discipleship
FOCUS - Do not be afraid! Christ is inviting you into His mission to “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19
Women
Walking with Purpose - Bible Studies
Leader Training & Resources
Created by the Diocese of Arlington, this guide was created for youth, campus, and young adult ministries but contains tips and best practicies for any age.
Created by the Archdiocese of Omaha, this leader’s guide for Live Lent Together is relevant for anyone new to WRAP prayer or leading a small group.
Questions? Emily Barker, Director of Evangelization | evangelization@stwenceslaus.org | (402) 991-3425