Small Groups for Adults

SPRING 2025 Small Groups

MONDAYS

NEW TESTAMENT BASICS FOR CATHOLICS

Dates: February 10, 17, 24 , March 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)

Time: 7pm – 8:15pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2

Description:Using the book by the same title authored by Steubenville Professor and biblical scholar John Bergsma, this group will meet to dive more deeply into the salvation story of the New Testament. focusing on its most important writers and laying the foundation for a lifetime of scripture reading. The book is available on Amazon for a reasonable price.

Text to be used by the group: New Testament Basics for Catholics, by John Bergsma, Ave Maria Press (available through Amazon).

THE BIBLE AND THE CHURCH FATHERS

Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7,14, 28, May 5 (12 weeks)

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 1

Description: In The Bible and the Church Fathers, you’ll learn who the Early Church Fathers were and how they shaped the way we read Scripture.

The Bible and the Church Fathers will teach you everything you need to know about how the Bible took form. You’ll learn powerful tools for reading it, and you’ll understand Scripture’s relationship to Tradition and, in particular, to the sacraments.

Make sure to purchase the participant bundle (paperback and streaming) prior to the first study session. Click HERE to purchase.

NEXT STEP: FOUNDATIONS IN DISCIPLESHIP (Parish-Wide)

Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 (7 weeks)

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room

Description: You’ve welcomed the Gospel into your life, but you’re still wondering about next steps. What does it really look like to be a follower of Jesus? We invite you to join us for a 7-week study that explores the basics of Christian living and helps you cultivate foundational habits in your personal life. Each week we’ll watch a video and have time for lively group discussion.

NO PREP. NO HW.

We will be using the book, Foundations in Discipleship by FOCUS. If you attend this study, you will be provided with a free book.

TUESDAYS

YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP

DATES AND TIME TBD. Details coming soon!

GREATER BRIDGEPORT YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP

Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 (15 weeks)

Time: 6:30pm – 8pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2

Description: Through a combination of private home study and group discussion, we will examine the Old Testament Book of Ezekiel and its connection to two New Testament books, that of Hebrews and the Apocalypse, and the revelation given to St. John on the Island of Patmos.

Required materials for this study include:

the Bible (see USCCB approved translations)
the Catechism of the Catholic Church (accessible online at https://www.usccb.org/)
Come and See: Ezekiel, Hebrews, and Revelation (ISBN 10: 1931018650 ISBN 13: 9781931018654) by Fr. Andreas Hoeck and Laurie Watson Manhardt. New digital or print study guides may be purchased directly from the St. Paul Center for $24.95. Copies in good condition are available for less money from used book sellers on AbeBooks and eBay.

NOTE: In advance of the first session, please read Ezekiel Ch. 1 – 3 and complete the home study questions to prepare for discussion.

THE CHOSEN SERIES – SEASON TWO

Dates: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 (8 weeks)

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 1

Description: With almost 1-billion-episode views, The Chosen is the first multiseason series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the people who met and followed him. Every week, you’ll watch an episode from The Chosen Season 2 at home and then gather as a group at St. Pius X for a lively discussion centered on the episode. EXPERIENCE THE CHOSEN and find out what everyone is talking about.

WEDNESDAYS

DAUGHTERS OF GRACE – THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE AND THE GOD OF GRACE

Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 20 (6 weeks)

Time: 6:30pm – 8pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room

Description: Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we are introduced to a variety of women who had a significant impact on the story of redemption found in the Bible. Women from different social classes, nationalities, ages, and backgrounds had a profound influence in the events that unfold in Scripture. We see widows and orphans, old women and young girls, live out the calling that God had given them. Throughout each woman’s story, God’s steadfast love and constant grace are evidenced.

There will be homework to prepare for each week’s discussion. This study is open to all women in the parish.

Text to be used by the group: The Daughters of Grace | 6 Week Study | A Study on the the Women of the Bible

THURSDAYS

ANGELS, DEMONS, AND MAN

Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 (6 weeks)

Time: 6:30pm – 7:45pm

Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room

Description: This course will investigate the origins, nature, and purpose of angels and demons, and how they interact and influence the world around us. This course will also investigate the nature of man: specifically, the nature and relationship between body and soul, and the various powers of the soul.

BUILDING A EUCHARISTIC MARRIAGE

DATES AND TIMES TBD.

Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room.

Description: This spring, we will be learning from a new and exciting Catholic 7-part marriage enrichment video series called “Building a Eucharistic Marriage.” This marriage enriching concept and curriculum will be presented by the author, Greg Schutte, MSW, LISW-S.

Open to engaged and ALL married couples. Whether you’ve been married for 50 years or just getting started, this is for everyone.

For questions, please reach out to Karen Lannigan at karenlannigan0915@gmail.com.