THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: At its core Christianity is “an encounter with a Person” Jesus Christ. (Pope Francis). These sessions are designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic Church and Faith. These include traditional Bible studies, videos and movies.  If you would like to attend, 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

ONGOING CLASSES:

Starting August 31: “Jesus the Way, and The Truth and the Life,” A ten-week walk with Jesus from his birth in Bethlehem to His Passion and Resurrection, filmed in the Holy Land and narrated by 3 very prominent Theologians. It includes a workbook, the book “Jesus the Way, and The Truth and the Life” and group discussions.

Starting August 31, 2023, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ending on October 26, 2023

Cost: suggested donation of $30 (covers book and study workbook, collected on first day of the series)

To register, email Jim Gregory, Director of Religious Education, at DRE@saintcolumbachurch.org or call (570) 784-0801

UPCOMING CLASSES:

SIGN UP IN NOVEMBER FOR:

Starting November 20 through  December 23: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri in conjunction with the free book which will be provided this fall. This will be supplemented with in-person study evenings/ days.  There will be 5 sessions which will include a 30 min videos by Dr. Sri covering the material in the book and a facilitated group discussion.

Discover the Beauty and Riches of the Mass!

The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist.

The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

“Dr. Sri’s best-selling study program, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, has been a blessing for thousands over the past decade. … We need to recommit ourselves to the central act of our faith with passion and joy. This marvelously written aid will help us join ourselves to the Lord as he offers himself to the Father in the Sacrifice of the Mass.”

—Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput

OFM Cap., archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia

New features of this 10th anniversary edition of A Biblical Walk Through the Mass include:

• Video footage of a Mass celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia that is woven throughout the series
• A combined Leader’s Guide and Student Workbook that includes the study question responses
• New insights from Dr. Sri