Understand the Gift, 3-part series

Presented by: Dr. Joshua Papsdorf

Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm,

Dec. 2, Dec. 9 & Dec. 16

Reflections on the History and Meaning of Christmas

Explore the riches of Advent and Christmas traditions as we explore how the Church has celebrated Christ's Incarnation and Nativity across two millennia.

Dec. 2 - Session 1: The Story of Christmas - The first session will focus on how the celebration of Christmas has developed over 2,000 years of Church history.

Dec. 9 - Session 2: The Meaning of Christmas - The second session will focus on the doctrinal and theological significance of Christmas throughout Catholic history.

Dec. 16 - Session 3: The Practice of Christmas - Drawing on the previous sessions, we will discus how to enrich our Advent and Christmas experiences.

Cost $30

Adult Advent Day of Reflection

Presented by: Dr. Matthew Umbarger and Fr. Marco De Loera

Thu, Dec 4, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

"The Greatest Story Ever Foretold" and "Our Lady of Guadalupe"

Dr. Matthew Umbarger: "The Greatest Story Ever Foretold: How the Old Covenant Prepared the Way for Jesus"



Fr. Marco De Loera: "Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Mother’s Hope in the Waiting of Advent"

Fr. Marco will celebrate Mass. There will be time for reflection and for enjoying the Spiritual Life Center's beautiful grounds.

Cost $25 includes lunch

Domestic Church: Evengelization Retreat

Jan 16 6:00 pm to Jan 18 4:00 pm

Stir up God's graces in your marriage.

The Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat is for Catholic married couples who want to grow in holiness together as a couple and family. It provides a renewed experience of marital spirituality and an introduction to Domestic Church Movement formation.

Couples new to the Domestic Church Movement may choose to take advantage of continued formation after the retreat.

However, the retreat can fruitfully be attended by any sacramentally married couple even if they decide not to join the movement. The retreat includes daily Mass, confession, talks, and time for couples to encounter the Lord together.

Cost $375 Double or $325 Commuter

Enter two names at time of registration

Journey with the Holy Family to Egypt

Guide: Fr. Daniel Kampschneider

Mon, Jan 26, 2026

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

COME, journey with the Holy Family to Egypt as you celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family on December 28th.



Fr. Daniel Kampschneider, who served on the faculty of the Pontifical North American College in Rome and is now the Vicar of Retired Priests in the Diocese of Omaha. He has made the journey of the Holy Family in Egypt and will come to Wichita to be our guide. 

COME to the Spiritual Life Center, January 26th, 6:30-9:00 p.m., and hear the untold story. It is sure to stir the imagination and deepen your appreciation for the Holy Family’s early years and ongoing struggles.

What a great way to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family (December 28th) and call upon Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as we pray for those facing immigration and family challenges in our time.

Cost $15