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While reading scripture individually is an important part of prayer practice,
discussing and sharing it with others as part of a small faith community,
brings new perspectives and helps us to see how our story fits into God’s story of salvation.

Enroll for a Fall Bible Study

Ascension Press

The Bible Timeline: Story of Salvation

Thursday Evenings, Starting Sept 17

7:00pm – 9:00pm

The Bible is at the heart of our Catholic faith, revealing God’s love and drawing us closer to Christ. Yet many find Scripture difficult to understand. Use The Bible Timeline as your foundation for understanding the Bible and discovering the story of salvation woven throughout Scripture. Guided by Jeff Cavins, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and other trusted Catholic teachers, this program breaks the Bible into easy-to-follow time periods, helping you clearly see how God’s plan unfolds from beginning to end.


Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom

Monday Mornings, starting Jan 11 (20 sessions)

10:00am-12:00pm

Explores how the first Christians, empowered by the Holy Spirit, carried the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

The book of Acts tells the story of the early Church as the Good News spreads from Jerusalem to the wider world. Despite opposition, internal struggles, and persecution, the apostles faithfully proclaimed the Kingdom of God and brought the love of Christ to a broken world. Acts reveal how the foundations of Church leadership and structure began to take root. Understand the mission of the early Church and discover your place in Christ’s mission today.

The cost of the book is $27.


7 Deadly Sins, 7 Lively Virtues with Bishop Barron

Wednesday Mornings, starting Jan 20 (8 sessions)

10:00am-12:00pm

We all hit walls in our faith, and this study takes an honest look at the messy, everyday habits that get in the way of our relationships with God and each other—things like pride, envy, anger, laziness, gluttony, greed, and lust. It doesn’t just focus on the bad stuff; rather, we’ll talk, laugh, and find the real-life biblical antidotes to these traps. Walk away with practical, God-given tools to help you trade those old habits for lively virtues that bring true peace, healing, and joy to your daily life.


Ponder

Ponder: Sunday gospel readings and reflection

Thursday Evenings, starting Aug 13 (11 sessions)

7:00-9:00pm

This weekly discussion and prayer session focuses on the Sunday Mass readings. No Bible study experience or knowledge needed. No homework or book needed! Delve deeper in your relationship with God and connect with others hoping to find words of comfort and challenge in the Gospels.