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, September 13, 2022
9:00-10:30 am – A new Bible study, Letter to the Hebrews, will begin on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.  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. 

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) 

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

Beginning September 9, 2022 the group will be studying The Book of James.

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, EPIC--A Journey through Church History, Romans, 1st Corinthians, No Greater Love

Current study:  James (Starts on September 9th; Concludes on November 18th)

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