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The following Adult Religious Formation Classes are offered at the Shrine of Saint Bernadette. All classes will deepen your faith and further your knowledge.
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Classes Currently Meeting
Book Study: The Life of Saint Catherine of Siena
Facilitator: Melissa Holt
Course Dates: Saturday mornings from 9:45am to 11:00am
Course Location: Room A-11
Course Start Date: Currently meeting and is continuous
Registration: Contact Melissa Holt at [email protected] or 505-610-4553.
Course Description: became a Third Order Dominican, and dedicated herself to a life of prayer, penance, and works of charity from an early age. As word of her holiness spread, people from all walks of life sought her counsel. She wrote The Dialogue for their spiritual instruction and encouragement. She is well known for her correspondence with Pope Gregory XI who, at her urging, returned the papacy to Rome after 70 years of exile in Avignon. Catherine was devoted to the Eucharist. She lived in intimate communion with Jesus, gave herself tirelessly for His Church, and died spent on April 29, 1380, at the age of 33. Canonized in 1461, Pope Saint Paul VI declared her a Doctor of the Church in 1970, and Pope Saint John Paul II proclaimed her Co-Patroness of Europe in 1999. St. Catherine of Siena testifies to the fruitfulness of an active life grounded in prayer and the Sacraments. This biography is written by Bl. Raymond of Capua, her confessor and spiritual director.
Book ICS PUBLICATIONS ISBN: 978-0-89555-761-2
Take a preview of book by clicking the book cover above!
The Way, Truth, & Life Series
Facilitator: Varies
Course Dates: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Course Location: Church
Course Start Date: Continuous
Registration: Not Required. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
Course Description:
The Shrine of St. Bernadette has formed The Way, Truth, & Life Committee for our Parish. Our mission is to offer free monthly lectures on Catholic catechesis, spirituality, and apologetics. These lectures will give our Catholic community an opportunity to grow in faith and become more fervent disciples of Jesus Christ.
Next lecture will be on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 6:30pm in the Church.
The title of the talk is “Becoming a Catholic Christian" presented by Charles Novaria, parishioner of The Shrine of Saint Bernadette. We hope to see you there!
Saint Bernadette’s Women’s Group
Facilitator: Marie Maestas
Meeting Dates: Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Meeting Location: A-14
Meeting Start Date: Currently meeting and is continuous.
Registration: For more information, please call the Parish Office.
Course Description:
The purpose of this group is to help us draw closer to God and get to Heaven. We will learn about the riches of our Catholic faith and the spiritual journey that leads to Heaven as taught by orthodox Catholic teachers, saints, and Doctors of the Church.
CATECHISM of the Catholic Church Study
Facilitator: Deacon Terry Palmer
Course Dates: Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (until September 6th) and Thursday mornings from 10:00am to 11:00pm
Course Location: Wednesdays in A-14 and Thursdays in Room B-12
Course Start Date: Currently meeting and is continuous.
Registration: No registration is required. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
Course Description:
Join us in exploring the beliefs of the Catholic Church as they are stated in the Catechism. Learn the important tenets of the Church, such as: Why are infants baptized? Does attending Mass wash away sin? What are plenary indulgences? Please bring your Bible and a Catechism book for this class.
Exploring Sunday’s Readings
Facilitator:
Course Dates: Tuesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:00am
Course Location: Room C-5Course Start Date: Currently meeting and is continuous.
Registration: No registration is required. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
Course Description:
Join us in gaining a deeper understanding of the following week’s Sunday Mass readings. We meet weekly throughout the year.
Exploring Sunday’s Readings
Facilitator: Deacon Rudy
Course Dates: Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Course Location: Room C-4
Course Start Date: Currently meeting and is continuous.
Registration: No registration is required. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
Course Description:
Join us in gaining a deeper understanding of the following week’s Sunday Mass readings. We meet weekly throughout the year.