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The first words placed in the mouth of Christ in John’s Gospel are not: “Follow all these rules or you’re going to hell.” Rather, Christ probes our hearts with a question: “What are you looking for?” (John 1:38).

Christianity is not primarily a religion of law, as it is so frequently considered. It is first and foremost a religion of longing. The purpose of God’s law is to point our longing toward real satisfaction and away from the counterfeits. The “whole life of the good Christian is a holy longing,” wrote Saint Augustine. “That is our life, to be trained by longing.”

In this life-changing series, Christopher West takes you on an eye-opening tour of the first pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church – beginning with the “ache” of human longing and ending with a vision of the Creed like you’ve never heard – and in the process demonstrates beyond any shadow of a doubt that Christianity is not the backward list of prohibitions it is so often assumed to be. Rather it’s the religion of desire that holds out to us the hope of infinite bliss and fulfillment.

Cost is $25. Includes workbook and supplemental book entitled “Fill These Hearts”

TUESDAY, 10 am - 12 pm —Beginning November 30 in the Melancon Center

WEDNESDAY, 10 am - 12 pm— Beginning December 1 in the Melancon Center

Deadline to register is November 19.
 
Those interested in joining the Tuesday or Wednesday morning group are asked to contact Carol Rooney, carolbrooney @ aol.com or 460-0318.

Join us for this Great Adventure Bible Timeline series, a simple way to get the big picture of the bible by focusing on the story that runs throughout Sacred Scripture .  In this study you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Faith.  During this study each participant will have a workbook, plan to spend approximately 90 minutes/week in personal study reading scripture and answering a series of questions.  Each session begins with a small group discussion and then a video presentation.  This series is designed to foster familiarity with the Bible, growth in bible reading and study, opportunities for personal engagement in the Word of God and faith sharing with others. Look forward to beginning this Great Adventure.

Cost is $38.

MONDAY, 10 am - 12 pm —Beginning October 11th in the John Paul II Room in the Melancon Center. Deadline to register is September 27th.

Those interested in joining the Monday morning group are asked to contact Kathleen Val, kathleenval @ gmail.com.

Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a ten-week study program presented by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri. Filmed on-location in the Holy Land and anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, this study explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today.

Cost: $34.00

THURSDAY, 9:45 am - 12 pm —Next study coming soon! Bible Study begins at 10 am starting on December 2nd. Deadline to register is November 11th.
 
Please contact Denise Redmann, redmannhoffman @ aol.com to join the Thursday morning study group.

If you have been waiting for a Bible series to quench your thirst for Scripture study, well look no further! In this 13-part series, Dr. Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins team up to bring you the most comprehensive guide for understanding the message and meaning of God’s Word. The Father's Plan: Salvation History from Genesis to the Catholic Church provides an overview of the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. It is easy-to-follow, yet amazingly deep.

Jeff begins each session with the chronological framework of Salvation History in the Bible’s timeline and Scott fills in this historic setting with important theological concepts. Our Father’s Plan stands alone as an excellent program for those interested in serious Bible study. You are in for a real treat as these two great teachers help you discover the beauty of God’s Word.

Cost: $20.00.

THURSDAY, 6:45 - 8:00 pm — begining September 16th for 12 weeks in the Melancon Center. Deadline to register is September 12th.

Those interested in joining the Thursday evening group are asked to contact Mary Jeandron at maryms777@aol.com or 504-858-4464. 

The St. Catherine of Siena Adult Scripture Study program combines personal Bible reading, Catholic study books and pro-grams. The scripture study is designed to help parishioners deepen their faith and make a real connection between faith and everyday life. Currently, classes run weekly from September through April. Summer short classes are also available

For more information please contact Carol Rooney at carolbrooney@aol.com