Adult Ministry Formation Opportunities
For corrections, additions or recommendations, email Kersti O'Farrell: kofarrell@archatl.com or
call 404-885-7413.
| Ministry | Contact and information |
| Ecclesial Movements and Associations | |
| Atlanta Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women(AACCW) | www.archatl.com/clife/aaccw/ |
| Communion and Liberation Movement | jessnjimcork@gmail.com, www.clonline.us |
| Cursillo | Sr. Margaret McAnoy, 770-455-1500 http://www.natl-cursillo.org/whatis.html |
| Emmanuel | Richard, rborgman@emmanuel.info, http://www.emmanuelcommunity.com/parish.html |
| Legion of Mary | Fionnuala Nichols (President) 706-692-9594 (local) info@northatlantacuria.com, http://northatlantacuria.com |
| Neocatechumenal Way | http://www.neocatechumenalway.us/Main.htm |
| Opus Dei | Paul LaFreniere, pjlpater@yahoo.com, 7.350.6359 (men), Annette Babione, ababione@yahoo.com (women), http://www.opusdei.org |
| Pax Christi | paxatlanta@mindspring.com, http://www.serve.com/paxatlanta/pax.html |
| Regnum Christi | info@missionnetworkatlanta.org |
| Third Order Carmelites | Ann Harry, anntharry@bellsouth.net (St. Brigid), Carol Lloyd, cdlmk@bellsouth.net (Monastery in Conyers), http://carmelites.info/laycarmelites/index.htm |
| Third Order Dominicans, Southern Province | http://www.domcentral.org/oplaity/laycat.htm#south |
| Third Order Franciscans | sfovocations@gmail.com, 1-800-FRANCIS |
| Evangelization | |
| Eucharistic Congress | Every year on the Feast of Corpus Christi, usually in June. http://www.archatl.com/congress/ |
| Door-to-Door Parish Missions | Lee and Tracy Cullom, 678-438-7244, lcullom@itprophets.com. Provide opportunities for families to participate in local parish missions. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Marriage and Family | |
| Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Atlanta | http://www.archatl.com/offices/familylife/ |
| Engaged Encounter | www.atlcee.org |
| LLASU - Llamado ser uno | Curso de Preparacion Matrimonial en Español (678) 327-6388 o llasuinfo@bellsouth.net. http://www.archatl.com/offices/familylife/mprep/programs.html |
| Marriage Encounter | Bob & Joy at 866-285-9963, www.WWMEatlanta.org |
| Marriage Renewal Evenings | Jeanne and Scott Henschell, 404-435-0115 Come to a deeper understanding of married life and the joys of living the vows you made on youy wedding day through a helpful mix of guided meditations, practical talks and private discussions. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Natural Family Planning | www.archatl.com/offices/familylife/nfp.html |
| Pre-Cana | Linda Sweeney, 404-885-7209, http://www.archatl.com/offices/familylife/mprep/programs.html |
| Raising Great Children parenting series | Lisa & David Satory; 770-667-0929 Explore methods and means to help you embrace your vocation as a parent. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ |
| Retrouvaille of Atlanta | Perry and Patty Peiffer, 678-546-6819, www.retrouvaille.org Help for a marriage that is tearing you apart. Rediscover your love and give your marriage a new chance. |
| Three to Get Married | Angela Hanson, 404-313-1353, arkangelhanson@gmail.com This program provides engaged couples with a comprehensive marriage preparation weekend. Sponsored by Legion of Christ. |
| Three to Stay Married - Empty Nesters | Barbara Bentley, 770-448-7416 Enjoy time with your spouse exploring the excitement, life issues, and challenges of marriage during the later years as an empty nester. Sponsored by Legion of Christ. |
| Three to Stay Married - Newlywed Program | Beth and Adam Carter, 770-517-1085 Enjoy time with your spouse exploring the excitement, life issues, and challenges of marriage during the first years as a newlywed. Sponsored by Legion of Christ. |
| Devotions/Liturgy/Sacraments | |
| Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | http://www.archatl.com/offices/odw |
| Alliance of Two Hearts | www.allianceoftwoheartsgeorgia.com |
| Explanation of the Mass | Offered periodically in most parishes, http://www.catholicity.com/cds/mass.html |
| Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training & Serving | Contact your parish |
| Feast of Divine Mercy Devotion | Contact your parish |
| Friday Lent Suppers and Meditations | Contact your parish |
| Good Friday 3 Hour Devotion | Contact your parish |
| Liturgy of Hours | http://www.liturgyhours.org/ |
| Parish Mass and Confession Schedule | http://www.archatl.com/offices/odw |
