Becoming Catholic:
Questions or want to get started? Email Steve Callahan at RCIA@stjoanofarcpowell.org or call our parish office at 614.761.0905.
Men’s Ministry:
Iron Sharpens Iron (Men’s Group)
St Joan of Arc Catholic Church offers Catholic and non-Catholic men a program where men can talk to each other about the challenges that they face, including those from the secular world. Men of all ages and stages of life are welcome to listen and to share thoughts at our Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Ministry program.
We meet almost every Saturday morning in the social hall from 6:30-8 a.m. and provide breakfast. Alternatively, we meet on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. You may choose either one. Some men’s leadership programs that we have studied are the following:
That Man Is You
Honor Begins At Home
Symbolon
Theology of the Body
Rediscovering Catholicism
Joy Of the Gospel
The Mass
The Bible and Virgin Mary
The Bible and Our Sacraments
Alpha
Impromptu “Coffee Shop Talk” where two or more are gathered together
Our Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Ministry would like to personally invite you to join other men at St. Joan of Arc in our faith and fellowship enriching programs.
St Joan of Arc offers many other fellowship opportunities available to everyone; many of which are listed in our weekly Sunday bulletin. For more information about any of these, contact our parish office at (614) 761-0905.
General Men’s Programs:
614.306.7982
shelmrich5@gmail.com
Ron Light
614.989.5130
rslight21@att.net
General Registration:
Matt Rindfleisch
ironsharpensiron@stjoanofarcpowell.org
Connect Groups:
Connect groups offer resources for small, faith-sharing groups to connect to our parish. See below for sponsored programs:
Word on Fire
Our parishioners now have access to resources from Word on Fire featuring Bishop Robert Barron who has been hailed as “one of the Church’s greatest messengers.” This includes the entire Word on Fire digital library. Bishop Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is also the host of CATHOLICISM, a groundbreaking, award-winning documentary about the Catholic Faith, which aired on PBS. If you are already registered with our parish through Flocknote, you already have access. If not, please register at www.flocknote.com/sjoapowell or text SJOAPowell to 84576.
FORMED
FORMED is another revolutionary digital platform that gives our parish unprecedented access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters. To get started, go to www.formed.org, click sign-up, select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” and fill in the requested information.
Insight Books
Insight books can be ordered for a nominal fee.
If you would like to join a small group, please complete this form and return it to our parish office, attention Paul Davis. If you are already in a small group that hasn’t registered with the parish, please complete the form so we can provide new information as it becomes available.
Crucial Conversations:
Online Articles and Resources
Building Resilience
The Benefits of Failure: Stepping Back In Middle School
Faith-Based Ways to Build Emotional Resiliency
4 Strategies to Build Resilience: How I Helped My Teens Bounce Back
Bullying
Drugs/Alcohol
New study on pot and teens
What Parents Need to Know About What Teens Are Inhaling
Mental Health
We Missed All the Warning Signs of Depression
How to Talk about Scary and Tragic News with your Kids
How to talk about tragedy with your teens
3 Coping Strategies For Anxiety In Teenagers
Parenting
Using Brain Science to Raise a More Grateful Kid
Dads: How to help your daughters marry good men
Why Doesn’t My Daughter Love Me
FREE E-BOOK! Learn how to help your struggling teen
Self Esteem/Body Image
Technology
Video Games: Making Sure the Controller Doesn’t Control Your Child
Protecting Young Eyes Internet Safety (links to four videos)
Decrease Screen Time: Take the Hack Challenge
Drug Prevention and Education Resources
The Emerald Jenny Foundation
This foundation lists local agencies and phone numbers/crisis lines for addiction.
https://www.emeraldjennyfoundation.org/
Franklin County Prevention and Education Programs
Franklin County Programs
DrugSafe Worthington helps families get educated, get help, and find local events.
https://www.drugsafeworthington.org/
Delaware Country Drug Liaison
Confidential support for persons and families struggling with addiction/substance use.
https://sheriff.co.delaware.oh.us/drug-liaison/
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Learn how you can play a part in suicide prevention.
http://www.ohiospf.org/
Diocese of Columbus Suicide Prevention Resources
www.columbuscatholic.org/suicide-prevention
Past Presentation Resources
P.E.R.C. presentation slides
January 29, 2019
Growing Resiliency in Today’s World (GRIT)
P.E.R.C. presentation slides
October 23, 2019
Growing Resiliency in Today’s World (GRIT)
Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys Slides
Upper Room Ministry:
St. Peter Gymnasium
First Wednesday evenings
6:30 p.m.
