Encounter: St. Ann Adult faith formation

Our vision is to see a world transformed by the disciples of Christ who joyfully serve others to bring about the reign of God on earth. Our mission is to equip adults to become missionary disciples who bring God’s reconciling love to the world. Rediscover your faith. Connect to community.

Bible studies

New Bible studies are posted HERE.

“I've had so many participants tell me that Bible study has enhanced their faith and made the Gospel come alive. Their prayer life becomes more consistent and their relationship with Jesus more personal.” -- Ann Marie Martin, study facilitator
Digital resource catalog

Video catalog to help enhance your faith formation journey.

Click here
Daily faith resources

Encounter has put together some easy ways for you to incorporate your faith on a daily basis from your home in a meaningful way. Use the schedule provided here, or customize the choices to meet your needs.
Young Adults

Our mission is to empower young adults to live out their calling as disciples of Christ through fellowship, spiritual enrichment, and service.

Find events and contact information on the Young Adults page.
Creation Care Team

Learn how St. Ann is helping care for our common home with the Creation Care Team.

Listen to the NEW Archdiocese of Atlanta Ladauto Si' "Faith and Sustainablitiy Podcast" here: archatl.com/laudato-si/
Catholic Social Teaching at St. Ann

Learn more about the pillars of Catholic Social Teaching. Get involved with this ministry and the work they do by clicking here.
Prayer community resources

We are committed to being a community that prays for one another. Whatever your circumstance or situation is, prayer can affect and transform it.

Fill out this form to submit a prayer request to our Prayer Line Ministry.
If you need Pastoral Care followup or would like a prayer intention at Mass, please contact Linda Walsh.
National Eucharistic Revival

Jesus wants to be close to you and to be intimately united with you. He desires this so much that he gives us himself — body, blood, soul and divinity. The U.S. bishops have called for a revival to go back to the basics of our faith and focus on Jesus being truly present in the Eucharist.

The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to help us renew our worship of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Its mission is to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Its vision is to inspire a movement of Catholics across the United States who are healed, converted, formed and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist, who are then sent out on mission “for the life of the world.”

Draw closer to Christ in the Eucharist: HERE

Stephanie Holden

Director, Encounter Adult Faith Ministry
770-552-6400 x6028

Vessels of Grace: Morning of Reflection

Discerning the Beatitude

July 13 Donnellan Cafe

10:00am social & refreshments

10:15am program begins

This month's topic will be Discerning the Beatitude.

Please bring a refreshment to share and invite a friend to join us. Let's make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ.

RSVP to sbcmao@bellsouth.net

St. Ann Family Life Ministry Town Hall

Tuesday, July 23 9:45am - 11:30am

Wednesday, July24 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Town Hall Meeting to discuss formation of Encounter's Family Life Group.
Presented by Fr. Jim to gather additional information to establish a new Family Life ministry at St. Ann. Join us in La Salette Hall.

Babysitting in Nursery will be supplied - Reserve: babysitting@st-ann.org.

RSVP for this study

Thomas Merton discussion group

In-person and Zoom options available

Ongoing

Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk, author, and scholar. A small group is forming to read his many writings. It will open with “Man of Dialogue: Thomas Merton’s Catholic Vision” by Dr. Gregory Hillis, director of the Aquinas Center at Emory University.

Hillis introduces Merton’s life and thoughts, which were influenced by his identity as a Catholic priest and an immersion in the Church’s liturgical, theological, and spiritual traditions.

Contact Bud Treanor for more information, bud@treanor.org.

More Events Coming Soon

Events and Retreats at Ignatius House 2024

National Eucharistic Revival

Learn more about how the St. Ann, the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the entire Catholic community is coming together to grow closer to Christ through in the Eucharist. Learn more .

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Order of Christian Initiation Inquiry Sessions:

The journey of a lifetime awaits you.

Every other Sunday

10:00am -11:00am, room 301

We are all on a unique journey in this life. No matter where our journey has taken us in the past, there could be a whole new direction that awaits us ahead. Maybe you want to seek answers to the big questions of life, or you've learned about the Catholic faith growing up in your family or through a friendship, or maybe you're coming back to your roots. Whatever the reason, we'd love to walk alongside you on this life journey and to share the beauty, richness, and goodness that God offers us through his son, Jesus, and the life of the Catholic faith. No matter where you are on your journey of faith we'd love to meet you and hear your story!

We invite all adults who have questions to journey with us, one gathering at a time. Becoming Catholic, and receiving the Sacraments, is referred to as Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Let's get started by getting to know you. Click below to submit your information.

Interested in becoming Catholic?
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments of initiation is welcome along with those that are questioning if this is a faith path for them. Click here to learn more.

Adults who are Catholic and only need Confirmation: contact Stephanie Holden .