Journey Through Scripture

September 2017

Genesis to Jesus (seven-week study)
10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Thursdays
The first of the Journey Through Scripture courses, this is a study of the major covenants of the Old Testament and how they are fulfilled by Christ in the New Testament.

The Bible and the Church Fathers (six-weeks)
7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and
10 a.m. - 12 Noon on Thursdays
In this study, participants will encounter the great teachers of the faith, their writings, their stories (and even their quirks!).  We’ll discuss their times, their culture, and even the heresies and heretics they had to battle.

January 2018

The Bible and the Sacraments (six-weeks)
7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and
10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Thursdays
This study looks at each sacrament individually, seeking to understand where they come from, what they mean, and why they are so important and foundational to our faith.

April 2018

The Bible and the Mass (six-week study)
7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and
10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Thursdays
This study explores what the Bible teaches us about the Mass. It looks at the ultimate meaning of the Eucharistic sacrifice and how what happens at Mass relates to God’s covenant dealings with Israel.

Other Information:
The cost for all studies is $25. They will be at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 11507 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX 77065. Babysitting provided on request. For more information, contact Pat Decker at patzdecker@sbcglobal.net.

Journey Through Scripture is a parish-based Bible study program facilitated by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology . Distinctively Catholic, Journey Through Scripture takes a holistic approach, looking at the entire Bible and how all of its parts work together. It is grounded in history, yet vibrantly connected to the life of the Church today.

The goal of Journey Through Scripture is to help people read the Bible from the heart of the Church. More than just a Bible study, it’s biblical catechesis. Highlighting the pattern of promise and fulfillment that the Catechism and the Lectionary teach us to expect, we read the Old Testament in light of the New and the New Testament in light of the Old — all the while respecting the literary and historical integrity of both Testaments. Our guiding principles are points 101-133 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Currently, there are six different studies in the program:
 

1. The Bible and Prayer - the newest in the series
2. The Bible and the Mass (available in Spanish)
3. The Bible and the Virgin Mary (available in Spanish)
4. The Bible and the Sacraments (available in Spanish)
5. The Bible and the Church Fathers
6. Genesis to Jesus (available in Spanish)

This dynamic parish-based Bible study program is designed to help ordinary Catholics to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith.

For more information, contact Pat Decker at patzdecker@sbcglobal.net or the Adult Faith Formation Office at 281-469-5533. En Español, Ana Luisa Arellano and Vilma Garza at jtsespanol@icloud.com.