December 6th
January 3rd
February 7th
March 6tg
April 3rd
May 1st
June 5th
Learn More About Upper Room
Questions? Contact Brenda Lombardi at upperroom@stjoanofarcpowell.org.
Women’s Bible Study featuring Walking With Purpose
WWP Bible studies combine personal study with small group discussion, linking our everyday challenges to solutions given through Scripture. If you desire to grow in your faith—in a supportive community of Catholic women—join us!
Wednesday Evening Session – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Current Studies
Opening Your Heart: Introductory Study for new participants starting September 13, 2023
This Bible study will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, help you form a personal relationship with Christ, and help you find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith.
Join us as we explore the core questions that we need to wrestle with if we want to experience all that God has for us.
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life?
- Why and how should I pray?
Rooted and Radiant: September 13th – December 6th, 2023 (For those who have already completed Opening Your Heart)
Through this Bible study, we dive deep into understanding who Jesus is and what that means for us. We learn how to abide in the wisdom of Christ to navigate the ever-increasing demands and messages of our culture, what it means to live in the freedom of Christ, and how to continually set our minds on Him. Join us as we explore some of the following topics that we deal with in our society today.
- Know Jesus as He is
- Know how to stay faithful in the middle of a culture that is constantly telling you that Christ is not enough
- Know how to sift through the modern messages that are being thrown at you
- Be able to compare the glamor of the world to the infinite value of “being in Christ”
Fearless and Free: December 13th – April 10th, 2024 (For those who have already completed Opening Your Heart)
This study provides a firm foundation to stand on no matter what life throws our way. With an emphasis on healing and wholeness, Fearless and Free is the most personal and transformative study that Walking with Purpose offers.
This is what we’ll discover through the pages of this study:
- We need to WAKEN to the reality of who we are in Christ, and that we have an enemy who seeks to steal our true identity
- We need to WRESTLE with the battle in our minds—bringing our thoughts in captivity to Christ
- We need to be strengthened as WARRIORS so that we can move forward in life—not just surviving, but flourishing
Thursday Morning Session – 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Opening Your Heart: Introductory Study for new participants starting September 14th, 2023.
This bible study will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, help you form a personal relationship with Christ, and help you find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith.
Join us as we explore the core questions that we need to wrestle with if we want to experience all that God has for us.
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life?
- Why and how should I pray?
Rooted and Radiant: September 14th –
October 19th, 2023 (For those who have already completed Opening Your Heart)
Through this Bible study, we dive deep into understanding who Jesus is and what that means for us. We learn how to abide in the wisdom of Christ to navigate the ever-increasing demands and messages of our culture, what it means to live in the freedom of Christ, and how to continually set our minds on Him. Join us as we explore some of the following topics that we deal with in our society today.
- Know Jesus as He is
- Know how to stay faithful in the middle of a culture that is constantly telling you that Christ is not enough
- Know how to sift through the modern messages that are being thrown at you
- Be able to compare the glamor of the world to the infinite value of “being in Christ”
Grounded in Hope: October 26th – April 11th, 2024 (For those who have already completed Opening Your Heart)
This study, based on the book of Hebrews, will help you encounter Jesus in such a powerful, comforting, and stabilizing way that He can become your lifeline.
- Long to know Jesus with greater intimacy.
- Are you ready to grow in your trust in Him as your true source of hope?
- Have you grown weary as you run your race, and need encouragement to persevere?
“I am a longtime active Catholic, and I have been pleasantly surprised at how much I am getting from this program. It truly speaks to the FEMALE experience and brings the meaning of the Bible (and our faith traditions) home in a personal way.”
“Walking With Purpose has enriched my journey with Jesus and brought so many amazing and faithful women into my life. I have gained an army of God-loving warriors who support me in my journey with Christ and all of life’s daily challenges.”
“When I entered WWP I was warmly welcomed. It was years ago but my life was drastically altered. My walk with Jesus became more intimate and fulfilling. I’m growing in spiritual maturity and friendship with my sisters in Christ is closer.”