Adult Catholic Education Series
Join Jack and Karen Henz – our parish’s husband and wife catechist team: Certified Catechist Trainers and Graduates of Kino Catechetical Institute. Learn the truth about your faith from an adult perspective, where your questions are discussed and answered. A mature adult Catholic faith is a blend of both ‘head and heart’ knowledge.
The classes are a series of focused, two-hour Bible Studies, over a number of sessions, which typically includes a video lecture presentation from a Catholic-based organization such as Ascension Press, Word on Fire, the Augustine Institute and others. All the content carries a review and approval by Catholic Bishops or their representatives.
Time is provided for an overall, group discussion of the video with prepared questions; individual questions and impressions are encouraged so everyone can learn from each other.
Workbooks, and sometimes other books are included in the Registration cost. The parish provides beverages and handout materials without charge.
All classes meet in the upper classrooms, Blessed Carlos Center (formerly rooms 7-8-9) (next to the Faith Formation Office).
No fee is required to join the class if you already have the books, want to share them, or simply want to listen to the video and discussion.
In Fall 2024, two different classes will be offered in the morning and evening.
The Fall 2024 Thursday MORNING Class
EPIC: Early Church History (33AD to 500AD) with Steve Weidenkoph, Ascension Press
In this series we will explore the events, writings and documents of early Church Fathers and the early Church Councils to learn more about the first 5 centuries of Christianity. Many have claimed the early, Apostolic church “apostatized” and grew into some other type of organization after the Apostles died, forcing later generations to rediscover and return to Jesus’ original teachings.
Is the Catholic Church of today the same as it was when the Apostles lived and during the time of the early Christians, or after 1000AD, did some other individual, church or churches “rediscover” Jesus’ true message? Which Church has the same truths as taught by the Apostles and believed by the early Christians in the years after Jesus ascended back into Heaven?
11 Sessions will meet most (but not all) weeks from 9:15-11:30am, starting September 5.
In order to get the most out of the class and discussion, some home study is required. This includes reading pages from the Workbook and paperback, Bible verses, and paragraphs from the Catechism in order to answer study questions.
Registration: There is no cost to attend the class. Study books have already sold out, but if you register online, Karen Henz will email you and send information about the 2 study books and suggested locations from which to purchase new or used texts.
The Fall 2024 Thursday EVENING Class
The Bible And The Sacraments: A Journey through Scripture with Scott Hahn, St. Paul Center On Biblical Theology and Midwest Theological Forum
In this series we will take a deep dive into the biblical roots of the 7 Sacraments, from both the Old and New Testaments, which show the full truth, and remarkable depth and fullness of God’s plan for our salvation, revealed in their entirety by Jesus Christ. This series will illuminate the relationship between the Old and New Testaments and their connection to the rites of the Catholic Church. The Sacraments are truly God’s gifts of life and love to His children. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the sacraments as “the masterworks of God” in the new and everlasting covenant.” More than mere earthly rituals, they have the power to prepare us for eternal life!
Sessions will meet most, but not all weeks on Thursdays, from 6:15-8:30pm, starting September 5.
Registration: There is no cost to attend the class. Study books have already sold out, but if you register online, Karen Henz will email you and send information about the 2 study books and suggested locations from which to purchase new or used texts.
In order to get the most out of the class and discussion, home study is advised. It includes answering questions in the Workbook and textbook, and using the Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church.
You will need a copy of a current Catholic Study Bible. Copies of the Catechism paragraphs to be read will be provided in advance of each class.
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