BIBLE JOURNEY -
ACTS of the Apostles - January 13 through May 2011,
Thursday 9:30am-11:30am or 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Bible Journey is a year round program which encourages participants to talk about the richness of our Catholic tradition in the context of Bible Study. Whether you have attended previous Bible studies or you are a newcomer, we welcome you to this unique experience that combines lecture and small group discussion.
Fr. Bob Erickson, ACTS of the Apostles - The excitement of Pentecost enlivens the early believers in their struggles to establish communities of faith—struggles surprisingly like those today.
- Outline includes:
The Risen Christ and the Restoration of Israel in Jerusalem
The Mission in Judea and Samaria
The Inauguration of the Gentile Mission
The Mission of Paul to the Ends of the Earth
Fr. Bob Erickson, C.S.V., a member of the Clerics of St. Viator, currently resides at the Province Center of the Clerics of St. Viator in Arlington Heights, IL. Fr. Erickson holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago, a master's degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He studied at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambrige, MA during a sabbatical year in 1991-1992. Fr. Erickson continues to give retreats, parish missions, and scripture workshops.
Fee: $30, includes Little Rock Study Guide and Commentary books/materials. To register or for information,
contact Dee at the Adult Faith office, 847-907-3441, dselesky@holyfamilyparish.org
Ministry Leaders:
Sheila Applegate, 847-202-9429, sheila@applegates.com - Jan Wood, 847-705-7919, jan@wood5.com
WORLD RELIGIONS
Presented by: Jerry Leitner, M.A. Theology; M.A. English
Wednesday, February 16, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 2011,
7:00pm-8:30pm
In this series of presentations, each religion will be discussed as an effective way to explore spirituality and the search for the divine. The presentations stress what is best in each religion, focusing on beliefs and practices that have shaped the world and that can deepen an individual's own faith development. The presentations are constructed to be both informative and practical.
February 16 - How to talk about religion: This introductory session introduces religious terminology and methods for examining world religions.
February 23 - Judaism: Jews find it amazing that though they are a minority religion (only 13 million in the world today), God chose them to bring holiness to the world. This study focuses on Jewish contributions to religious insights and the special beliefs and practices that distinguish Judaism.
March 2 - Judaism: beliefs and practices continued.
March 16 - Islam: Islam is the fastest-growing major religion and second in size only to Christianity. Perhaps it is also the most misunderstood religion -- especially in the West where the actions of some extremists are seen as representing the entire Islamic world. This discussion focuses on the life of Mohammed; his teachings in the Koran and the Hadith; the major divisions in Islam; and Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
March 23 - Islam: beliefs and practices continued.
March 9 is Ash Wednesday - no session scheduled.
L.E.A.D., Lay Enrichment And Development, the CALLED Program
It’s one thing to hear about it; it’s quite another to experience it for yourself. Join with Fr. Terry and past participants to hear about L.E.A.D., Lay Enrichment And Development-The CALLED Program.This adult faith program has been envisioned to accommodate those who would like to register for only one year, but have the option of completing the two year program. If you are interested in faith enrichment, personal growth, becoming an educated Catholic and discerning gifts for leadership in ministry, this might be the time to ask yourself if you are being CALLED to L.E.A.D. The program is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 2010, on Thursdays at 7:00pm-9:00pm. Fee: $200 per year. To register or for information, contact Dee at the Adult Faith office, 847-907-3441, dselesky@holyfamilyparish.org
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