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.    

“In the fundamental prayer of the Church, the Eucharist, the heart of our life is not merely expressed but is realized day after day. At the most profound level, the Eucharist has to do with Christ alone. He prays for us; he puts his prayer on our lips, for only he can say: This is my Body – This is my Blood” (119.) Such words from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, written while yet Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, invite usto encounter the Lord who comes to meet us in reality. By taking Ratzinger as our teacher, we can find in his book - a collection of homilies, addresses, and articles–what is needed to live, to pray the Holy Mass and to worship the Eucharistic Heart of our Lord. The group will meet Saturdays, September 24-November 19 (excluding October 1 & 22) from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Basement. Required Materials: God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) ($15) To find contact information for group leader, as well as to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.