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Local Parish Bible Studies

Glen Ellyn, St. James the Apostle Parish
Day/Time Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am
Description of  program

G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together) - a "casual, conversational group that does not require participants to be experts, open to all adult parishioners and friends."

Current program: "12 Strong Women of God: Biblical Models for Today"  

Location

St. James Hall 2/3, entrance, Door E, off Ministry Center Lot

490 S. Park Avenue

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Contact Lisa Wallace 630-790-0940, or Maureen Oloffsson at moyearbooks@sbcbglobal.net
Kankakee, St. Martin of Tours Parish
Day/Time Tuesdays, 11:00 am - 1 pm
Description of  program "Soup & Soul" - Uses Loyola Press- Six Weeks With the Bible series. Soup luncheon included.
Location

907 S. 9th Avenue

Kankakee, IL 60901

Contact Connie Smith 815-932-7911
Kankakee, St. Theresa Parish
Day/Time Wednesday 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Description of  program

Spanish program self-created

English program uses ______________ series

Location

361 N. St. Joseph Avenue

Kankakee, IL 60901

Contact

Fr. Tom Cargo (Spanish), Sr. Dolores McKinney (English)

815-933-7683

Lockport, St. Joseph
Day/Time

10 a.m. Fridays, except First Fridays (Lectionary study)

Description of  program

(Fridays) Lectionary readings for following Sunday

Location

410 S. Jefferson Street (Rectory)

Lockport, IL 60441

Contact

Jeanne Cosgrove 815-838-0187

Lombard, Christ the King Parish
Day/Time

1st, 3rd Wednesdays each month (no summer)

7:30--9:00 pm

Description of  program Little Rock Scripture Study, Collegeville Bible Study - assigned reading of scripture and commentaries in advance of gathering.
Location

East Room, lower level of rectory

1501 S. Main Street

Lombard, IL 60148

Contact Don or Judy Knox, 630-629-3028
Naperville, St. Margaret Mary Parish
Day/Time Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 am, 7:30-9:30 pm
Description of  program Parish self-created program
Location

St. Margaret Mary Parish

1450 Green Trails Drive

Naperville, IL 60540

Contact Pat Frank (call parish at 630-369-0777)
Naperville, Ss. Peter and Paul Parish
Day/Time

Sessions will be offered during some of our children’s Religious Education classes: every other Tuesday 4:00-5:15pm, every other Wednesday 4:15-5:30pm, and every other Saturday 9:00-10:15am. 

Description of  program

Adults, Know Your Faith!!!  Ss. Peter and Paul will host a study on the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.  The sessions will be a look at the teachings of the Catholic Church and how these doctrines relate to our lives as followers of Christ.  All are welcome at any or all sessions. 

Location

Ss. Peter and Paul Parish

Social Hall

36 N. Ellsworth Street
Naperville, IL 60540

Contact See the web site www.sspeterandpaul.net for a full and detailed calendar of topics.
Naperville, Ss. Peter and Paul Parish
Day/Time

The study will be offered at two different times: Monday evenings from 7-9pm and Tuesday mornings from 9-11 am, both in the Social Hall.  We begin Tuesday Sept 6th and Monday September 12th, respectively.

Description of  program

The Great Adventure Bible Study – The Gospel of Matthew

Last year over 80 parishioners joined weekly for a “bird’s-eye-view” of the biblical story.  This year we are “swooping down” to explore the Gospel of Matthew in detail.

This 24-week study will engage you in the scriptures through reading, reflection questions, group discussion, and video lectures by Jeff Cavins.

Location

Ss. Peter and Paul Parish

Social Hall

36 N. Ellsworth Street
Naperville, IL 60540

Contact Registrations are now open.  Visit the website www.sspeterandpaul.net for information and to register or call Denise at 630-718-2156 to register.  You must register by September 1 to guarantee receiving materials. 
Plano, St Mary Church
Day/Time

Six Week Bible Study Thursdays

7pm – 9pm

Jan 12,Jan 19,Jan 26,Feb 2,Feb 9,Feb 16

 
Description of  program

Flyer

Following the interpretive pattern of the authors of Scripture and the Fathers of the Church, The Bible and the Virgin Mary examines the role of Mary in salvation history. Through typology (types of Mary we find in the bible), we study her role as the New Eve, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Queen Mother. This study also examines Catholic doctrine with regard to the Blessed Virgin, answering common objections along the way.

