“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”
Matthew 28:19
Home Group Leader Resources
Home Group Leader Resources
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FOCUS Bible Studies
FOCUS Bible Studies provide exceptional content over various subjects for your Home Group and include a helpful leader guide.
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FOCUS Discipleship Articles
FOCUS Discipleship Articles equip leaders with a basic roadmap for living the Christian life and how to form others into missionary disciples.
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Home Groups Attendance
Tracking attendance is vital for St. Mary's staff to continue serving Home Groups well. Thank you for helping us by staying on top of attendance!
FAQs
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FOCUS divides their Bible Studies into three categories: Win, Build, and Send. Assess the spiritual needs of your group to determine which study is best.
If your members do not have a strong relationship with Jesus or cannot articulate what the Gospel is in their own words, it is recommended to start with The Crux and The Story of Salvation in the "Win" category.
If your members pray regularly and know salvation history, any study in the Build section is recommended for growing in living one's faith.
If your members are ready to lead others, the Acts of the Apostles Bible study in the Send section is a great tool to prepare them for mission.
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FOCUS Bible studies are recommended because they have been written by Catholic theologians for college students. They have been refined for years and have proven fruitful and effective.
However, if you desire to choose something different, run it by the campus ministers overseeing Home Groups.
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Yes!
Fill out the Google Form on https://www.aggiecatholic.org/rooms to reserve your room for a one-time or recurring meeting. Put Matt Castaneda or Jenny Lynn Pelzel for the staff contact.
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Attendance is extremely helpful for St. Mary's to find space for new members, identify which members are inconsistent, and develop pastoral strategy.
Additional Resources for Spiritual Growth
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Poco a Poco Podcast
The Poco a Poco podcast, led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, offers practical advice for following Jesus in your daily life.
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Bible in a Year Podcast
Grow in understanding God and His Word by journeying through the entire Bible with commentary by Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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Catechism in a Year
In this podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks through the Catechism of the Catholic Church explaining what the Church believes, celebrates, lives, and prays.
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Word on Fire
Word on Fire is an apostolate dedicated to evangelization. They offer podcasts, articles, homilies, videos, and books on various spiritual topics.
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Ascension Presents
A Catholic Youtube channel that offers theological teaching and guidance on how to live the faith from various Catholic religious and speakers.
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Blessed is She
A community for women to share life and receive content by women for women seeking to live radically for Jesus.
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Every Knee Shall Bow
A Catholic podcast on evangelization with Michael "Gomer" Gormley and Dave VanVickle.
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FOCUS Podcasts
Access SEEK Conference content and additional spiritual formation.
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