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Fall 2007 Adult Ed Classes Flyer

OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

A variety of classes is offered at St. Peter Chanel, in addition to bible studies, to meet the needs of the anyone who desires a deeper knowledge of the faith, from beginning to advanced studies. A motto of the Catholic faith is "Faith Seeking Understanding". So one of our objectives is to provide support to all to learn both the what and the why of Our Lord's teachings. And at all times you will find an emphasis in these classes that ultimately, the pursuit of truth is the pursuit of knowing the Person Who is the Truth, Jesus Christ, Who reveals the Father.

Important note: Selected adult class presentation mp3 audio and pdf slides will be available under Adult Education → Resources → Multimedia Files.

Check out the current classes, summarized below, and join one or more.

POPE BENEDICT XVI: JESUS OF NAZARETH

Pope Benedict XVI

Instructors: Deacon Mike Bickerstaff, et. al.
Two Opportunities Each Week
Monday Evenings at 7:00pm to 8:30pm in SPC Classroom 1
Wednesday Mornings at 10:00am to 11:30am in SPC Classroom 1
Begins September 17/19, 2007

Nursery Available for Wednesday Morning Class - Children age 1 and walking up to age 5.

12-Week Series Based on Pope Benedict’s Best-Selling Book

Join us as we accompany Pope Benedict XVI as he takes us on his personal search for the “Face of the Lord”. Topics will follow the chapters of the Holy Father's book and include:

Reflections on the Mystery of Christ
The Baptism of Christ
The Temptations of Christ
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God
The Sermon on the Mount, The Beatitudes...
The Lord's Prayer
The Disciples
The Message of the Parables
The Principal Images of John's Gospel
Two Milestones on Jesus' Way
Jesus Declares His Identity

Bring your bible and a copy of Pope Benedict’s book (optional). Each class should offer something of value on its own, so it is not necessary that you attend all classes… attend as many or as few as you are able.

For more information please contact:

Deacon Mike Bickerstaff - Phone: 678-832-1228
email: mbickerstaff@stpeterchanel.org

THE CATHOLIC COFFEE HOUSE

Instructors: Mike Carlton, et. al.
Sundays 9:00am to 10:15am in Blessed Trinity High School Media Center
Begins August 19, 2007

“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15)

We meet together most Sunday mornings for frank discussion on current events and topics touching on Catholic Apologetics, Theology, Scripture, Morality and Ethics. Our goal is to have fun, learn something new to enhance your faith and to prepare you to give reason for the joy that is in you when asked about the Catholic faith by non-Catholics.

Be sure to invite a friend… why not invite two?

This is a mid- to large-size group of 25+ people who will meet together most Sunday mornings for frank discussion on current events as well as topics touching on apologetics, theology, the bible, morality and ethics.

Upcoming topics will include:

Justification & Salvation - What does it really mean? Do Catholics earn their way to heaven?
What did the Vatican really say recently about the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church?
What does the Motu Proprio issued recently by Pope Benedict XVI on the older form of the Mass say?
Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest? Can't I go directly to Jesus?
Is the Church really opposed to contraception? If so, why?
Does the Church still teach that Catholics should/can gain Indulgences?
Why all the statues? Do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints?
Does the Church encourage Catholics to read the bible?
Did Jesus really teach that we are to eat his body and drink his blood?
What must Catholics believe about Mary?