Adult Faith Formation

Throughout St. Francis of Assisi Pastorate

Women's Emmaus Retreat

Inspired by Christ's appearance on the Road to Emmaus, an Emmaus Retreat is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and respond to the presence of God in your life.


In collaboration with Our Lady of Victory Pastorate, the next women's retreat will be held from November 20 until November 22, 2026 at Abbey of the Hills Retreat Center. Click the button below to register.


  • Carpool sendoff in Hartford at 5:00 PM, Friday
  • Retreat concludes at 3:00 PM, Sunday
  • Located at Abbey of the Hills in Marvin, SD
  • Registration is $200 -  scholarships are available

Men's Emmaus Retreat

Inspired by Christ's appearance on the Road to Emmaus, an Emmaus Retreat is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and respond to the presence of God in your life.


The next men's retreat will be held from February 26 until February 28, 2027 at Abbey of the Hills Retreat Center. Click the button below to register.


  • Carpool sendoff at St. Katharine Drexel at 5:00 PM, Friday
  • Retreat concludes at 3:00 PM, Sunday
  • Located at Abbey of the Hills in Marvin, SD
  • Registration is $200 -  scholarships are available

REBOOT Lenten Mission

REBOOT is coming to St. Francis of Assisi Pastorate, Wednesday March 10, 2027 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at St. Katharine Drexel Parish. It's more than just a night of inspiration, it's a two-hour, high-energy experience designed to be a catalyst for real transformation.


Led by internationally acclaimed Catholic speaker, Chris Stefanick, REBOOT combines laughter, heartfelt stories, and the timeless power of the Gospel to meet people, ages 12 and up, right where they are and launch them into the life they were made for. A life of purpose. A life of passion. A life of JOY.

Click the button below to register today:

Walking With Purpose

Every fall, women from throughout our pastorate gather together to begin a weekly Bible study created by Walking With Purpose. Women of all ages and stages of their faith journey are invited into this ministry.


Each week emphasizes fellowship rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church through small group discussion. To learn more please click the button below to contact our program coordinators:

Pray & Serve at St. Nicholas



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or to get in touch with the volunteers leading each of these ministries.

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At all times and seasons, in every country and place, every day and all day, we must have a true and humble faith.

St. Francis of Assisi