ADult formation events and classes
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We are working on new opportunities for adult faith formation all the time, some of which are especially suited for those looking to renew their understanding of our Catholic faith and practice. Look for the Roots of Our Faith logo that indicates those classes that relate to the fundamentals of our Catholic faith!
Please email Dr. Chris Diffenderfer, Director of Faith Formation, with any questions about our Faith Formation classes and events. |
CURRENT opportunities
Don't hesitate to join us for classes that are currently meeting and if you may miss a session or two. Registration is free (it helps us know how many guides to provide), and we can help you catch up on missed sessions. Any time you can make it will be rich and informative!
Epic: The Early Church
10 weeks starting September 9 and 10
Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. or Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m., online via Zoom
The Early Church is a 10-part program that presents in exciting and dramatic detail the first 500 years of the Church through the lives and events of the saints, philosophers, theologians, martyrs, and ruthless emperors. (Look for the journey to be continued with Epic: A Journey through Church History in January!) Father West will lead this exciting, epic journey, so don’t miss it!
Registration is free, but participants will need to order the Study Set from Ascension Press that includes access to the video content online, a study guide, and a church history timeline. Use this link to place your order.
10 weeks starting September 9 and 10
Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. or Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m., online via Zoom
The Early Church is a 10-part program that presents in exciting and dramatic detail the first 500 years of the Church through the lives and events of the saints, philosophers, theologians, martyrs, and ruthless emperors. (Look for the journey to be continued with Epic: A Journey through Church History in January!) Father West will lead this exciting, epic journey, so don’t miss it!
Registration is free, but participants will need to order the Study Set from Ascension Press that includes access to the video content online, a study guide, and a church history timeline. Use this link to place your order.
Catch-up with videos of recent sessions!
Click to view Epic: The Early Church session 1 video (9/10/2020)
Click to view Epic: The Early Church session 2 video (9/17/2020)
Click to view Epic: The Early Church session 1 video (9/10/2020)
Click to view Epic: The Early Church session 2 video (9/17/2020)
Understanding and Praying Holy Scripture
Six weeks starting September 9
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m., online via Zoom
We call it the word of God and recognize it as integral to faith and practice, but some find scripture difficult to read, understand, and apply. Learn how to approach scripture faithfully and prayerfully as an invitation to encounter our Lord as he speaks through the witness of his people and the very heart of the church in this Roots of Our Faith study.
Six weeks starting September 9
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m., online via Zoom
We call it the word of God and recognize it as integral to faith and practice, but some find scripture difficult to read, understand, and apply. Learn how to approach scripture faithfully and prayerfully as an invitation to encounter our Lord as he speaks through the witness of his people and the very heart of the church in this Roots of Our Faith study.
Catch-up with videos of recent sessions!
Click to view Understanding and Praying Holy Scripture session 1 video (9/9/2020) | Click for session 1 study guide | Click for session 1 supplemental reading |Click for session 1 slides
Click to view Understanding and Praying Holy Scripture session 2 video (9/16/2020) | Click for session 2 study guide |Click for session 2 slides
Click to view Understanding and Praying Holy Scripture session 1 video (9/9/2020) | Click for session 1 study guide | Click for session 1 supplemental reading |Click for session 1 slides
Click to view Understanding and Praying Holy Scripture session 2 video (9/16/2020) | Click for session 2 study guide |Click for session 2 slides
Faith, Justice, and Culture
Eight weeks starting September 10
Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m., online via Zoom
Dig deeper into what it means to support God’s mission in the world! Consider the intersection between faith, justice, and culture through Pope Benedict’s encyclical on Charity in Truth. Wrestle with pressing social issues in light of the wisdom of the Church and God’s redemptive purpose for the world.
Registration is free (a study guide will be made available along with online access to Charity in Truth)!
Eight weeks starting September 10
Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m., online via Zoom
Dig deeper into what it means to support God’s mission in the world! Consider the intersection between faith, justice, and culture through Pope Benedict’s encyclical on Charity in Truth. Wrestle with pressing social issues in light of the wisdom of the Church and God’s redemptive purpose for the world.
Registration is free (a study guide will be made available along with online access to Charity in Truth)!
Catch-up with videos of recent sessions!
Click for the Faith, Justice, and Culture study guide.
Click to view Faith, Justice, and Culture session 1 video (9/10/2020)
Click to view Faith, Justice, and Culture session 2 video (9/17/2020)
Click for the Faith, Justice, and Culture study guide.
Click to view Faith, Justice, and Culture session 1 video (9/10/2020)
Click to view Faith, Justice, and Culture session 2 video (9/17/2020)
