General Information
St. Jude Adult Formation Opportunities 2007-2008
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- Denver Biblical Studies
- Seven Step to Becoming Financially Free
- First Friday Coffee Club
- End of Life Seminar
- A Contemporary Look at Scripture by Jim Welter
- Seder Supper
Other Adult Spirituality Available in the Parish ...
Adult Formation Committee
Contact: Annette Calloway
Phone: (317) 780-7591
Email: acalloway@stjudeindy.org
This adult group plans and coordinates programs for the continuing development of adult faith formation. These programs are presented at various times throughout the year. New members are welcome. The selection is always changing so please check out our web-page for more information on any of the programs listed below.
Denver School of Biblical Studies
The Denver School of Biblical Studies is in year three, Jesus and Discipleship. Classes will resume on Monday September 10th, 2007. Check the link below for complete information. Space is limited: Check with Tammy Stewart tstewart@stjudeindy.org on whether there is still space in this class.
New Seven Steps to Becoming Financially Free
7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free (using video, small faith sharing, reading and workbook real life exercises) walks you through the Catholic teachings regarding wealth, being good stewards and trusting God's plan, and then launches you into solution after solution of managing your money effectively. Here is how to take the gifts God has given you -- your skills, your education, your training, and your income -- and using them as He intended. Here is how to not just get out of debt and begin saving, but to wisely and deliberately set budgeting priorities and achieve financial goals that reflect what you believe as a Catholic.
Runs every other Tuesday, Sept 18- Dec11, 6:30pm in the school conference room. Registration has begun, see form below.
For more details on the program check out the Veritas Financial Ministries website. Veritas Financial Ministries
First Friday Coffee Club
This will begin in September, 9-7-07. We will offer a one hour program after the morning Mass, 8:15am, each first Friday of the month. This year series will use videos on Great American Catholics. These videos are 30 minutes long and include Kateri Tekakwitha (native American Saint), Isaac Hecker (Americanist), Daniel Rudd (founder of Black Lay Catholic Congresses), Frances Cabrini (Mother of Immigrants), Thomas Turner (Black Catholic Leader), John Ryan (Labor Priest), Dorothy Day (Blessed are the Poor), Al Smith (Irish Catholic Politician), JFK (RC), John Courtney Murray (American Theologian), James Walsh (Fields Afar), the Catholic Press ( A Video History). Of course we will enjoy coffee, juice, and usually donuts while we learn. No registration necessary, just come and enjoy
End of Life Seminar
Date: Saturday September 22, 2007
Time: 9-Noon
Speaker: Panel of Experts
Registration: required contact 317-780-7591 or
acalloway@stjudeindy.org Please Provide: Name, Phone # and Home Parish.
Location: St. Jude Cafeteria
Fee: none
Although many of us may not want to face them, end of life issues may break into our life at any time. Whether we are dealing with the issues facing an elderly parent or a sudden illness or accident of a close family member, it is important that all of us educate ourselves on the issues before they become critical and deal with decisions such as having a Living Will before it is too late.
This seminar will bring together several experts that work with people in these areas everyday; doctor, nurse, spiritual caregiver, priest and lawyer, so that they can give us some insight into the issues. Each person will give a little background on their perspective and then everyone will engage in looking at real life scenarios to flesh out what these decisions really involve.
A Contemporary Look at Scripture by Jim Welter
When: Six Tuesdays, March 25- Apr. 29th, 2008, 7:00pm
Where: At Parish Center Assembly Room or St. Jude Cafeteria
Speaker: Jime Welter Ascending View
Cost: $10.00 per person
Registration: clic here for registration form
A popular and gifted speaker, Jim brings clarity, sensitivity and humor to his presentations, reflecting his life experience as a pastoral minister, public speaker, author, scholar and businessman. For more than twenty years, Jim has presented his scripture program, The Ascending View, at parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This program has also been featured on the campuses of Ball State University and Marian College. In 1995, Jim received his BA in Religious Studies (Magna Cum Laude) from Indiana University, where he was recognized as an "Outstanding Scholar".
During this six week program, Jim will walk us through all aspects of scripture study, beginning with how to approach studying the bible, looking at the Old Testament, and reviewing the Gospels to help the participant get more out of the Bible.
Seder Supper
When: Sunday, March 16th, at 5:30
Where: At St. Jude Cafeteria
Speaker: Father Steve Banet
Cost: $5.00 per person to cover the meal
Registration: clic here for registration form
Menu: To be Determined
The Seder Supper is the traditional Jewish ceremonial meal commemorating the Israelites’ Passover to freedom from their Egyptian slavery. The synoptic Gospels link this tradition to Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. “When the day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread arrived, the day for sacrificing the Passover lamb, he sent out Peter and John, instructing them, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." (Luke 22:7-8).
Come learn first hand what this important ceremonial meal is all about by living it. Father Steve will lead us through a complete Seder Supper pointing out the connections to Jesus’ last supper and our Eucharist celebration.