The Adult Enrichment Committee offers both multi-session classes and periodic opportunities to help adults grow in their faith and apply it in their daily lives. Past offerings have included the Catholicism series, the Great Adventure Bible Study, a funeral tutorial, a biblical walk through the Mass, book club, and movie nights. The committee also maintains a kiosk in the gathering space with books and CD’s on a variety of subjects concerning the faith. The AEC is always looking for new members to help program new opportunities for parishioners to grow in their faith!
The Adult Enrichment Committee offers both multi-session classes and periodic opportunities to help adults grow in their faith and apply it in their daily lives. Here are the events for 2019-2020:
- Monday September 9, 7 p.m. or Tuesday September 3, 9:30 a.m. for 7 weeks – Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism, Part 2
- Monday October 7, 7 p.m. – Deacons Live – Paul Onischuk – Importance of Mary
- Saturday December 7, 9 a.m. – Deacons Live – Mike Madison – Epiphany
- Friday December 13, 7 p.m. – Parish Movie Night: The Nativity Story
- Monday January 13, 7 p.m. or Tuesday January 14, 9:30 a.m. for 7 weeks – Bishop Barron’s The Mass
- Sunday March 8, 2:30 p.m. – Deacons Live – Don Grossnickle – Missionary Work in Uganda
- Monday March 9 – Thursday March 12, 7 p.m. – Arlington Heights Parish Mission at St. James
- Sunday March 15, 7 p.m. – Parish Movie Night: God Is Not Dead 2
- Monday April 27, 7 p.m. – Deacons Live – Jerry Brennan – Pentecost
Watch the Bulletin for details and other events.
Deacons Live
The Adult Enrichment Committee sponsored talks by the Deacons at Our Lady of the Wayside in the Gathering Place, beginning in Fall 2019. Click here for details and to listen to the podcasts.
For More Information, ContactScripture Studies
Scripture study opportunities range from single night sessions to eight week programs. Our first program ever was the 24-week “Great Adventure Bible Study”. Since then we have done a large number of highly respected programs from Ascension Press and Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire. Programs have included studies on the Book of Acts, the Gospel of Matthew, the Book of Revelation, Galatians, Ephesians, The Catholicism Video Series, The Pivotal Players, The Eucharist, and the The Seven Deadly Sins/Seven Lively Virtues. We try to sponsor two studies per year, so keep an eye on the bulletin and the news feed on this website for upcoming programs!
For More Information, ContactBook Club Discussion
Every couple months, keep an eye out on this website and in the bulletin for upcoming Book Club Discussions – we take suggestions of and try to choose a mix of traditional Catholic/Christian and contemporary books. Examples include: The Shack, Seven Story Mountain, and My Life with the Saints. Catch up on your reading and join us for some informal discussion!
For More Information, ContactAugustine Institute/Lighthouse Media CD's and Books
Come see the kiosk in the lobby of the Gathering Space. Each month we have an assortment of CD’s and books meant to inspire, encourage, and educate Catholics in their faith. Good faith donations are appreciated to continue this ministry.
For More Information, ContactMovie Nights
The Adult Enrichment Committee sponsors a movie night every couple months in the Gathering Space. Movie Night is a just a quiet evening with fellow parishioners and guests watching some thoughtful movies with some light refreshments and popcorn. Afterwards there is opportunity for discussion and sharing about themes and issues raised by the movie. Keep an eye out for news posts on this website and bulletin ads for our next movie and come join us!
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