Parish Lent Event
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A three-day parish mission for all ages and stages of life!
Faith-filled fun activities for the kids and inspiration for the adults.Sarah’s down-to-earth style engages audiences of all ages and helps us see the power and joy of growing spiritually and in virtue for ourselves and our families. This is the perfect event to invite your friends to. Sarah speaks internationally and also shares her message as an author, podcast and tv host. She resides in Atchison, Kansas with her husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, and their six children.
- Monday, March 31st, 6:30 PM St. Catherine Church - An evening with Sarah Swafford - Part 1
- Tuesday, April 1st, 6:30 PM St. Richard Church - An evening with Sarah Swafford - Part 2
- Wednesday, April 2nd, 6:30 PM St. Catherine Church - Parish Penance Service
REGISTRATION REQUESTED - REQUIRED FOR KIDS EVENTS/ BABYSITTING REGISTER HEREFor the Kids
Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to a special Parish Lent Event companion designed just for children! Dates, times, and locations mirror the overall event schedule and encourages entire families to experience this Lent, together, as an important part of the parish. Babysitting available for Pre-K.
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Monday, March 31
6:30 PM, St. Catherine Church
Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships
For many people today, life is a story with no plot, as many suffer from loneliness and lack of meaning and purpose. Sarah Swafford shares her story and how to find the true meaning of our lives—as a gift from the Lord, with a mission to make our lives a gift in return. Putting faith and virtue at the center enables us to experience the peace, freedom, and hope that the world cannot give.Tuesday, April 1
6:30 PM, St. Richard Church
Virtue and True Friendship for Our Times
Whether from our wounded past, social media, or the environment around us, people today face intense pressure and expectations, which often drains our confidence. Sarah Swafford will help guide you through friendships, relationships, and some of the challenges facing men and women today. With wit and wisdom, Sarah will give practical insights on how to live Christ-centered relationships with joy that can transform our lives and build what will last.Wednesday, April 2
6:30 PM, St. Catherine Church
Parish Penance Service
All are welcome to attend our annual Lent Event. A three-day parish mission for all ages and stages of life! Faith-filled fun activities for the kids and inspiration for the adults.