Parenting for Faith at All Ages
You may already know the story of Saint Monica and Saint Augustine, mother and son, whom we celebrate this week as we do annually on “back-to-back” days, August 27 and 28. Each of them were [...]
Spiritual Development
Adult Ministry
Spiritual Nourishment
Our goal is for all members of the Holy Spirit Parish Community to grow in a loving relationship with God through the person of Jesus.
Programs are developed to take everyone where they currently are in their faith journey and help them grow their own relationship with Jesus. This adult formation process strives to fit your busy schedule and support you in your commitment to personal prayer and service to others.
Retreat Centers
Retreat Centers provide a unique opportunity to quiet the heart and mind and embrace dedicated time for prayer, reflection, and spiritual nourishment, often in a tranquil natural setting. Most centers offer guided retreats, individual spiritual direction, seasonal programs, meeting space, lodging and dining services. Retreat centers in the Diocese of San Jose and neighboring region include:
Dominican Center & Motherhouse
43326 Mission Circle
Fremont, CA 94539
510-657-2468
Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
300 Manresa Way
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 948-4491
Mercy Center Burlingame
2400 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-340-7474
Mission San Juan Bautista
406 2nd Street
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
831-623-2127
Our Lady of Santa Clara Retreat Center
22840 Mercedes Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-740-0533
San Damiano Retreat
710 Highland Drive
Danville, CA 94526
925-837-9141
St. Clare’s Retreat
2381 Laurel Glen Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 423-8093
St. Francis Retreat
549 Mission Vineyard Road
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
831-623-4234
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-5614
Villa Maria del Mar
21918 E. Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-475-1236
Resources (Apps and Websites)
Apps for your mobile device
Most apps are free, unless stated otherwise. Click on the links on your mobile device to download the apps:
Laudate: Catholic Bible daily readings, Saints of the Day, traditional prayers and reflections
– Download app to your Apple device
– Download app to your Android or Google device
Centering Prayer: Contemplative Outreach
– Download app to your Apple device
– Download app to your Android or Google device
Reimagining the Examen: Loyola Press/Mark Thibodeaux, SJ.
– Download app to your Apple device
– Download app to your Android or Google device
Jesuit Prayer: collaborative of the USA West, East, Midwest, Central and Southern Provinces
– Download app to your Apple device
– Download app to your Android or Google device
Loyola Press 3-minute retreats
– Download app to your Apple device
– Download app to your Android or Google device
Mass Times for Travel: find churches and worship times worldwide
– Download app to your Apple device
– Download app to your Android or Google device
Websites – click on the name of each website to visit the page
Creighton University Online Retreat
Learn how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours
Praying the Rosary (USCCB)
Praying Toward Sunday (online resource for the Sunday liturgies)
Prayers and Devotions (USCCB)
Past Programs
Coming Home to Advent
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Prayer Exercises for Everyday Life
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Climbing the Second Mountain – Together
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Preparation for Pentecost Sunday 2021
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Lenten Series 2021
Through the Desert with Jesus
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Parish Advent Mission
November 2020
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Second Mountain
May 2020
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Re-Ignite Retreat & Re-Ignite with the Saints
March-April 2020
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