Catholic Scripture Study International
The mission of Catholic Scripture Study International is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ and His Church through in-depth Bible study. This program is for individuals seeking inspiring, in-depth Scripture study that is completely faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. (Tradition-Scripture-Magisterium) The study commentaries are written by leading Scripture scholars and authors, and each study contains the references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, papal encyclicals, and writings of the early Church Fathers and the saints. More information can be found at www.cssprogram.net.
Classes start in Sept and continue through the school year into spring, most are 25 to 30 weeks in length. Each week the group meets for a 1.5 hour session which includes prayer, introduction, small group discussion of assigned questions (usually 10 each week) and then a 30 min DVD lecture by a Catholic priest.
Membership
Open to all parish members (as of 2009 we have women's groups only but will be offering co-ed classes in the Fall of 2010. Note that a men's class is offered at St. Mary Magdalene on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8 pm. Contact Mike Barnack for more information (phone: 919-363-1948, or e-mail: stm4@nc.rr.com)
Meetings
Currently sessions are offered Tuesday evenings 7-8:30 pm and Wednesday mornings 10-11:30 am in the CARE Center classrooms.
Contact
Lynn McCleneghen (for the Tuesday evening class), phone: 919-460-7505, or e-mail: artisanlm@aol.com
Susan Quick (for the Wednesday morning class), phone: 919-303-3975, or e-mail: squick@nc.rr.com
Studies Completed to Date
- Exodus 2004-05
- Revelation 2005-06
- Gospel of John 2006-07
- Gospel of Matthew 2007-08
- Genesis 2008-09
- Ephesians (short study)
- Galatians (short study)
Additional study groups can be added if leadership positions can be filled. Contact Lynn McCleneghen, phone: 919-460-7505, or e-mail: artisanlm@aol.com, for more information.