Simply Christian

 

CommitmentStudyDefending

Phase 1 of the Catechumenate:
What does it mean to be a Christian?

Sundays: February 14- April 25, 2010 @ 6:30- 8 pm

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense was written by Bishop Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham (England) and one of the world’s most highly regarded New Testament scholars. Making use of this book and video segments featuring Bishop Tom, this class explores themajor features of the Christian faith, the Trinity, Jesus, Jesus’ death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit, the Church as God’s people, the nature of Christian worship and prayer, Holy Scripture and the new creation. This class may be taken in addition to Alpha, in place of Alpha or simply for personal growth. All adults and high school students are welcome. Participants will need to purchase a copy of Simply Christian for the class. To register, contact Fr. Michael Petty at mpetty@saint-peters.net.

The schedule for Simply Christian is as follows:

  • February 14: Introduction

     
  • February 21: Echoes of a Voice: Justice and Spirituality

     
  • February 28: Echoes of a Voice: Relationships and Beauty

     
  • March 7: God

     
  • March 14: Israel: God’s Chosen People

     
  • March 21: The Challenge of Jesus

     
  • March 28: The Holy Spirit

     
  • April 4: Easter Day: No Class

     
  • April 11: Worship and Prayer

     
  • April 18: Scripture

     
  • April 25: The Church and the New Creation

Participants will need to purchase a copy of Simply Christian for the class. To register, contact Fr. Michael Petty at mpetty@saint-peters.net.