The class will be a survey of key texts from the Old and New Testaments. We will approach the text from more of an academic perspective using the historical theological methodology of the Quadriga, which are the four senses of Scripture taught by the Church Fathers. Class time will be a mixture of lecture on background information and interpretation-focused discussion. The group will meet Wednesdays, September 7-November 30 (excluding November 23) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Holy Family South Hall.  Required Materials: Catholic Bible To find contact information for group leader and to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.    

What do we mean when we say “God”? Misconceptions about God abound, even among Christians, and these misconceptions can become obstacles in our relationship with God. Join Augustine Institute Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Klein for a careful study of Scripture that will lead you to a deeper and clearer awareness of who God is, equipping you to share this truth with others. Starting in the Old Testament, Dr. Klein presents what God says about himself at various points in salvation history, and how he revels to Israel that “the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). Moving to the New Testament, Dr. Klein shows how this one God then reveals himself as three. Along the way you’ll get answers to questions such as, How can God be transcendent and personal? If God is one, how can Jesus be God? What does it mean that “God is love” (1 John 4:8)? Why is the doctrine of the trinity the central mystery of our faith when the word “Trinity” never appears in the Bible? Produced from our state-of-the-art studios, this dynamic program combines an in-depth biblical study with insightful questions, an explanation of common misunderstandings regarding God, and personal reflections that will strengthen your […]

In The Bible Timeline from Ascension Press: The Story of Salvation, presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the Bible and introduce you to the Wonderful Narrative of the Bible in a way that will transform your life. The group will meet Thursday, September 8-December 15 (excluding November 24) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Limit 10 attendees. Required Materials: The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation ($38) To find contact information for group leader and location, as well as to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.    

What is the Bible, where does it come from, and what is its purpose? How are Catholics supposed to read the Bible and what story does it tell? These are the ever-important questions answered in Genesis to Jesus. Join us to learn the basic Catholic principles for reading Scripture and to survey the broad outlines of the books of the Bible and their place in the story of salvation. The group meets at two times: Mondays, September 12-December 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Holy Family South Hall OR Fridays, September 9-December 9 (excluding November 25) from 6:00 to 7:30 am in the Holy Family South Hall. Required Materials: Genesis to Jesus Workbook ($25), A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn ($19 if ordered through Holy Family, cheaper on Amazon), Catholic Bible, & Catechism of the Catholic Church. To find contact information for group leader and to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.

Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance examines many important themes that are still relevant in today’s Christian culture and society—the nature of marriage, the purpose and role of the Church, the preeminence of grace in God’s plan, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Presenter Jeff Cavins explores what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, a household, a mystery, a communion, a bride, and an army. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance shows the treasures that await us as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God. The group will meet Fridays, September 23-November 18 (excluding October 14) from 9:00 to 10:30 am in the Holy Family Fireside Room. Limit 12 attendees.  Required Materials: Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance Workbook & Videos ($35) To find contact information for group leader, as well as to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.    

Welcome to the Gospel of John—a whole new way to encounter Jesus. How well do you know Jesus? Do you want to get to know him better? Have you ever really encountered him? Have you been waiting a long time to do so? This study will introduce you to people and stories you won’t meet or find anywhere else in the Bible. Your goal will be to personally meet Jesus yourself—to discover that He is your one true spiritual home and to develop a more significant relationship with Him. The group will meet Fridays, September 2-November 11 (excluding September 16 and October 21) from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Limit 15 attendees. Required Materials: The Turning Point Workbook ($19) To find contact information for group leader, as well as to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.