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Scripture/Religious Studies

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- It is not manditory for you to order the workbook for the Fulfilled Part II study, but you may do so below if you would like.
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- Which session will you be attending? Mondays from 7:45-8:45 PM Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 AM
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- Workbook only$17.0
- The textbook for this study is the same as the one used in Part One of the Fulfilled series. If you need a copy of the Workbook AND Textbook for the Fulfilled Part II, email Sean McVeigh at s.mcveigh@dbqarch.org before ordering and he can order you both books for a total of $25.00.
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Scripture/Religious Studies provide opportunities to learn about the Bible and/or Church teachings in a welcoming environment. Scripture and Religious study groups meet weekly to learn about and discuss various Scripture passages, Church teachings, Church history, and more. Different topical studies are offered throughout the year. See below for information about current and upcoming series. All adults are welcome to join any group at any time.

How to Participate:

Scripture and religious study groups usually meet in the St. Joseph Room, and we encourage you to join any or all that fit your schedule. In addition, new studies will be ongoing, so checking back often to see what the next study will be.

- Mondays: Lectio Divina Scripture prayer group 6:00 to 6:30 PM - Starting September 10th and running through November 19th. These prayer meetings will be led by Sean McVeigh. Lectio Divina (Latin for "Divine Reading") is a form of praying with the Scriptures where you focus on a small passage and allow it to really sink into your soul through several slow readings. Doing Lectio Divina in a group allows you to hear some of the insight gained by others through this prayerful reading, which can be a spiritually enriching experience.

- Mondays: Scripture Study 6:45 to 7:30 PM - Gospel of Mark beginning September 10th. This is a 4 week series, led by Sean McVeigh. Each meeting will cover four chapters and will focus on understanding the context in which the book was written based on research and study from contemporary scholarship. This is a great opportunity to grow in faith with a minimal time investment and all are encourage to set aside just 45 minutes to grow in their understanding of Sacred Scripture.

- Mondays: Scripture Study 7:45 to 8:45 PM - Fulfilled Part II beginning September 10th. (See below for details) Led by Sean McVeigh. (Please note that the this meeting will be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:00 PM in the Church unless otherwise stated).

- Wednesdays: Scripture Study 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Fulfilled Part II beginning September 12th. Led by Sean McVeigh.

-Thursday: Religious Study - RCIA meets 6:30 to 8:30 PM beginning September 6th - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is designed for people seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church, but anyone who simply wants to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches is welcome to attend. In the program this year, we will be going through the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults as well as supplemental materials. This is a GREAT opportunity to grow in your faith and feel part of the community of others seeking to grow closer to God and enhance their understanding of Church teaching. RCIA is led by Sean McVeigh and the RCIA Team.

-Fridays: “Explore the Saving Power of the Cross,” led by Karen Swindler. Meetings will be held on designated Fridays at 1:00 PM starting September 14^th. These meetings will focus on God's plan of salvation and what that means to us now.

The Fulfilled series that the Monday and Wednesday groups will be looking at explores the biblical roots of Catholicism. It uncovers God’s consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Learn where the blueprint for the Catholic Faith was laid in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfilled it in the New Testament.
This program will help participants:
- Explain how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament in the New
- Become equipped to share their faith concisely
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of the tabernacle’s design, facilities, and function as the skeleton for true faith
- Learn how to answer incomplete, and non-Catholic interpretations of the Bible
  
  The workbook and textbook are not required for this study but are recommended.
For more information regarding any of the above programming, please contact our Adult Faith Formation Director, Sean McVeigh, at s.mcveigh@dbqarch.org or 319.377.4869.