Christianity is “an encounter with a Person,” Jesus Christ.
The St. Columba Office of Religious Education has put together a variety of ways in which you can engage with your Faith. These sessions are designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic Church and the Christian Faith.
- Weekly bulletin column: Q’s from the Pews where parishioner questions relating to the Church or Christian Faith are answered.
- Monthly Sunday Infusions of Faith: Short topic presentations offered periodically on Sundays between the 8am and 10:30 Masses. No prep needed, just come and learn.
- Quarterly Exploring your Faith Courses: These are offered three times a year and cover a topic area in more depth. Sessions are weekly over 5-6 six weeks, and offered in both at AM or PM times. Included in these interactive discussions are a book, reference material and PowerPoints/ videos. The PPT and videos are posted on our website here after the course for continued self-study.
- Online short educational videos and Power Points. Our YouTube channel is regularly updated with videos to inspire and educate you on your journey of faith! Here is a link to the Catholic Faith Journey videos playlist.
If you would like to attend a course, register via the website. If you have any questions, please contact James Gregory, DRE@saintcolumbachurch.org
INFUSION of Faith Presenters needed: Do you have a particular passion for an aspect of faith life that you would like to share with your fellow parishioners. The office of Religious Education would like to hear from you. Contact Jim via email at DRE@saintcolumbachurch.org or call (570) 784-0801 x4
Upcoming Classes:
- Summer/Fall 2025 Study: Vatican II: The Unfolding Story & Keys to the Documents
During this Jubilee year, Pope Francis has offered indulgences for those who study the documents of Vatican II. This 9-week class unlocks the richness of the Dogmatic Constitutions of Vatican II. Using the book “Reclaiming Vatican II: What it (Really)Said, what it means and How it calls Us to Renew the Church” (Fr. Blake Britton Ave Maria Press) supplemented by “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II” (George Weigel) we will seek to understand the meaning behind Vatican II and set in contrast many misconceptions. We will explore the pivotal papal documents of John Paul II and Benedict XVI seeing how they provided the keys to understanding Vatican II. Classes available AM or PM in a repeated fashion. Presented by James Gregory, M.A in Theological and Educational Ministry
July 28th – October 1st 2025 (9 weeks)
St. Columba Parish Center 342 Iron St. Bloomsburg, PA
08:30 AM or 06:30 PM 1.5 hrs. each
Mondays 7/28; 8/4,11,18,25; 9/1,15,22,29
