Adult Bible Study: Exodus
Bible study is an opportunity to encounter God as well as learn about who we are as a Church. When people study God’s Word together in groups, they have an opportunity to know each other on a deeper level than is usually possible. It becomes an opportunity to build community and to extend that community in care for others.
Bible study leads to mature faith and active faith. It is not an end in itself, but a path that leads to greater involvement in parish and social ministries. Little Rock Scripture Study provides the tools needed to enter into God’s Word in a way that will lead to transformation.
Bible study leads to mature faith and active faith. It is not an end in itself, but a path that leads to greater involvement in parish and social ministries. Little Rock Scripture Study provides the tools needed to enter into God’s Word in a way that will lead to transformation.
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Our parishes will study Exodus this winter in St. Patrick's parish house on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm beginning on January 24th.
The Exodus is the central event of the Old Testament. Its themes of liberation, wilderness, passover, covenant, and God's dwelling are central for the whole Bible. It tells the story of God calling Moses to be the prophet through whom God will lead the people to freedom from slavery in Egypt and their struggles to learn faithfulness in the wilderness where God makes covenant with them. The 10 commandments form the ethical core of this covenant, while the instructions for building a tent of worship accentuate God's intention to dwell in the midst of the people. |
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The Exodus is the central event of the Old Testament. Its themes of liberation, wilderness, passover, covenant, and God's dwelling are central for the whole Bible. It tells the story of God calling Moses to be the prophet through whom God will lead the people to freedom from slavery in Egypt and their struggles to learn faithfulness in the wilderness where God makes covenant with them. The 10 commandments form the ethical core of this covenant while the instructions for building a tent of worship accentuate God's intention to dwell in the midst of the people.
Daily Personal Study: Spend about 20 minutes a day prayerfully reading and reflecting on a section of Scripture. Questions in the Study Guide direct the reflection and a Bible Commentary provides solid scholarship that leads to deeper understanding.
Weekly Small-Group Sharing (90 minutes): Gather weekly in a group of eight to twelve with a trained facilitator to pray and to share your responses to the study questions in an atmosphere of openness and trust. A brief video lecture will help to develop and clarify the themes of the lesson.
Daily Personal Study: Spend about 20 minutes a day prayerfully reading and reflecting on a section of Scripture. Questions in the Study Guide direct the reflection and a Bible Commentary provides solid scholarship that leads to deeper understanding.
Weekly Small-Group Sharing (90 minutes): Gather weekly in a group of eight to twelve with a trained facilitator to pray and to share your responses to the study questions in an atmosphere of openness and trust. A brief video lecture will help to develop and clarify the themes of the lesson.
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Sample Wrap-Up Lecture:
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Weekly Sessions, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, in St. Patrick's Parish House
Cancelled due to weather January 24 Introduction January 31 Cancelled due to weather February 7 Lessons 1 and 2 February 14 Lesson 3 February 21 Lesson 4 February 28 Cancelled due to weather March 14 Lessons 5 and 6 March 21 Lessons 7 and 8 March 28 Lesson 9 April 4 All are welcome! |
Faith Building Program for Children
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The children in St. Patrick's Faith Formation program will build their faith brick by brick through a study of Exodus, and will continue to learn Catholic prayers and traditions with Our Family Prays.
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Youth Ministry
Our teens continue to be involved in church ministries and service projects.
Anyone over the age of 15 who feels ready to consider preparing for Confirmation, please pick up a brochure in the church and call to set up an interview. Interviews will be held in April and May and preparation for Confirmation this fall begins in June.
Anyone over the age of 15 who feels ready to consider preparing for Confirmation, please pick up a brochure in the church and call to set up an interview. Interviews will be held in April and May and preparation for Confirmation this fall begins in June.
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Call to Celebrate: Confirmation, High School
Each session consists of an opening ritual prayer, age-appropriate content, Scripture, reflection and discussion opportunities, and activities. A program that invites young people to deepen their relationship with God, strengthen their faith and connect to the whole faith community. Special features of the Candidate Book include Signs of Faith, Symbol of the Holy Spirit, Witness of Faith, Faith in Action, and a Share Together section for candidates and their families or sponsors. |