St. Anthony of Padua's Esperanza Young Adult Group

The Esperanza Young Adult community is centered on the Eucharist and strives to live in the virtues of faith, hope, and love through prayer, studying the scripture, understanding social issues, and encouraging each other to live their Catholic identity.  

Meetings are on Wednesdays from 7-8pm in the Parish Community Center.

First Week of the Month: Prayer (Holy Hour and Meditation)
Holy Hour will start with a reflection shared by clergy or a group member, followed by Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 
 
Second Week of the Month: BYOB (Bring your own Bible/Lectio Divina)
Small groups participate in Lectio Divina which includes: Lectio (reading of the scripture), Meditatio (reflection and meditation of the scripture, Oration (to pray with the scripture), and Contemplatio (to contemplate about the scripture and share within the small group how they can see and apply the scripture in their lives).
 
Third Week of the Month: Socials or Community Building
Helps the group to know each other on a personal level and to help build camaraderie in the group.
 
Fourth Week of the Month: Catechism 
A topic is prepared for this week to be discussed by clergy or an invited speaker.