| Pilgrim Queen of the Family | Monica Oppermann, 404-435-0691, moppermann@pilgrimqueen.com, www.pilgrimqueen.org, Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Rosary Group | Contact your parish |
| Stations of the Cross | Contact your parish/ Usually on Fridays during Lent |
| Retreats | |
| Men's Silent Retreat | Joann O'Neil, 770.396.2482, retreats@bellsouth.net Sponsored by the Legion of Christ |
| Monthly Evenings of Recollection (men) | info@missionnetworkatlanta.org, Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Monthly Evenings/days of Recollection (women) | info@missionnetworkatlanta.org, Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Parish Advent/Lent Retreats & Missions | Contact your parish |
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center | Martha Smith, 404-255-0503, www.ignatiushouse.org |
| TEC (To Encounter Christ) | Ron Divine, 404-326-8873, chironn44@mindspring.com http://www.yam.org/tec/ |
| Retreats at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Monastery | Patty, 770-760-0959, http://www.trappist.net/ |
| Women's Silent Retreat | Joann O'Neil, 770.396.2482, retreats@bellsouth.net Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Service | |
| Amigos for Christ | John Bland, 770-614-9250, johnb@amigosforchrist.org, www.amigosforchrist.org |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta | www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org |
| Catholic Relief Services, Atlanta | www.crs.org/united-states/ |
| Family Life Help, Healing and Transition (Addictions, Bereavement, Counseling, Divorced/Seperated, Domestic Violence, Support Groups) | http://www.archatl.com/offices/familylife/help.html |
| Medical Missions | Theresa Banks, 772-221-4688, lotwcfl@lightoftheworldcharities.com, www.lightoftheworldcharities.org, Multiple week long surgical missions to Honduras and two week surgical missions to Soweto, Tanzania, Africa. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Mission Honduras | Julie Noggle, bjnoggle@gmail.com, www.missionhonduras.com |
| Mustard Seed Communities | www.mustardseed.com |
| Office of HIV/AIDS | www.archatl.com/ministries/hivaids.html |
| Parish and Social Justice Ministry | www.archatl.com/ministries/psjm.html |
| Prayer Chain | Mary Boyert, Pro-Life Office, mboyert@archatl.com, http://www.archatl.com/ministries/prolife.html |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Atlanta | http://www.svdpatl.org/index.php |
| Sponsor Ministry with RCIA | Contact your parish |
| Stephen’s Ministry Formation | Contact your parish |
| Small Groups/Studies | |
| Charismatic Prayer Groups in Atlanta | http://www.atlccr.org/prayergroups.html |
| Christian Life small group studies (women) | Cindy Young, 678-231-0557, 5cyoung@comcast.net Small group women's study. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| FAMILIA for Fathers | Allen Bourne, 770-516-7685, bournefamily@bellsouth.net Meet with other Catholic fathers to uncover the personal message in the treachings of the Church as they pertain to marriage and the family. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| FAMILIA for Mothers | Jeanette Bourne, 770-516-7685, bournefamily@bellsouth.net Meet with other Catholic mothers to uncover the personal message in the treachings of the Church as they pertain to marriage and the family. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Life in the Spirit/Life in the Eucharist Seminars | www.atlccr.org |
| Lighthouse Catholic Media | Carol Lloyd, cdlmk@bellsouth.net http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.com/ |
| Magnificat Prayer Breakfast | Lynda Cupell, 404-634-8303 Women's prayer breakfast |
| Men’s Bible Studies | Contact your parish |
| Parish Bible Studies | Contact your parish |
| Splendor of Love (FAMILIA for couples) | Bobby and Jennifer Stockard, 678-560-4802, rrstockard@aol.com Meet with other Catholic couples to uncover the teachings of Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Sponsored by the Legion of Christ. |
| Theology of the Body Seminars | Dave Sloan, www.godofdesire.com |
| Various studies of saints | Contact your parish |
| Women’s Bible Studies | Contact your parish |
| Other | |
| Office of Black Catholics | www.archatl.com/ministries/obcm/ |
| Hispanic Ministry Office | www.archatl.com/ministries/hispanic_ministry/ |
| Tribunal | www.archatl.com/offices/tribunal/ |
| Permanate Deaconate | www.archatl.com/vocations/deacons/ |
Contact Information
For corrections, additions or recommendations, email Kersti O'Farrell: kofarrell@archatl.com or call 404-885-7413.