Location

 

St. Mary Catholic Church

1001 N. Center St.

Plano, Illinois 60545  

Contact

Jan Dunn

630-552-1505

Or sign up on the clipboard at the back of the church.

Wheaton, St. Michael Parish
Day/Time

Thursdays, 12-2 p.m. (child care provided)

Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.

Description of  program

4- year parish-created program

(small groups meeting together, some large-group sharing)

Year I: Old Testament Foundations: Genesis through Kings

Year II: New Testament Foundations - Jesus & Discipleship    (Currently in progress)

Year III: Old Testament Continued: Exile & Restoration

Year IV: Both Testaments Concluded: The Word in the Hellenistic World

Location

317 W. Willow Avenue

Wheaton, IL 60187

Contact Matt Pozen  630-665-2250
Elmhurst, Immaculate Conception Parish
Day/Time

Sept. 10,2011 - Mar. 31,2012.  

Saturdays, 8:30 to 10am

Description of  program

The Great AdventureThe Bible Timeline

This video program traces the bloodline of Jesus through the 14 narrative books of the Bible.  It helps us to see and remember the “big picture” told in the Scriptures.  Individual study is followed by group discussion and a lecture by renowned Bible teacher and author Jeff Cavins. 

Location

Immaculate Conception Parish Rectory

134 Arthur Street

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Contact

For more information, contact the Faith Formation Office

at 630-530-3483

FOX VALLEY CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY

Day/Time Wednesdays 9:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Description of  program

Inter-parish (inter-diocesan) program sponsored by Resurrection, Wayne; St. John Neumann, St. Charles, IL; St. Patrick, St. Charles, IL; St. Peter, Geneva; Holy Cross, Batavia

                Winter 2012 session: February 1 – March 14, 2012

                Materials: Praying with Scriptures by Demetrius R. Dumm, OSB; Little Rock Scripture Study Guide.

                Child care provided.

Location

Resurrection Catholic Community

30W350 Army Trail Road (NW corner Army Trail & Route 5

Wayne, IL 60184

Contact Ann Reilly 630-879-0489 (pre-registration required)
WINFIELD - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Day/Time

Adult Education Classes Open to Everyone

All classes in Sebahar Hall on designated Thursday nights at 7 p.m.

Description of  program

February 2- A One Night Summary of the Book of Revelations

This class is a must to make! Revelations is the most misunderstood book in the Bible.  Come find out what the story really means and discover the real author and the real meaning of the number 666.

February 9- Understanding Christian Symbols

Have you ever looked at Christian art, stained glass windows or

sculptures and wondered what the small symbols, patterns and colors meant? Here is an opportunity to learn the answers to the stories trapped in the art.

February 16- Parables and Their Real meanings

Jesus was a master at telling parables.  He wrapped so many layers and so much depth into these short stories that it is a perpetual treasure for us to uncover all of the meaning.

Location

St John the Baptist

0s233 Church St
Winfield, IL 60190

Contact

Chris Strong, Adult Education Coordinator

(630) 682-4400

DOWNERS GROVE - ST JOSEPH PARISH
Day/Time Mondays,
Jan. 9- April 2
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Description of  program

James - Pearls for Wise Living

A DVD Study featuring Jeff Cavins

Flyer

James is one of the most practical books of the Bible.
Like the book of Proverbs, it is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday li fe. These teachings speak loudly to all those who feel torn between the competing demands of this orld and their faith. This study offers“pearls for wise living” by applying the wisdom of James to the present. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances
.

Location

St. Joseph Church
Fitzgerald Hall

4824 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Contact Registration Fee is $22
Call St. Joseph Parish Center
630-964-0216
or email antoniasummers@gmail.com
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