I’m taking a break from my usual article topics in order to share a bit about our upcoming adult formation opportunities.
On Thursday evenings, beginning on September 21, 2023, and concluding in mid-May, we will be hosting Catholic Biblical School of Michigan (CBSM), from 7-9 PM. The theme of this study is “Encounter Jesus and Join His Mission.” This powerful, live teaching from Tom Shaheen, MA, includes an unpacking of the Gospels, Acts, and Paul’s Letters, including their importances to our lives today. CBSM studies are a bit more serious than a traditional parish study, but not to the level of a college course. That niche might be just the right place for you! Know that there is also a fully online option that can be completed anytime. Find out more and sign up by Sept 6th at cbsmich.org, our use this QR Code.
Next, On Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11 AM, in honor of the current “Eucharistic Revival,” we will be offering a study from the Augustine Institute’s “Lectio” series entitled “Eucharist: Discovering the Mass in the Bible.” In this study, acclaimed author and teacher Dr. Brant Pitre digs down to the biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic teaching. Here we discuss “The Lamb of God,” “The Bread of Life,” and “The Body and the Blood of Christ,” which are all are phrases we know from the Mass. But, do we understand what they mean in the greater and deeper context of Scripture and Church teaching? We’ll discover firsthand how Christ’s Body and Blood are integral and wondrous parts of God’s plan for our salvation. This ten-session study will begin on Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023. The cost for this great study is just $10! To register, go to our parish website, under Parish Life / Discipleship Formation / Adult Formation (at the bottom of the page), or call me, Peggy Casing, at 586-254-4433 X 308.
Also, please consider joining us for our ongoing study of The Catechism of the Catholic Church, using Fr. Mike Schmitz’s podcast “The Catechism in a Year.” After listening to his podcasts, we gather to discuss the content of the most recent episodes and the Catechism itself, watch related videos, and share in lighthearted, yet comprehensive, conversation about the faith. This is a good opportunity to learn about the teachings of the Church in a safe space where all questions are honored. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings (6:30 PM), and Thursday mornings (9:30 AM), of each month. Choose the evening session, the daytime session, or both. This study is already underway, but you can call me for more information and join at any time. I promise each session can stand on its own, so you won’t feel lost. These offerings will continue until early January.
Finally, we will also be conducting a study of Fr. Albert Haase’s book, Catching Fire Becoming Flame, as an evening offering. This is the same study that we conducted during the day, earlier this year, but we are offering it again because we wanted to be able to provide this powerful study for those who work during the day. I think this is one of the most foundational and impactful studies that I have ever offered. More information will be forthcoming.