January 10 – February 14: How to Pray Like Mary by Sonja Corbitt, led by Jennifer Heiman
               Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph Room, Email Jennifer Heiman at jenheiman7@gmail.com

January 11 – Gospel Gals, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Magi Shepherd Room
               Feel free to drop by or contact Karen Camarata at kecamarata@me.com

January 19 – April 13: Grief Support Group, Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 
               Call Janet Beverley to Register: (913)558-4885

January 17 – February 23: The Chosen Season 3
               6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Popcorn, water, and great discussion and fellowship provided

January 24- February 14: Man Morning – The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
               Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall, taught by Chad Pirotte with Grounded Catholic

January 25: Catechism in a Year Kick-Off and Roundtable Discussion
               6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, come discuss Fr. Mike Schmitz Catechism in a Year podcast

January 28: Journey to Joy Women’s Retreat, 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
               Mass, Breakfast, and Guest Speaker Kelsey Skoch, Register at www.kcnativity.org/journey

January 28: Nativity Young Adults – Social at Boulevard Rec Deck at 6:30 p.m.
               More information here: https://www.kcnativity.org/youngadults

February 6 and 13:  Embracing Change and Transitions Class with Janet Beverley
               Register here: https://www.kcnativity.org/healthy-relationships

February 11: F.I.R.E. Retreat for Men, The Journey is Yours, Walk with Your Brothers
               Register at www.fire-ministries-retreat.org/upcoming-events

February 22: Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins

February 23: Catechism in a Year Kick-Off and Roundtable Discussion
               6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, dive deep into your faith this Lent!

February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20: "Trusting God in the Present" Book Study
               6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room, dive deep into this new classic from Fr. Jacques Philippe

March 2: The Letter: A message for the earth by Pope Francis- Film Screening
               Watch the new film from Pope Francis and the Laudato Si movement, Pizza, popcorn provided
               6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall

March 7: Nativity Good News Meeting, 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall

March 14, 21, and 28 – Jesus in Bethany: Three Ignatian Evenings
               6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room, Register Here 

March 21, 28, and April 4 – Lenten Icon Retreat
               6:30 p.m. in the Magi Shepherd Room, Register HERE

March 30 – Seder Dinner, 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall

More opportunties: 
 

Men of Nativity
The Men of Nativity, MON, provide a spiritual forum for all men of the parish. Each week we meet following the 6:45 a.m. Wednesday Mass. We discuss piety, study our faith and actions we have taken during the recent week/month to better know Christ and His mystical body. Every man of the parish is invited to join us on Wednesday mornings; after all, you are already members. Our dues structure cannot be beat! Contact: Bill Oades

DNA Groups
The Spiritual DNA of every person longs for a deeper friendship with God and more meaningful friendship with others. A DNA group helps deepen our friendship with God and with each other through intentional, hospitable and welcoming small groups. More information and sign up here. Contact: Michael Sanem

Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration takes place from Monday after the 8:15 a.m. until Benediction on Fridays at 6:30 a.m. Spending an hour with our Lord every week is truly one of the best you can do for yourself. Please contact Susan Vogliardo for more information.

Gospel Gals
Women will gather in the Magi Room from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. each Wednesday as we relate to each other and reflect on the upcoming weekend’s readings and Gospel. To join us, please contact Karen Camarata or Liz Hagen.

Journey to Joy Women's Retreat
Contact: Susan Vogliardo, Cindy Thesing and Dana Mullin


RCIA: Becoming Catholic 
Do you know anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic? R.C.I.A - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults provides instruction and guidance for those wishing to become Catholic. RCIA Sponsors provide support for an inquirer through shared presence at each session. Sponsors begin sessions in September and are discerned and matched to inquirers within the first few months of the process. The first session will be training for sponsors only. Contact: Mary Lambrechts

DNA Small Groups

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Catholic Resources
Click here for resources for Catholics and those interested in the Catholic faith. 

Get Formed! It's Free!

Did you know that Nativity has subscribed to an online catechetical platform called FORMED?  Every parishioner has FREE access to materials for personal faith-formation, parish studies, catechetical training, small groups, and family devotions.  In FORMED you will also find movies, audios and books as well as video programs. They are all part of our parish subscription.

You can access FORMED from your smart phone, tablet, or desktop!  Once your enter the FORMED website, you will find resources from great Catholic apologists, theologians, and programs like Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire and the Augustine Institute.

Visit www.FORMED.org to register. Just type in our city, Leawood, and then select Church of the Nativity. Registration is simple with just your name and your email address and no passwords or codes to memorize! This platform also works with Apple TV, Roku and many other supported smart TVs with the FORMED app. Enjoy!