Religious Education Ministry

Adult Life Long Learning

Adult Lifelong Learning
Gospel of Mark October 20, October 27, November 3, 2011
Advent Mission December 5 & December 6, 2011
Morality: The Personal Call and the Communal Responsibility January 12, 19, 26, 2012
Questions of Faith February 5, February 12, February 19, 2012
The Lenten Readings of Cycle B February 16, 23, March 1, 2012
Little Rock Scripture Study January 10 – March 20, 2012
Acsension Book Club September 23, October 28, November 18, 2011
January 27, February 24, March 23, 2012
Called to Protect Policy for the Protection of Minors Check the parish bulletin for ongoing sessions

Gospel of Mark Presented by: Monsignor Gil Rutz

October 20, 2011, October 27, 2011, November 3, 2011
9:00 – 11:00am in the parish hall

On the first Sunday of Advent (27 Nov.) we will begin the lectionary readings of Cycle B. This is the year when the majority of the Sunday gospels are from Mark. This three session course is designed to help prepare for the Mark gospels. It is an overview of Mark’s gospel with an emphasis on general themes. A list of reading materials will also be provided.
Advent Mission

December 5 & December 6, 2011
6:30 – 8:00pm nightly

The gift of patience.
Morality: The Personal Call and the Communal Responsibility Presented by: Sr. Bridget Chapman

January 12, 19, 26, 2012
9:00 – 11:00am in the parish hall

All too often morality is thought of in terms of laws and sanctions. In other words, people mistakenly think what is moral is imposed by the observance and enforcement of laws. Vatican II reminded us that the informed conscience takes precedence. When one honestly searches for the true and good, there is genuine morality. A Christian’s understanding and exercise of morality goes beyond law. Christian morality includes ethics. We will explore the issues of conscience, freedom, responsibility, authority and how Christian morality can unite with the aspirations of the secular world.
Questions of Faith Contact: Deacon Phil LoCascio, 602–920–7867

February 5, February 12, February 19, 2012

All parishioners are welcome to this rich, yet informal, prayer/discussion experience. We have a topic each week, but we begin by hosting any questions attendees have about our church, our beliefs, our faith, and simply how to live it. This is good; we welcome you to come each week or whenever you have a burning question.

February 5 - Mary, Mother of God - What can Mary show me about discipleship? Have I ever felt challenged by God like Mary was? How did I respond?
February 12 - New Testament - What exactly do I believe is the new covenant God has made with humans? How do I live out that promise in my life? Is the New Testament all good news?
February 19 - Holy Spirit/Conversion - There are special gifts of the Spirit - How do we use them? How does my life show my trust that the Spirit guides and leads me? When I truly repent does God honestly forget my sins? Is the Holy Spirit equal to the Father and Jesus?
The Lenten Readings of Cycle B Presented by: Monsignor Gil Rutz

February 16, 23, March 1, 2012
9:00am – 11:00am

This three session course is designed to help prepare for the readings of the six Sundays of Lent. All three Sunday readings as well as the responsorial psalm will be considered. Special emphasis will be given to the gospel. The rich readings of Lent can be a source of great spiritual nourishment.
Little Rock Scripture Study Contact: Don and Dawn Waletzko, 480–837–1066

January 10 – March 20, 2012
Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the parish hall

Little Rock Scripture Study lights the way to understanding the message of the Bible, developing a more personal relationship with God, and a deeper relationship with others in your faith community.
Parish Book Club Facilitator: Fr. John McDonough

September 23, October 28, November 18, 2011
January 27, February 24, March 23, 2012

The Book Club meets once a month on the 4th Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the parish hall.

The purpose of this program is for participants to read a few novels during the course of the year and spend a morning sharing the insights each has regarding the novel in conjunction with our common faith. In the first session we had on October 1, 2004, we looked at what makes a writing “Catholic” and developed a rubric for our reflections on the individual novels. Novels are selected from suggestions from the group.

Check with the parish office to see if there are copies available on the selections below. We try to acquire used books for the sessions.

September 23, 2011 — Unaccustomed Earth  Jhumpa Lahiri

October 28, 2011 — Portrait of a Artist as a Young Man  James Joyce

November 18, 2011 — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo  Stieg Larsson

***NO BOOK CLUB IN DECEMBER — MERRY CHRISTMAS!***

January 27, 2012 — Christ The Lord  Anne Rice

February 24, 2012 — Pompeii  Robert Harris

Mar. 23, 2012 — The Great Lion of God  Taylor Caldwell
Called to Protect Policy for the Protection of Minors Contact: Leann Gratz, 837–1066 x11

Check the parish bulletin for ongoing sessions.

It is mandated by the Diocese of Phoenix and Ascension that all volunteers in ministries MUST complete the Called to Protect sessions provided by the parish in order to serve on a ministry. It is especially important that all volunteers who are directly involved with children complete the Called to Protect for Families/Ministries. An annual renewal session can be completed on–line or through the parish. Volunteers not directly involved with children must first complete the Called to Protect for Families/Ministries, and renew every other year on-line or at the parish.