Exploring Your Faith

Jim Gregory, Director of Religious Education, DRE@saintcolumbachurch.org (570) 784-0801

Exploring Your Faith:  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.

  • On- line 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Weekly bulletin column: Q’s from the Pews where parishioner questions relating to the Church or Christian Faith are answered.

If you would like to attend a course, register via the website. If you have any questions, please contact James Gregory, DRE@saintcolumbachurch.org

THEOLOGY SERIES LEADERS: The office of Religious Education is always looking faithful Catholics who would like to share their faith and knowledge with others. If you have the knowledge, desire and feel you are called to this ministry please contact me. We welcome your involvement. There are many ways you can help: Lead a study, become a facilitator, or help with organization and set-up.

Contact Jim via email at DRE@saintcolumbachurch.org or call (570) 784-0801 x4

UPCOMING CLASSES:

  • Lent 2025 Study: Passion & Physiology- How Human was Christ?
    The humanity of Christ was and continues to be debated. To this day people still ask: How human could the Son of God be. The Catholic Faith holds that the Christ was Fully Divine and Fully Human. Only if this is true could Mankind be redeemed. During this study we walk through the life of Jesus described in Scripture and show how he was as fully human as you and I. We will dive into Luke (the physician) and show how his detailed descriptions of the Passion of Christ compare with modern medical physiology. Through this course one can hope to gain a more personal relationship with Jesus as both our GOD and brother who “became flesh and dwelt among us.” Presented by Dr. James Gregory, MATHEM.
  • March 3rd – April 14th 6 weeks
    Mondays 08:30 AM / 06:30 PM 1.5 hrs.
    Book & Videos: No Greater Love (Edward Sri Ascension Press)
    Reference: What Christ Suffered Thomas Mc Govern MD
  • Summer/Fall 2025 Study: Vatican II: The Unfolding Story & Keys to the Documents

    During this 9-week class we will spend our time unlocking 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 Dr. James Gregory, MATHEM

    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
    Wednesdays 7/30; 8/6,13,20,27; 9/10,17,24; 10/1

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