I am repeating my article from last week because I want to make sure that nobody misses out on participating in any of these adult formation events! If you haven’t ever attended a study, maybe now is the time. Please reach out to me if you want more information about adult enrichment opportunities, or if you have suggestions for future studies.
On Thursday evenings, beginning on September 21, 2023, concluding 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 importance for 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.
Next, On Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 AM, in honor of the current “Eucharistic Revival,” we will be offering, from the Augustine Institute’s “Lectio” series, a study 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,” “The Body and the Blood of Christ”… these 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 an integral and wondrous part of God’s plan for our salvation. This ten-session study will begin on Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023. The cost is just $10, for this great study! To register, go to stol.church/eucharist-bible-study or call Peggy Casing at 586-254-2944 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 podcasts, the Catechism, itself, watch related videos, and to 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 gather on the second and fourth Wednesday evening (6:30 PM), and Thursday morning (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 that 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, 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.