Bible Studies 2021

Studies at a glance - scroll down for details
- 1. One hour mini-lessons ( zoom conference)
  
  Why Sola Scriptura Can Never Work Clear teaching on why we need the Scriptures, the Magisterium of the Church and Sacred Tradition, January 25, 8 PM
  
  2. Sunday Mass Readings Explained - Get the most out of reading the Sunday Scriptures, every Thursday morning ( Zoom conference)
  3. Genesis to Jesus - A 12-week bible study of salvation history, for people new to Scripture study or for those who would like a review, beginning January 5 and 7 ( Zoom conference) - MORNING AND EVENING SESSIONS - Not too late too join!
  
  If you have questions on any of our programs, please contact Lorraine Curtin at lorraine.curtin@icloud.com.
  
  Note: We are also excited to offer Walking with Purpose again this year! All discussions and meetings will be done virtually. For more information about Walking with Purpose and to register, please click HERE.
1. One Hour Mini-Lessons
- Why Sola Scriptura Can Never Work by Steve Ray
  
  Date: Monday, January 25, 8:00 - 8:45 PM EST
  Location: zoom conference
  Cost: FREE
  To register: Email Lorraine Curtin at l orraine.curtin@icloud.com to receive the zoom link.
- Steve Ray explains why the "Bible Alone" can never work and was never intended by Jesus and the Apostles. We have as Christians the Bible, the Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium which are all essential. Remove one and we have none.
2. The Sunday Mass Readings Explained
- Weekly sessions - come when you can
  
  Program: Dr. Brant Pitre from the Augustine Institute
  Thursdays: Video begins at 9:30 EST, discussion starts at 10:15, ends around 11:00 AM using video conferencing via Zoom app
  Cost: FREE
  To view the full videos, receive the outline for the session, and join in the discussion via a zoom link, please contact Lorraine Curtin at lorraine.curtin@icloud.com.
- Clear, profound, practical
  
  Would you like to get more out of the Sunday mass readings? Dr. Brant Pitre from the Augustine Institute presents an easy to understand commentary each week of all three Scripture readings with a robust teaching pairing together the Jewish Scriptures and the Jewish tradition along with the teaching of the early Church Fathers and the Catechism. See the connections to the whole story of salvation and develop your ability to hear and understand God’s Word.
3. Genesis to Jesus: Journey Through Scripture
- A 12-week study
  
  Study Program: Presented by Dr. Scott Hahn and Matthew Leonard from the St. Paul Center.
  
  Tuesdays, 10 - 11 AM EST, Jan 5 - Mar 16
  or
  Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST, Jan 7 - Mar 18
  
  Materials needed:
  
  The Catechism of the Catholic Church - available for free at this link
  
  Genesis to Jesus workbook - see how to purchase below
  
  A Father Who Keeps His Promises book by Scott Hahn (optional) - can be purchased online or loaned from the library
  
  Cost: $24.95 + $5 shipping + tax. This purchases provides the workbook and a 4-month streaming video credit.
  HOME DELIVERY: Please order the workbook with streaming video at this link.
  Questions and/or to register: Email Lorraine Curtin at lorraine.curtin@icloud.com.
- About this study
  
  Understanding the Bible requires an understanding of its “plot.” And the Bible’s plot is the story of salvation history. It is the story of human salvation unfolding in history according to God’s plan. You and I need to read the Bible from the heart of the Church if we are to make sense of the Scriptures and apply them to our lives as Catholics. This includes an understanding of why we should read them and how we should read them. In Genesis to Jesus we’ll study the divine covenants that God made with humanity in the course of salvation history. We’ll focus on his Old Testament covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and then we’ll see how each is fulfilled in the New Testament covenant that God makes with the world through Jesus Christ.