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.

Beginning Tuesday, November 16 – A Marian Bible-Study – Preparing for Advent & Christmas
9:00-10:30 am – A new Bible study will begin on Tuesday, November 16.  It will meet weekly in the Administration Building at St. Patrick after 8:15 am Mass.  It is open to everyone from the pastorate.  It is completely free of charge and all materials will be provided, but RSVPs are appreciated for planning.  Contact Chad Grube at  cgrube@parish.dol-in.org to RSVP. You can also send him any questions you have, and he will forward them to Linda Reed, who will be facilitating the study.

Our next Bible Study will begin on Friday, November 5th from 9-11 am in the St. Thomas Aquinas Room at Saint Joan of Arc.
If anyone is interested in alternative days and times (including the previous Tuesday evening sessions) please contact Chad Grube (cgrube@parish.dol-in.org or 765-865-9964 ext 204) to make arrangements.
Optional workbooks connected to the study are encouraged ($35--see Chad for purchase).

Takes place in the Saint Thomas Aquinas Room #342

Generally meets from after Labor Day through Memorial Day (and off for the summer)

Open to all.

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, Psalms, Gospel of John, Revelation, Oremus, A Biblical Walk through the Mass, Mary:  A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, Wisdom Literature, Galatians, Exodus.

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

Current study:  1st Corinthians (Started on January 14th; Concludes on March 25th)

Future studies:  Wisdom, Galatians, EPIC—A Journey through Church History (EXACT BOOK AND DATES STILL TBD)

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.  Scheduled at the same time as Wednesday breakfast—so you can grab food first.

Costs:  Free (just bring your Bible & Catechism) 

Tuesday Evenings (7:00-8:30 pm)

Takes place in the Frassati Room #302 (or overflows into the adjoining room if numbers merit).

Generally meets from after Labor Day through Memorial Day (and off for the summer)

Open to all.

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:  EPIC-A Journey through Church History, The Bible Timeline, Matthew, Acts, Exodus, Psalms, Gospel of John, Revelation, Oremus, A Biblical Walk through the Mass, Mary:  A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, Wisdom Literature, Galatians

Current study:  Romans - Starts on September 7 after our summer break

Future studies: First Corinthians (Starts November 2), No Greater Love – A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion (Starts in March 2022 for Lent)