Dear Friends in Christ,
Who does God say you are?
Not what the world says about you. Not what your past says about you. Not even what you sometimes believe about yourself.
Who does God say you are?
At the heart of our Catholic faith is a beautiful truth: You are a beloved son or daughter of God. But knowing that truth and truly living from it are two very different things.
What would change in your life if you understood more deeply who you are in Christ? How might it transform the way you pray, face challenges, approach relationships, and live your faith?
We Invite You to Discover Just That!
On November 13–14, Our Lady of Mercy is hosting the Encounter School of Identity, a special two-day weekend experience presented by the Chicago Campus of Encounter School of Ministry.Through inspiring Catholic teaching, prayer, praise and worship, and opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual growth, this weekend is designed to help you discover your identity as a beloved child of God and experience His transforming love more deeply.
What Can You Expect?
During this special weekend, you'll have opportunities to:
During this special weekend, you'll have opportunities to:
- Discover your true identity as a beloved son or daughter of God.
- Deepen your relationship with the Heavenly Father and grow in confidence in His love.
- Renew your mind by recognizing and replacing the lies we sometimes believe about ourselves with God's truth.
- Grow in your openness to the Holy Spirit and learn to recognize God's voice in your life.
- Live your Catholic faith more fully, allowing your relationship with Christ to transform how you love and serve others.
📅 When & Where
Friday, November 13
6:00 PM –9:00 PM
Saturday, November 14
9:00 AM–9:00 PM
📍 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
701 S. Eola Road
Aurora, IL 60504
701 S. Eola Road
Aurora, IL 60504
Presented by Encounter School of Ministry, Chicago Campus, with teaching rooted in Sacred Scripture and faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
🎥 Curious About Encounter Ministries?
Encounter Ministries exists to unleash the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in the world. Rooted in the belief that the supernatural life of Jesus isn't reserved for a select few but is the inheritance of every Christian, Encounter Ministries seeks to equip and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their everyday lives.
Watch this short video to discover the heart and mission behind Encounter Ministries!
Encounter Ministries exists to unleash the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in the world. Rooted in the belief that the supernatural life of Jesus isn't reserved for a select few but is the inheritance of every Christian, Encounter Ministries seeks to equip and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their everyday lives.
Watch this short video to discover the heart and mission behind Encounter Ministries!
An Invitation to Encounter
At Our Lady of Mercy, our mission is to offer every person a life-changing encounter with Jesus, grow disciples, and send them on mission. This weekend offers a beautiful opportunity to live that mission, beginning with a deeper understanding of who we are in Christ.
Sometimes, the greatest transformation begins not with doing more for God, but with discovering more deeply who we are to Him.
We hope you'll prayerfully consider setting aside this weekend to invest in your relationship with the Lord.
Come with an open heart.
Come expecting God to meet you right where you are.
REGISTER TODAY!
Reserve your place for the Encounter School of Identity, November 13–14.
At Our Lady of Mercy, our mission is to offer every person a life-changing encounter with Jesus, grow disciples, and send them on mission. This weekend offers a beautiful opportunity to live that mission, beginning with a deeper understanding of who we are in Christ.
Sometimes, the greatest transformation begins not with doing more for God, but with discovering more deeply who we are to Him.
We hope you'll prayerfully consider setting aside this weekend to invest in your relationship with the Lord.
Come with an open heart.
Come expecting God to meet you right where you are.
REGISTER TODAY!
Reserve your place for the Encounter School of Identity, November 13–14.
