Ministry: Formation Ministries

Tiempo de Revivir Ministry is a vibrant and faith-filled community within the Catholic Church that serves Spanish-speaking individuals and families. Rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith and enriched by Hispanic culture and traditions, the ministry exists to evangelize, build community, and foster a deeper relationship with Christ. It’s welcoming space where faith and culture come together to glorify God and support one another.

Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong Catholic, we welcome you to join our community in faith, fellowship, and service. We get together Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in front of the Chapel in the Community Center.

El Ministerio Tiempo de Revivir es una comunidad vibrante y llena de fe dentro de la Iglesia Católica que sirve a personas y familias hispanohablantes. Arraigado en las enseñanzas de la fe católica romana y enriquecido por la cultura y las tradiciones hispanas, el ministerio existe para evangelizar, construir comunidad y fomentar una relación más profunda con Cristo. Es un espacio acogedor donde la fe y la cultura se unen para glorificar a Dios y apoyarse mutuamente. 

Tanto si eres nuevo en la zona como si eres católico de toda la vida, te invitamos a unirte a nuestra comunidad de fe, compañerismo y servicio. Nos reunimos los jueves de 6:30 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. frente a la capilla del Centro Comunitario.

The Open Door Book Group is a welcoming community for those interested in exploring spiritual growth through thoughtful reading and discussion. By joining, you’ll stay informed about upcoming Spirituality Forums at St. Francis and the books we’ll be reading together. You’ll also receive contact information for any questions or further engagement. All are welcome! Step through the open door and join the conversation!

The objectives of the Open Door Ministry are as follows:

• To help start and support new Book and Scripture Studies.
• To provide a means by which participants in the Open Door Group in Realm can get a list of the details on existing studies and be informed, by email of any new studies, in which they can participate. (Click here for Book Studies)

If you don’t have a User Name and Password to log into Realm contact Brooke Kingston at Brooke.Kingston@StFrancisRaleigh.org.  You can also ask her to add you to the Open Door Group at the same time.

If you do have a Realm Account and want to join the Open Door Group:

• Log Into
• Click on
• Click on Find Groups.
• Scroll down to Spirituality and click on it.
• Locate Open Door group and click on it.
• (Alternate – contact Brooke Kingston)

To get an update of existing Active Study Groups:

• Log into Realm.
• Click on Groups.
• Click on the Open Door
• Click on the File
• Click on the File “1 – Active Study Groups” and download the file.

Note:

• A new study group leader selects the book, date and time, and in person or virtual.
• Especially for Zoom studies, friends and relatives who aren’t in the parish can be added to Realm and participate in a study.

Cross Road is our vibrant high school youth ministry designed to help teens grow in faith, friendship, and service. While 9th grade is typically the second year of Confirmation preparation and students not enrolled in a Catholic high school are expected to participate, all high school students are welcome, regardless of grade or Confirmation status. 

Cross Road meets two to three Sunday evenings per month following the 5:30 PM Mass. Each session follows an engaging “youth night” format built around four key movements: 

• GATHER: We kick things off with snacks, games, and time to connect. 

• PROCLAIM:  A dynamic message is shared by an adult or teen leader, grounded in faith and relevant to high school life. 

• BREAK: Participants dive into small group discussions led by trained adult and peer leaders, where they can reflect more deeply and build meaningful friendships. 

• SEND: We end the night in prayer, encouraging one another to live out our faith in the week ahead. 

Beyond our Sunday gatherings, Cross Road offers retreats, social events, and service opportunities throughout the year, helping teens experience their faith in action and build a strong community.

If you are interested in joining, please contact Tim Hetzel. 

Cross Train is our middle school faith formation program. Our goal is to connect the youth to each other, to our parish and church at large, and God and Jesus Christ. We do this by creating a fun, engaging, meaningful, and faith-filled environment. Our youth ministry model follows Jesus’ ministry on earth: gather, proclaim, break, and send. Join us as we meet two to three Sundays a month from 6:45-8:15. Learn, grow, and serve in our five social nights, five service projects, and prayer evenings included in our regular youth night program. 

Cross Walk meets immediately after the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday mornings by breaking open the treasures of the Mass. Children hear a “proclaim” in the Church challenging them to put their faith into action by living The Word heard at Mass and then break out into small groups for prayer, discussion and engaging tactile/sensorial activities. We live the Gospel and bring the Gospel to life.  If you are interested in joining, Marisa Ferrara

St. Francis of Assisi offers a variety of enriching Bible Studies and Book Studies throughout the year to support the spiritual growth and faith formation of our parish community. These studies provide opportunities to explore Scripture, reflect on spiritual writings, and engage in meaningful conversation with others on the journey of faith. 

All registration is completed through Realm, our parish registration platform. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own study materials, which are typically available through Amazon or Liturgical Press. 

To view our current offerings, click here for Book Studies. If you have questions about a specific study or would like more information, please reach out using the Email Contact listed with each program. 

We look forward to growing in faith with you!

Contact Brooke Kingston for information and timeline.

At Fiat Franciscus (‘Saying Yes to the Way of Francis’), we’re more than just a club; we’re a vibrant community of adults in their 20s-30s, composed of individuals and young families, growing in faith together and encouraging each other to follow Christ.

Join us as we let Jesus Christ and the spirituality of St. Francis inspire our lives through social gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and communal spiritual formation. In addition to monthly events, we have a faith-sharing small group for Young Adults every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Use the contact information below to inquire about more details.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact Michelle Kaiser. To keep up-to-date on our upcoming events, follow our Instagram page @Fiat-Franciscus

Follow our Ministry Calendar!

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast meets in person in the Community Center, Padua Room every 1^st and 3^rd Mondays from 8 to 9 am. The meetings provide a way for men to come together for fellowship. We select a book for discussions that deals with faith and life issues. See Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Realm for details on the meeting.