Adult Faith Studies ​and Ministries

Disciples in Christ Discussion Group

The Holy Family Disciples in Christ discussion group, along with the Holy Spirit, cordially invite you to join us, beginning Friday, May 12, as we strive to “evangelize each other” through the discussion of the next installment of inspirational documents which we examine in depth--Pope Francis’ papal exhortation, Rejoice and Be Glad: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World. 

From the Foreword to Rejoice and Be Glad (Paulist Press Study Edition):

• Gaudete et Exultate (Rejoice and Be Glad) is the most important magisterial text of the Catholic Church on holiness since the “universal call to holiness” contained within Lumen Gentium
• It encourages the faithful to “Find God in all things.”
• It is a guide to “ordinary, next-door holiness.”

And from the Preface:

• “Readers from all walks of life will find here much wisdom and encouragement for their daily journey in the footsteps of Christ.

Discussion Group meetings are held every Friday, 10:00-11:30 am in rooms 12/13. The meetings will continue throughout the summer so feel free to join us whenever you can!

Please view the document at vatican.va or purchase a copy of Rejoice and Be Glad for yourself, and read Chapter 1 by May 12 so that we may begin discussing it on that date. For more information, contact margaret.wood@hfccmail.org.

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Spring 2023 Studies

EXODUS (PART 2)--This study covers the 40 years of wandering in the desert by the Israelites, from the time after crossing the Red Sea to standing on the threshold of the Promised Land. It is the important period during which God gives the Israelites the Ten Commandments and establishes a covenant with them. You do NOT need to have taken Part One to participate in this class! DATES:  January 9-February 27, 2023; Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM, in Classrooms 12/13.

THE WILD GOOSE--This excellent video series on the Holy Spirit with presenter, Fr. Dave Pivonka, is a wonderful way to learn about the Holy Spirit in order to more readily "tune into the Spirit's voice" as He provides guidance and wisdom; grow deeper in love with Jesus Christ; and to better use the gifts of the Spirit. Wednesdays, January 11 to mid-April, with 2 sections from which to choose: Wed. mornings, 10:00-11:30 AM OR Wed. evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM. Both groups meet in Unity Hall.

(FOR LENT) BISHOP ROBERT BARRON'S THE MASS--This profound study dives deeply into the theological aspects of the Mass, allowing one to better understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the Mass. It will be offered on Tuesdays, February 14-April 4, with 2 sections from which to choose:  Tues. mornings, 10:00-11:30 AM OR ​Tues. evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM. Both groups meet in Unity Hall.

WALKING WITH PURPOSE WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY, "Grounded in Hope"--Based on the Book of Hebrews, this study aims to help women encounter Jesus in a very powerful, comforting, and stabilizing way, so that Jesus may become one's lifeline. There are 2 sections from which to choose: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 AM, beginning January 9; OR Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning January 12. Both groups meet in classrooms 12/13.