St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
ADULT BIBLE & FAITH STUDIES

Deacon Carlos Barrera
[email protected]

Catholic Adult Bible & Faith Studies are presented each quarter, covering the Church’s history, Scripture, faith and liturgy. Studies involve lively discussions. Great friendships and a sense of community are made in these small communities. All are welcome!

BIBLE STUDIES
 For more information on a Bible study, or to register,
 email [email protected] unless otherwise indicated below.

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60 MINUTES

Sundays (follows EFF calendar) • 10:30 am to 11:45 am • Family Life Center
Facilitator (and to register): Marvin Abney • [email protected]

Wednesdays (follows EFF calendar) • 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm • Family Life Center
Facilitator (and to register): TBD • [email protected]

The Catholic Faith as you've never seen it before.
Sundays, beginning September 8, 2024
Wednesdays, beginning September 11, 2024

Journey around the world and deep into the Catholic Faith in all its richness, history, beauty, goodness, and truth in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography. Travel with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. You'll be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture, claiming more than one billion of Earth’s people.

From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda; from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City; the fullness of CATHOLICISM is revealed.

Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith.

MONDAYS

The Bible Timeline
Mondays, September 9, 2024 through March 24, 2025
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm • Family Life Center
Facilitators (and to register): Bill & Karen Walsh • [email protected]

This is a foundational study that has helped thousands of Catholics learn to read the Bible. The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible from Genesis through Acts. You will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. You will learn the critical people, places, and events of the Bible and learn how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. It ties all of Scripture together by following God’s “family plan” from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. It simplifies things by focusing on fourteen narrative books that tell the story of salvation from beginning to end. This is the study that inspired the Father Mike Schmitz Bible in a Year Podcast.

ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom
Mondays, January 6, 2025 through March 24, 2025
9:30 am to 11:30 am • Family Life Center
Facilitators (and to register): Sam & Nancy Roberts • [email protected]

Acts is the story of how a few Christians, empowered by the Holy Spirit, were chosen to bring Christ and the Good News to the ends of the earth. They faced secular forces, internal strife, and hostile crowds, and despite all of this, they brought the kingdom of God to a broken world and the love of God to the hearts of men. Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom traces how the gospel witness spread outward in waves from Jerusalem, and reveals how the seeds of Church structure and authority took root. Presenter Jeff Cavins shows how the joys and struggles of the early Christians in living the life of Christ apply to us today. Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom will help you to see your place in the Church as a disciple of Christ.

Prophets
Mondays, April 28, 2025 through July 7, 2025
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm • Family Life Center
Facilitators (and to register): Bill & Karen Walsh • [email protected]

We live in trying times. There is uncertainty every time we leave our own doorstep. God sent prophets at critical times to call his people back to their covenant relationship with him. Prophets proclaim the consequences of sin, they call people to repentance, and declare God’s faithful love for them. Their words spoken many years ago still shed light on our world today and reveal God’s plan and purpose for us. Why do we read from the prophets at Mass? Does their message ring true to our ears? Not unless we understand what they were saying and why they said it! Can we truly understand what Jesus did and why he did it without understanding the prophetic literature? In The Prophets course we will examine who some of these prophets were, what was their role centuries ago, and the significance of their messages for us today, as well as our own prophetic role in the world.

TUESDAYS

Tuesday Morning Ladies Scripture Study
Tuesdays, September 10, 2024 through May 6, 2025
9:30 am to 11:00 am • Family Life Center
Facilitator (and to register): Elaine Berringer • [email protected]

Psalms — We will be using the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible with commentary by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. Come explore the liturgical poetry of King David and others. “One of the most loved books of the Old Testament.”

WEDNESDAYS

Conversion: Following the Call of Christ
Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 through December 4, 2024
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm • Family Life Center
Facilitator (and to register): Maria Wladika • [email protected]

When you hear the word “Conversion,” what comes to mind? Catholicism defines “conversion” as a life-long process of turning one’s attention and energy toward an ever-deepening relationship with Christ. Join us as we begin the DVD-based program, Conversion: Following the Call of Christ, presented by Fr. Robert Barron.

Using six stories from the Bible, Bishop Barron demonstrates how ordinary, sinful people like us are met by Jesus and called to a better life through him.

Estudio Biblico para Hombres y Mujeres
Los miércoles • 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm • Family Life Center

Facilitador: Luis Martinez • (830) 431-4989

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Fridays • 11:00 am to 12:30 pm • Family Life Center

Fall Quarter: The Case for Jesus by Brant Pitre, PhD.
September 6, 2024 through November 8, 2024 (9 sessions)
Off November 1 (All Saints Day)
Facilitators (and to register): John & Lisa Burnside • [email protected]

For well over a hundred years now, many scholars have questioned the historical truth of the Gospels, claiming that they were originally anonymous. Others have even argued that Jesus of Nazareth did not think he was God and never claimed to be divine. Based on the book of the same name, this study will help lead us to the Truth and defend it! “This will prove to be a most effective weapon… against the debunking and skeptical attitudes toward the Gospels that are so prevalent, not only in academe, but also on the street, among young people who, sadly, are leaving the Churches in droves" - Bp. Robert Barron

Winter Quarter: My Father's Father by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR
November 15, 2024 through February 7, 2025 (6 sessions)
Off November 29, December 20, 27, January 3
Facilitator (and to register): Ree Laughlin • [email protected]

This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus from Fr. Pivonka who upon the death of his father went on an introspective journey to his hometown. His theme in this series is the struggle many of us have in wanting to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters. Join us as Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR takes us on his journey to his hometown to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father.

Spring Quarter: The Chosen, Season 2 with Catholic Commentary
January 24, 2025 through March 14, 2025 (8 sessions)
Facilitator (and to register): Karen Eulberg • [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

We enter into Season 2 of the popular study series as voted by the study group participants who completed the Season 1 study. We will use the same study method as before: Participants prepare by watching each episode from the original series prior to Friday mornings. On Friday mornings we present a Catholic Commentary video using the parish-paid subscription formed.org. The video Presenters Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger address various points along this story of Jesus' life which are used to enhance or clarify understanding using their Catholic Biblical Scholarship.