CURIOUS ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE?

Where do you currently find your meaning? Where do you want to find meaning? Is it possible to be fulfilled and to find a purpose?


These are questions worth asking.


Discovering Christ is for anyone who is curious. Enjoy a free quality dinner and listen to a thought-provoking talk that is designed to explore the meaning and purpose of your life. After the talk, you can share your thoughts in a small group (talk as much or as little as you wish).

It’s all done in a warm, friendly, and judgement-free environment.


Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or Christian, or have never stepped foot in a church before, this series is designed to meet you where you are and invite you into a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ!


  • When: Seven Thursday Nights + 6:00-8:30 pm + Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Plus a day retreat from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm on Oct. 18).
  • Where: 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins + Social Hall.
  • Who: Anyone and everyone interested!
  • Cost: None - Dinner included. 
  • Childcare if needed!

Register Here! 


Questions? Contact Andrew Allen at aallen@stgabrielhopkins.org

A Typical Session

Discovering Christ consists of seven weekly sessions and a retreat day. The weekly sessions include four components: a meal, prayer time, a teaching, and small group discussion.

  • Meal
    The meal is a time to welcome guests with hospitality, foster relationships, and grow in friendship with one another.

    The meal is a time to welcome guests with hospitality, foster relationships, and grow in friendship with one another

  • Evening Prayer
    The prayer time consists of song, the Word, and petitions to offer the time to the Lord and help everyone become comfortable praying together.

    The prayer time consists of singing together a couple of songs that offer the time to the Lord and help everyone become comfortable praying together.

  • Teaching
    The teaching sessions proclaim, with beauty and simplicity, the core Gospel message and invite participants to make a personal response to Jesus Christ.

    The video sessions proclaim, with beauty and simplicity, the core Gospel message and invite participants to make a personal response to Jesus Christ.

  • Small Group Discussion
    The small groups are a place for people to freely share what they think and feel about the topic discussed in the teaching.

    The small groups are a place for people to freely share what they think and feel about the topic discussed in the teaching.

What people are saying about how participating in Discovering Christ at St. Gabriel

impacted their lives...


 "It went to the heart of Christianity."


"Thank you so much for putting this on. I was so deeply moved by this experience."


 "Meeting others and hearing their stories was world-opening."


"I feel like I am more connected to the Holy Spirit. I feel more like speaking with Jesus throughout the day. More willing to turn everything over to Him. At peace."


"I grew in my faith and especially joy! I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in my heart and among us all. It was beautiful and very affirming, offering hope despite what the world's messaging is."


"My prayers are more meaningful. I am doing more spiritual reading. It has reaffirmed my love in Father, Son and Holy Spirit, have always had the love but the series made it stronger."


"I had forgotten how important it is to have the blessing of being with others to share and enrich

my faith, and grow in the Holy Spirit."


"[Discovering Christ] gave me the opportunity to ponder questions on Faith, the Spirit, and Jesus that I hadn't deeply pondered in a long time (or ever). It allowed me to articulate the thoughts I had on the matter and in doing gave me insight into what I actually DID think or know...The series gave a space for participants to share and be vulnerable which was a beautiful thing both as a listener and a sharer." 

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Schedule

Session 1: 9/18 - What is the Meaning of Life? 

Session 2: 9/25 - Why Does Jesus Matter? 

Session 3: 10/2 - What Does Jesus Want Us to Know? 

Session 4: 10/9 - Why Do I Need a Savior? 

Session 5: 10/16 - Why Is the Resurrection Important? 

*DAY RETREAT (9:00 am-3:00 pm): 10/18 - RETREAT - Who Is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit & You!

Session 6: 10/23 - New Life in the Spirit

Session 7: 10/30 - Our Need for the Church