Bible Studies

For inquiries or questions contact Chad Grube, Associate Director of Faith Formation. cgrube@parish.dol-in.org or 765-865-9964  ext 204.

Dear Fellow Parishioners in Christ,

We have many different Bible Study options and styles available depending upon your own preferences. I have detailed them below.  If you would like to start participating in any of these or have any additional questions, please send them my way.  You are also more than welcome to join a study that is already in session and no prior attendance at previous studies is required.

NOTE:  The parish owns all the materials from previous Ascension Press studies; so arrangements can be made for anyone who wishes to go back to any of those. Also, whenever someone purchase one of the Ascension Press workbooks, he/she also has access to digital streaming of that series during the entire study and often for a short while after, too.

TUESDAYS:  Book of Hebrews (using Ignatius Press materials)
Begins on Tuesday, September 20 from 9-10:30 am in the OLP Room in the Admin Building at Saint Patrick.
Contact Diane Blankenberger for more info:  dcblank@comcast.net.

 

Takes place in the Saint Vincent de Paul Room #109 at SJA.

Generally meets year round.

Open to all.

Format:  Reflection on Sunday readings as well connection to the Catechism. 

Costs:  Free (just bring your Bible & Catechism) 

This men's group is currently studying the Book of James.

Takes place at Saint Patrick in the Administration Building.

Generally meets from Labor Day through Memorial Day, but the group decides their own plan for each summer.

Open to men ONLY.

Using the resources from Ascension Press (see:  https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-studies).

Format:  Read some source material ahead of time and answer a few questions in a workbook.  Then have a group discussion with questions provided by Ascension Press, followed by watching a 30-45 minute engaging video about the content, presented by experts.

Costs:  You can participate without a workbook, but the workbook is encouraged.  (Ranges from $20-$35 each, and is good for 10-24 sessions, depending on the study). 

Previous studies include:  The Bible Timeline, Matthew, Acts, Exodus, Psalms, Oremus, A Biblical Walk through the Mass, Mary:  A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, Revelations, Romans, 1st Corinthians, EPIC--A Journey through Church History, The Prophets, Ephesians

Current study:  James (Started on April 7th; Concludes on September 29th)

Future studies:  Wisdom, Galatians (EXACT BOOK AND DATES STILL TBD)

Current study:  The Book of James

FRIDAYS:  Book of James (using Ascension Press materials)
Begins on Friday, September 9 from 9-11 am in the St. Thomas Aquinas Room at Saint Joan of Arc.
If anyone is interested in alternative days and times please contact Chad Grube to make arrangements.
Optional workbooks connected to the study are encouraged ($32--see Chad for purchase).


Future studies:  The Prophets (January 6-March 10, 2023); Hebrews (March 24-May 26, 2023); Ephesians (FALL 2023)

FRIDAYS:  What We Believe (using Ascension Press materials)
The next study is a 10-part series on the basics of the faith in lieu of the normal Bible study.
Begins on Friday, January 6 from 9-11 am in the St. Thomas Aquinas Room at Saint Joan of Arc.
If anyone is interested in alternative days and times please contact Chad Grube to make arrangements.
Optional workbooks connected to the study are encouraged ($34--see Chad by Dec. 7 for purchase).