All CARE classes begin the week of September 13.

To register for CARE Classes, please email care@slparish.org

C+A+R+E

Continuing Adult Religious Education

CARE offers a variety of dynamic adult faith formation programs that foster and promote a lifelong understanding of Catholicism, oriented toward embracing a full, vibrant, and active faith.

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. – RE 104

Based on the revised translation of the Mass, this five-part program takes participants on an exciting tour of the Liturgy as it explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. See, perhaps for the first time, why we say what we say and do what we do every week at Mass. The words and gestures will be seen in a new light, giving new life to the liturgical experience.

Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom Sundays 6:15 p.m. – Holy Family Room

Step Three in The Great Adventure Bible Study Program, Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom, builds on The Bible Timeline and Matthew by showing how Christ's Kingdom on earth is empowered to carry out his work in the world. The book of Acts shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching, preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did on earth. The Acts of the Apostles provides an historic framework for understanding the rest of the New Testament. Paul’s letters in particular come alive in a new way when they are read within the context of the Acts narrative.

The Bible and the Virgin Mary Tuesdays 6:45 a.m. – Parish Library

Journey Through Scripture is the St. Paul Center’s dynamic Bible study program designed to help ordinary Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. Distinctively Catholic, Journey Through Scripture reads the Bible from the heart of the Church, engaging both the Old and New Testaments and how they work together. It’s grounded in history, yet actively engages topics faced by today’s Catholic. More than just an ordinary Bible study, it’s biblical catechesis.

The Bible Timeline Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. – Location TBD

This class, often taken as an introduction to adult Bible study, is a fascinating course that takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. You will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique color-coded system, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.

Church History Sundays 9:15 a.m. – RE 104

Though a three-semester course, Church History does not have to be taken sequentially, as it discusses separate time periods; there is only one book needed for all three semesters.

• Semester Two: Sundays 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. RE 104 14 classes – Crusades, Inquisition, Reformation
• Semester Three: Thursdays 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. RE 104 12 classes –Post-Reformation, Modern World
• Semester One: Thursdays 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. 14 classes – Formation of Church Doctrine, First 500 years

Consoling the Heart of Jesus Wednesdays 9:15 a.m. – Upper Room

Hearts Afire — Stage One; Two Hearts Part II

33 Days to Morning Glory led us to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Stage One, Part I. In Part II, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, we will learn about God's infinite mercy and how we can give him joy, consoling his heart, by accepting his love and trusting in him completely. We'll discover how suffering can actually help us grow spiritually closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. – RE 104

The character of St. Peter is both inspiring and confounding to many of us. How could a stubborn and impulsive fisherman become the "rock" upon which Jesus would build His Church? Bringing together biblical accounts, historical evidence, Church teaching, classical art and personal insights, Dr. Gray gives a fresh perspective on Simon Peter that is immediately informative and relevant to our lives. After all, if Jesus could bring out the very best in someone like Peter, then there is hope for the rest of us.

The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy Sundays 9:15 a.m. – Holy Family Room

The Prophets are said to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted, calling us to return to our covenant relationship with God. Each week, you will come to know a prophet from Scripture and learn how his message sheds light on our faith and our lives. In getting to know these messengers of God, you will read Scripture and the Catechism, while considering thought-provoking questions and powerful reflections. Plus, you will learn practical ways to apply the messages of the prophets in your own. St. Luke will begin The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy on Sunday, September 11.

Purpose of Continuing Adult Religious Education 

• Goal of all catechesis: Communion with Jesus Christ
• Scriptures
• Great teachings of Christianity – creeds and doctrines
• Dignity of the human person
• Church history
• Philosophical and theological foundations of the faith
• Current Church teachings

• Goal: Understand, live, and bear witness to the paschal mystery
• Embrace the doctrine of the Eucharist and other sacraments
• Have a full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy
• Value the dignity of the baptismal priesthood and ordained priesthood
• Participate in the Church’s daily prayer life

• Goal: Understand how entire law of the Gospel is contained in the new commandment of Christ: love one another as He has loved us
• Live in accord with 10 Commandments and the Beatitudes
• Know the reality of sin and accept God’s grace to overcome it
• Learn how to form your conscience properly
• Recognize and live by objective moral truth
• Promote the Church’s pro-life teachings in personal behavior and public policy
• Life a lifestyle of holiness, simplicity, and compassion

• Goal: Familiarity with diverse forms of Christian prayer
• Experience the Catholic ascetical-mystical tradition of prayer
• Develop regular pattern of personal prayer
• Engage in shared prayer
• Participate in popular practices of piety and devotion

• Goal: Personal and spiritual growth in human and Christian maturity
• Cultivate interpersonal relationships and civic responsibility
• Nurture marriage and family life
• Share actively in the life and work of the parish
• Understand the rights and responsibilities of the Christian faithful
• Support the ecumenical movement

• Goal: Have an evangelizing spirit as a way of life
• Develop a personal apostolate in family, Church, and society
• Speak to others about the Scriptures, the Church, and your own faith
• Promote the Church’s moral and social teachings in personal, family, professional, and social life
• Serve those in need, promoting the common good and working to transform society
• Engage in dialogue with people of other faiths

For more information or to register for any of our CARE classes, please email CARE at care@slparish.org