Adult Formation – Bible Studies 2024
Cornerstone Scripture Study (Monday Evening)
The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study strives to build, strengthen and deepen a personal and loving relationship with God and His people through prayer and the study of His Word. It is a welcoming place, open to all, no matter where you are on your faith journey with God. It incorporates daily studying the Word, Prayer, daily lessons, small group sharing, personal Reflections, and a Written Commentary.
This year they will be studying the Gospel of Matthew.
The Monday Evening session meets from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Cornerstone Scripture Study (Wednesday Morning)
Our Mission and Values
The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study strives to build, strengthen and deepen a personal and loving relationship with God and His people through prayer and the study of His Word.
The Cornerstone is a fully integrated study of Scripture, offering participants four exposures to each study. Those include a daily individual study guide, weekly small group sessions, commentaries written by a Catholic theologian, and Focus talk and Spiritual Reflections that highlight the personal application of Scripture. Materials receive an imprimatur from the Archbishop of St. Louis.
The cornerstone of The Cornerstone is Prayer.
The Cornerstone Scripture Study is designed to help you establish a habit of daily prayer, share your faith with others and see the relevance of God’s Word in your daily life.
There is no fee for this study.
The 2024-2025 Study will be The Gospel of Matthew on Wednesday Mornings from 9:45 AM – 12 PM.
The Great Adventure
THE GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE STUDIES
Listed below are the different bible study topics and meeting times for this year. In order to sign up for the class, you must follow the links below and submit your registration. That way you will get weekly emails and information about your class.
MATTHEW: COME & GO SERIES
Join us for a come-and-go bible study with no registration, no fees, no homework and no commitment. Just show up as your schedule allows, learn a little about the story of salvation, and enjoy time with your fellow Paduans! Each week, a moderator will start the video lesson, which lasts about an hour. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel and establishes his kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to his people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, this Bible study provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan.
- Sunday Mornings from 10:30am – 12:00pm
- In the Paduan Center from September 22, 2024 – April 6, 2025
MATTHEW – A YEAR LONG CLASS
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel and establishes his kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to his people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, this Bible study provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan.
Matthew portrays Jesus as the true King who fulfills the Law the people of Israel have failed to keep and who introduces the new law that will accompany the New Covenant. In this 24-part study of Matthew’s Gospel, Jeff Cavins explains how Jesus is challenging and empowering us to a new level of holiness and shows how we must be thoroughly immersed in the kingdom of heaven on earth, the Church, to live it.
- Thursday Mornings from 10:00am – noon
- September 19, 2024 – April 10, 2025
- This program is 24 sessions and $ 36.00 for the study set.
PSALMS
The Holy Spirit inspired them. Israel sang them. Christ himself prayed them, as did our Blessed Mother. At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms, prayers from God that help us to pray. In the Psalms: The School of Prayer, discover how these sacred hymns become our heartfelt response to God’s loving and wondrous deeds for us.
In this 11-session Bible study, presenters Jeff Cavins, Tim Gray, and Sarah Christmyer show you how to establish a deeply personal dialogue with God through the Psalms. Learn how to meditate fruitfully on the captivating words of the Psalms using lectio divina and study the many ways the Psalms foretell the life and mission of Jesus.
- Sunday Evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm
- January 12 – April 6, 2025
- This program is 11 sessions and $27.95 for the workbook.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
What is the Catholic Church all about? What does it mean to be Catholic? What do Catholics actually believe?
The Catholic Church is extraordinary. Founded by Christ himself, the Catholic Church is where we encounter God in his Word, his sacraments, and his saints. The Church faithfully proclaims the fullness of faith, leaving no truth out. It proclaims the fullness of life, leaving no person out. It calls all to repent and to believe in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the source of all life and salvation.
Maybe you’ve been Catholic your entire life. Maybe you’re just beginning to explore the Catholic Faith. Wherever you may be in your journey, you will be profoundly moved by the beauty and the richness of the Catholic Church.
- Tuesday Mornings from 10:00am – Noon
- January 14 – April 1, 2025
- This program is 10 sessions and $29.95 for the study set.
HEBREWS
Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith, but its highly refined theological concepts can be difficult for even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack.
Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church.
- Wednesday Afternoons from 12:30 – 2:30pm
- January 22 – March 26, 2025
- This program is 8 sessions and $27.95 for the workbook.
JAMES
Looking for an anchor to hold you steady through the storms of life? Want the secret to finding joy in the midst of trials? Interested in learning to recognize the source of discord and the way to peace? James, one of the most practical books of the Bible, is a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life.
In James: Pearls for Wise Living, Jeff Cavins shows how the teachings of James speak to those of us who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and our faith. Meant to help a fledgling Church live out its faith in the face of persecution and a worldview opposed to the gospel, the book of James will help you discover wisdom you can apply to the present.
- Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 8:30pm
- January 22 – April 9, 2025
- This program is 11 sessions and $27.95 for the workbook.
MARY
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother is an extraordinary pilgrimage that reveals Mary’s unique role in God’s kingdom and in our lives. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of her earthly life, taking you through her joys … and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever. Mary will become a part of your daily life, and in your daily life, you will become more like Christ.
- Thursday Mornings from 10:00am – Noon
- January 16 – March 6, 2025
- This program is 8 sessions and $27.95 for the workbook.
LUKE
The Gospel of Luke takes you on a journey that begins with the foretelling of John the Baptist’s birth and culminates in Jesus’ ascension into heaven. On the road to Emmaus, a story unique to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus gave us the greatest Bible study of all time, laying out his fulfillment of the Old Testament.
In Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled, you will witness key moments in salvation history including the Annunciation, the Nativity, his public ministry, and Jesus’ suffering, death, and glorious Resurrection. There are parables found only in Luke, including the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the rich man and Lazarus which will show you the mercy and compassion that Jesus has for each one of his children.
In this 8-part study, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow will show you the beautiful Biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke, strengthening your prayer life like never before.
- Friday Mornings from 10:00am – Noon
- January 24 – March 21, 2025
- This program is 8 sessions and $27.95 for the workbook.
Walking With Purpose
Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Would you like to connect with other women in our parish community? Are you searching for something more in your life? We invite you to consider joining Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible Study
Two sessions offered:
- Wednesday Afternoons from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
New and current members are invited on September 18th to our Open House/Kick off Meeting. Come and learn more about WWP and meet other women in our WWP community. Breakout sessions for each study will begin September 25th.
Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point (afternoon & evening) (22-lessons).
This Bible study will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, help you form a personal relationship with Christ, and help you find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith. Opening Your Heart is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart and we encourage all participants new to Walking with Purpose to begin here, regardless of previous experience with Bible study.
Two sessions offered:
- Wednesday Afternoons from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Keeping in Balance (afternoon) – (22-lessons)
Come along on a journey throughout Scripture as we discover the relevance of Old and New Testament wisdom to our daily challenges. In this study, we’ll explore biblical ideas for managing life’s pace and pressure while living with calm and steadiness. Your lifestyle of health and holiness awaits.
One session offered:
- Wednesday Afternoons from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Discovering our Dignity (evening) (22-lessons)
Women of the Old and New Testaments were as flawed and broken as we can be, yet the power of God worked in their lives. Discovering Our Dignity will allow you to learn from their experiences and uncover ways to deal with unwanted circumstances and deferred hopes.
Through their stories recorded in Scripture, women of the Bible reach out to touch our “present” in a tender, honest and loving way—woman to woman—with ancient wisdom, sage advice, and insights from sorrowful failures and emotional wounds.
One session offered:
- Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Grounded in Hope (evening) – (17-lessons)
In a world where levels of despair, addiction, and suicide are rising, we need more than clichés or positive thinking. Grounded in Hope, based on the book of Hebrews, will help you encounter Jesus in such a powerful, comforting, and stabilizing way that He can become your lifeline.
Hebrews contains some of the most beautiful passages you’ll find in Scripture. It will comfort you and challenge you. Every word of it has a treasure to mine, and those who are willing to make the effort will be richly rewarded.
One session offered:
- Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday Scripture & Reflection
Join us for the Wednesday Morning Daily Mass at 6:00 AM. Stay after Mass and enjoy some coffee and fellowship as you discuss the readings for the Day.