"A 93 year old great, great grandmother shared when asked how she felt about the ARISE sessions her response was "I feel like I'm cramming for the 'final'."
- Jackie R. - St. Mary, Oakdale
"We had numerous new parishioners join for season 2. It has been so exciting to hear them say how much they love their ARISE group and how it has helped them to feel more in touch with the Mass and their faith community. We have several groups that are still meeting and we even have a Friday night ladies pajama group!!"
– Susan M. - St. Anthony of Padua, Manteca
"So many wonderful stories of faith and growth, but here is one particular incident. A lady shared that this was the first time in her adult life she felt connected to her church community and began developing a deeper relationship with Christ. The Holy Spirit moved her to become involved in the parish in a much deeper way. She wondered what she had been doing all her life before ARISE."
– Theresa G. -Our Lady of the Assumption, Turlock
"One of my facilitators did not feel that she would be able to lead her group again this season, but the Holy Spirit worked through the hostess of her group and the members to help her realize what purpose God had in having her facilitate this particular group. She called me soon after their first meeting and was overjoyed, feeling blessed abundantly and very happy that she listened to where the Lord was leading her! "
– Miriam S. - Our Lady of Fatima, Modesto | |