Adult Studies Programs and Overview
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Why Adult Studies?
Do you desire to find purpose and meaning in your adult spiritual life? Whether one is taking new steps from adolescence into adulthood, building family or vocational milestones in the daily walk of midlife, or reflecting upon life experiences within the later years, what remains constant in our Catholic faith Tradition is the loving and merciful invitation from God to follow Jesus Christ.
Adult studies at St. Luke’s aims to provide learning, reflection, and sharing opportunities in both large and small group gatherings to help adults grow in relationship with Christ. Such opportunities range from Bible Studies that enrich your understanding of Sacred Scripture, to taking a closer look at Catholic teachings that help us better appreciate our Sacred Tradition, to casual small group gatherings that yield practical life application from reflecting upon all sorts of spiritual topics.
Meeting together in this way not only builds our knowledge of God but strengthens our faith, brings transformation to our spiritual lives, imparts a sense of community among participants, and ultimately enables us to be close to God and an encouragement to those around us.~~~~~~~~
Please consider joining no matter what adult stage of life you are at. While the amount of offerings vary throughout the year, new ideas for adult studies at St. Luke’s are ever growing.
For further questions or information email:Tony Joseph
[email protected]
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From Genesis to Jesus
What is the Bible? Where does it come from? What is its purpose?
In this series we will find answers to these questions as well as a panoramic vision of salvation history and our place in it.Monday EveningsSeptember 15 - December 17:00 - 8:30 PMSt. Luke's Parish Center Room 23Facilitated by Corrine WhitmoreThe Mass
Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Barron and be transformed though insights on
this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord, Jesus Christ. See how the Mass
brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it revolves around a call from
God and a response from his people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately
joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist.Tuesday EveningsSeptember 30 - November 47:00 - 8:30 PMSt. Luke's Parish Center Room 26Facilitated by Jim Bruce
Materials providedThe Freedom that Comes with Forgiveness
Staying in unforgiveness can keep us in a place of powerlessness, but extending forgiveness is an act of grace that liberates the offender and the offended. Most importantly, forgiveness honors God and further extends His reign; “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done”.We will look at examples of forgiveness in the Scriptures and be reminded of the provision provided to help us deal with these deeper heart issues: the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Wednesday EveningsOctober 22 & 29 and November 19
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Tuesday evening November 257:00 - 8:00 PMSt. Luke's Parish Center Conference Room 26Facilitated by Annie WoodmanThe Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
The most popular Catholic Bible study of all time is now taking you around the world, uncovering the story of salvation.The Bible Timeline is a powerful and immersive journey through Scripture from Creation to the establishment of the Church. With all-new videos in breathtaking locations across the Holy Land, Egypt, Rome, and beyond, this updated edition brings God’s Word to life like never before.
Wednesday Mornings
November 5 - April 2910:00AM - 12:00 PMTHIS STUDY is REMOTE over ZOOM
ORThursday evenings
November 6 - April 307:00 - 9:00 PMTHIS STUDY is REMOTE over ZOOMFacilitated by Rosemarie Kellett
Workbook order link will be sent in late SeptemberFaith and Fellowship for Moms
Come join fellow moms while your child is at Faith Formation class to connect with others and foster your own faith development. It's easy to prioritize the spiritual growth of your child, but what about your own? Have you lost touch with the Catholic faith and are unsure of what you believe in these days? Do you have questions and uncertainty in your relationship with God? Do you want to improve your trust and love of Jesus? Do you want to meet other moms and make friends? If yes to any of these, then come pop-in any Sunday to meet! No prereading is required. We will start with a short prayer and then read that Sunday's Gospel as a starting point for discussion. Additional short readings may be provided to reflect on during the meeting. This group is meant to foster a place where we can voice our fears and concerns, while also offering each other practical advice and accountability on improving our relationship with Jesus. We hope you will join!Sunday mornings between 9 and 11 AM mass
and follows kids' faith formation schedule10:00 - 11:00 AMSt. Luke's Parish Center Room 23FACILITATORS: Christine Sobolewski and Ellen GualtieriNO SIGN UP NECESSARY - JUST DROP BY!LIVING THE SUNDAY GOSPEL
All are welcome to attend a 50 minute gathering time after 9:00 AM mass or before 11:00 AM mass to debrief and gain insight on the Sunday mass Gospel reading by reflecting and sharing insights, practically applying them to our life circumstances.
Let this time empower you to gradually integrate the way of Jesus into your personal life. It may be as simple taking that word or phrase and activating it within the choices you make such as responding with a courageous yes or no within a difficult situation, listening better, speaking up, letting go of worry, hurt, pain, shame, fear....you name it, these are real matters that we all grapple with in our human condition.
Our time aims to be punctual (50 minutes), purposeful, practical, spiritual, and relational as we will have time to discuss the meaning of the Gospel message. How refreshing it is to exchange the realities of life with others on the journey of faith!10:00 - 11:00 AMSt. Luke's Parish Center Room 23FACILITATED by Tony JosephNO SIGN UP NECESSARY - JUST DROP BY!ST. LUKE's MEN'S GROUP
Gatherings to assist men in building a stronger and closer relationship with Jesus through fellowship, faith formation, and prayerWHEN: The Following TUESDAYS in the Parish Hall
6:30 - 7:45 PM
September 23
October 28
November 18
December 16
WHAT WE DO:
A simple meal and fraternity
Watch and discuss a short faith-based video
Conclude with prayer
ALL ARE WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US! BIENVENIDOS!