Salt and Light Grow Group
Create Community. Accompany Others. Grow as Disciples.
You weren’t meant to do life alone.
Looking to grow faith and friendships after OCIA, Alpha, CRHP, Rescue Project or Bible Studies? Or simply; are you looking to join a small group? Consider Salt and Light Grow Group.
To follow Jesus is to commit to lifelong learning and growth. Like Jesus’ disciples, our walk with the Lord today is not one lived in isolation but rather one immersed in community and enriched by authentic friendship with others. In homes and in the company of friends, Grow Groups provide a place of deep transformation where people can be known, loved, and cared for as they strive to deepen their friendship with Jesus and one another.
Summer Offering – The Sanctuary Course
What if the Church became one of the safest places to talk about mental health?
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is an 8-week small group experience that gently opens the door to honest, faith-filled conversations around mental health. In a world where anxiety and overwhelm are increasingly common, this course creates space to be known, supported, and encouraged—together.
Created in collaboration with Catholic mental health professionals, theologians, and clergy, this course explores how God, Scripture, and the Church speak into the realities of mental health.
What You’ll Experience
- A welcoming, confidential small group environment
- Thought-provoking video sessions featuring real stories and expert insights
- Meaningful conversations (no pressure, no homework)
- Practical understanding of topics like mental health, stigma, recovery, and self-care
- A deeper ability to support others with compassion and wisdom
Topics Include
Mental health & mental illness • Stigma • Recovery • Companionship • Self-care • Community
Registration
$40 per person
Includes your workbook and the accompaniment of licensed clinical mental health counselor, Liz Pusateri.
Schedule Options
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
May 20 • May 27 • June 3 • June 10 • June 17 • June 24 • July 1 • July 8
Thursdays at 1:00 PM
May 21 • May 28 • June 4 • June 11 • June 18 • June 25 • July 2 • July 9
A Note from Liz Pusateri
Hi, I’m Liz. I know that opening up about mental health can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where people can explore their experiences honestly and without fear of judgment.
I’m a clinical mental health counselor with experience working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and ERP to help people build practical tools for healing and growth. If faith is important to you, I also integrate a Christian and Catholic perspective.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville and takes a holistic, client-centered approach to care.
My hope for The Sanctuary Course is that it becomes a place where you feel supported, understood, and equipped—not just for your own journey, but to walk with others as well.
Sometimes it’s easier to see than to explain…
Current Series – Foundations of Faith:
A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The only program that takes you to 40+ extraordinary places around the world to tell the story of the Catechism!
Over the course of 20 engaging sessions, you’ll experience dynamic video presentations and then join in meaningful small-group discussion and fellowship. Together, we’ll explore the heart and soul of what Catholics believe and why it matters for our daily lives.
Your Registration Includes
For just $30 (a $47 value), you’ll receive the complete Foundations of Faith Study Set, your guide through the four pillars of the Catechism:
- A full-color, spiral-bound workbook featuring stunning photography and inspiring images from holy sites around the world
- Ascension’s Catechism at a Glance Chart—a helpful quick-reference tool
- Online video access so you can revisit each session anytime
This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith, connect with others, and see the universal beauty of the Church—all while saving on valuable resources.
The Schedule Is
Wednesdays at 6:30pm on 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, Thanksgiving Break, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, Christmas Break, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11
Thursdays at 1:30pm on 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, Thanksgiving Break, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, Christmas Break, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12
The only program that takes you to 40+ extraordinary places around the world to tell the story of the Catechism!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the definitive summary of our Catholic beliefs and practices. Drawing from the riches of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, it highlights how our faith is rooted in the teachings of Christ and his apostles. The Catechism is an essential book for every Catholic to read and understand.
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church is the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith.
This dynamic, video-based program is filmed across 40 locations in 11 countries on 4 continents—taking you to the the places where our faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints. This study is a spiritual pilgrimage that will transform the way you understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith.
Learn from the most renowned Catholic educators of our time
Over 20 powerful sessions, you’ll explore the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith, discover the historic ecumenical councils, unfold the biblical context of the Catechism, and deepen your understanding of God’s plan for your life.
Led by renowned educators such as
– Dr. Edward Sri
– Jeff Cavins
– Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio
– Fr. Mike Schmitz, and others
This comprehensive study walks you through the Catechism from beginning to end, unpacking its rich insights and showing you how to apply them to your daily life.
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The community has always been the instrument that the Spirit uses to bring about the great renewals throughout the history of the Church. Today it is the community that should be the lampstand on which the great light, the Holy Spirit, is placed, so that it gives light to all in the house.
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa