Circle of Catholic Women is a journal series tailored to Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Journey with other women and grow closer to God. Through personal journaling and group sharing, you'll explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and additional topics aimed at helping today's Catholic women deepen their faith and find peace in their daily lives.
"Womanhood and a bit of faith are things that often go well together. Circle of Catholic Women is a CHOICE PICK for women of faith." -- Midwest Book Review Bookwatch
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Encourages women to explore their spirituality and live their faith
topics cover prayer, traditions, relationships, role models, values, discernment, and life balance
journal prompts encourage deeper personal reflection and application to daily life
Bible verses and references to Catholic documents reinforce Catholic teachings
stories and quotations in the margins offer ideas, perspective, and inspiration
Fosters spiritual friendships and builds trusted circles within your parish community
each chapter includes suggested group discussion questions
group discussion format allows flexibility in group size, age ranges, and depth of conversation
separate facilitator guide provides added guidance and ideas for program leaders and facilitators
Flexible program complements existing adult faith formation programs
journals can be used in individual and group settings
flexible chapters allow for weekly sessions or retreat format; most common format is a 9-week session (informal gathering then 8 weekly meetings to discuss journal topics)
chapters can easily be combined or moved around to fit liturgical or retreat themes or varying schedules
journals can be used in any order; series is nonsequential
If you would like additional ideas for incorporating the CCW program into your parish offerings or if you have ideas you'd like to share, please contact staff@circleofcatholicwomen.com.