Adult Faith Formation
Welcome to Adult Faith Formation at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary!
We are called to have a deeply meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. By reading, meditating, discussing and sharing God’s Word we can build and enrich our relationship with the Lord. Below you will find the information for upcoming studies and events. It is our hope that through our Adult Formation offerings, you can grow in your relationship with Christ and one another. We look forward to growing and learning together!
We are called to have a deeply meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. By reading, meditating, discussing and sharing God’s Word we can build and enrich our relationship with the Lord. Below you will find the information for upcoming studies and events. It is our hope that through our Adult Formation offerings, you can grow in your relationship with Christ and one another. We look forward to growing and learning together!
Current Study:
Please contact the parish office or see the bulletin for more information!
Previous Studies:
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Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother
Dr. Edward Sri An extraordinary pilgrimage that reveals Mary’s unique role in God’s Kingdom and in our lives. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of her earthly life, taking you through her joys...and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her Divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever. Mary will become a part of your daily life, and in your daily life, you will become more like Christ. |
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Encountering the Mystery
Rev. Ed Foley A comprehensive study providing a scriptural, historical, and theological overview of the development of the Eucharist. This lecture series was written and is presented by expert theologian and national speaker Edward Foley. Scripture passages, art and historical images, plus quotes from theologians throughout the Church's history help to deepen the viewers' understanding of the developments that led to the Eucharist that we celebrate today. |
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Pivotal Players: Volume One
Bishop Robert Barren SAINTS. ARTISTS. MYSTICS. SCHOLARS. Bishop Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. |
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Mystery of God
Bishop Robert Barron How should Christians respond? How can we turn the tide of secularism and draw people back to God?In this study program, Bishop Robert Barron reaches into our rich intellectual tradition to teach us how. Using the insights of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Benedict XVI, he uncovers a clear yet sophisticated understanding of what we mean by “God". Who is God? And why does he matter? You will not only learn the answers yourself, but you'll discover how to share them with others - especially those who no longer believe. |
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Priest, Prophet, and King
Bishop Robert Barron In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the Anointed One–the ultimate priest, prophet, and king foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Using biblical insights and engaging stories, Bishop Barron affirms that we see Jesus most clearly through the lens of the Old Testament. Through this deeply biblical program, you will better understand Jesus, become more familiar with Scripture, and realize your own priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission, received when you are baptized “into Christ.” |
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Eucharist
Bishop Robert Barron So many believers do not understand the Eucharist, which Vatican II said is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” This fresh look at the Eucharist brings to light its reality as sacred meal, the sacrifice necessary for communion with God, and the Real Presence of Christ. |
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Conversion
Bishop Robert Barron In this film and study program, Bishop Robert Barron illuminates six biblical stories of conversion, demonstrating how six ordinary people, just like you, were met by Jesus where they were and called to a better life through him. The common theme in each story is the turning of all one's attention and energy toward an ever deeper, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. |
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David the King
Bishop Robert Barron King David causes us to look back toward Adam’s kingship and forward toward Christ the King, seeing Christ as the fulfillment of the Davidic line and the realization of the Kingdom of God on earth. In David the King, Bishop Barron helps us to understand this pivotal figure in light of the first king and the King of kings. |
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Catholicism
Bishop Robert Barron For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of the faith. |