Adult Formation

The St. Philip Neri Young Adults Ministry provides young adults (ages 18-35), single or married, opportunities to grow their faith and be active in our faith and local community through spiritual, service and social activities. We welcome all young adults, members and non-members of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, to join us for our events.

Meets: Schedule varies – information about upcoming events can be found on Instagram @spnyoungadultsministry

Contact: Hunter Harris at huntergharris18@gmail.com

The St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Young Families Ministry serves families who have children whose ages are from birth to 6 years of age. Our mission is to provide an initial introduction to our Lord and Catholic tradition through fellowship, community, and faith-based and liturgical activities. Click Here to sign up for our email list and hear about upcoming events.

Contact: Tayler Culbertson at formationdirector@saintphilipneri.org or 803.548.7282 ext. 227

God calls us to have a living faith, fully alive and always growing. Our journey of faith is lifelong. A maturing faith is a commitment to always learn more about God and His will. St. Philip Neri offers a variety of topical group bible studies and programs throughout the year.  Contact: Lisa Krebs at familyfaith@saintphilipneri.org

Will are offering a 22 lesson Fall Women’s Bible Study – Discovering our Dignity – on Tuesday mornings beginning September 2nd. Click Here for additional Information. 

The order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process used by the Catholic Church to present the beliefs of this faith to those adults (age 18 and older) who have made a conscious decision to explore coming into full communion with the Church.

What is OCIA?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal of faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversion as a “spiritual journey.” Centered  on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church he founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful.

Who is OCIA for?

1.  Adults in need of Baptism
2.  Adults baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic
3.  Adults baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and Confirmation. (Baptized Catholics who have received First Communion and only need the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact Trisha Brown at confirmation@saintphilipneri.org)

Interested in learning more?

Please complete the following Inquiry Form, After you submit this form, you will be contacted by an OCIA leader to go over your information, give you more details about the program, and answer any questions you may have. This is also a time to get to know you better and to direct you appropriately in your next steps in becoming Catholic.  Click Here for Inquiry Form

May God bless you as you begin your OCIA journey.

SPRED is a program of religious development specifically designed to meet the spiritual needs of persons of all ages with developmental disabilities and intellectual challenges. This program, which brings individuals into communion with Christ and the Church, enables participants to sense His presence in their lives and experience Christ’s love and mercy. Sessions are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 9:30 am from October through April. Catechists meet separately before each SPRED session to plan sessions and pray for our SPRED community. Volunteer opportunities for teens and adults.

For additional information, contact: Lisa Krebs, Family Faith Formation Coordinator at familyfaith@saintphilipneri.org or 803.548.7282, ext. 226

Click Here for SPRED STUDENT REGISTRATION

Click Here for SPRED CATECHIST REGISTRATION

The Center for Spirituality is one of the ministries of the Rock Hill Oratory. The Center offers multi-day programs, such as the Iconography Retreat and the Summer Bible Institute, and shorter programs such as the annual Cardinal Newman lecture and Scripture study days. In addition, the Center offers morning and evening online programs allowing them to reach a larger and more diverse audience.

Click Here for upcoming events.

Contact the Center for Spirituality for more information: oratorycenter@gmail.com. Please visit the website at rockhilloratory.org

The Catholic Faith on Demand. St, Philip Neri Catholic Church offers parishioners a free subscription to FORMED, a wonderful website that has been called a “Catholic Netflix.” FORMED has inspiring movies and video-based programs, audio presentations and e-books from the Church’s most compelling speakers and authors. Parishioners have access to FORMED 24/7 on their personal devices. Use the QR Code or Click Here to get started.

Amen is a free Catholic app that brings you beautiful prayers, faithful meditations, and nourishing Scripture to draw your mind, body and soul to rest in God. Peace of mind isn’t only attainable; it’s in your hands. Click Here to get started.

Relevant Radio brings Christ to the world through an ever-growing national network of live and interactive programs. Whatever you may be looking for – faith education, today’s headlines through a Catholic lens, or a community of prayer – Relevant Radio has it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click Here for more information.

The National Eucharistic Revival movement is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the Church in the United States to the divine invitation to be united once again around the source and summit of our faith in the celebration of the Eucharist. Through the Eucharist, God desires to heal, renew and unify the Church and the World. Click Here for more information and resources.