Fall 2024 Adult Formation Bible Study/Small Group Sign-ups

Holy Family is excited to present to you a variety of Small Group sessions.

Participants are requested to order their own materials before the start of the class, unless otherwise noted. Prices for books, listed below, do not include tax or shipping. Cheaper prices may be found by buying used books or by searching online. Please contact the group leaders with any questions regarding their class.

After you have selected your class, click on the "submit" button at the bottom of the page.

If you are in need of financial assistance to pay for the study, please contact Sabina at scarter@hffdl.org or 920-921-0580 ext. 501. 

We hope you enjoy your study and being inspired by God. 

Closed Classes:

10:10 Challenge from The Evangelical Catholic | Level - Challenge for new and experienced disciples | Tuesdays: September 17-Nov. 19, 2024 | 6:30–8:00pm at Schuessler home 706 Glenwood Dr, FDL | Leaders: Tom Schuessler (schuess56@gmail.com or 920-210-4990) and Katy Schuessler

The Spirit of the Liturgy by Pope Benedict XVI | Level - Beginner | Saturdays: Aug. 24-Oct. 5| 10:00-11:15am at Holy Family Board Room | Leader: Fr. Kevin Tanel (frtanel@hffdl.org, 920-921-0580 ext. 604)

Mark: Faith Not Fear by Tim Gray - Augustine Institute | Level - Beginner | Mondays: Sept. 9 –Nov. 25, 2024 | 7:00–8:30pm at Holy Family South Hall | Leaders: Julie Baltz (baltzj63@gmail.com or (920) 960-4108) and Colette Jaeger

A study of Mark's Sacred Scripture will be a mixture of large and small group discussion, video teaching and personal study to lead you to opening your heart and mind to God's word.

We will experience the practice of Lectio Divina (read, meditate, pray, contemplate) to enhance the participants prayer life through God’s word.
Each week there will be 5 Commit reflections to help you more deeply explore the main topics of the sessions and more firmly commit to following Christ in your daily life.

Materials Needed: Contact Julie Baltz about ordering your workbook through Holy Family, before Aug. 27 | Cost: ~$12-$20 for workbook (if ordered in bulk before Aug. 27), plus shipping. Final price TBD once order is placed. (After Aug. 27 participants are responsible to order their own books.)

Wild Goose | Level - Beginner | Tuesdays: Sept. 17- Nov. 12, 2024 6:00-7:30pm @ HF South Hall | Mike Immel (makimmel@att.net or (920) 579-0122) and Kathy Immel

The Wild Goose is a work of the Holy Spirit which is an awakening in the hearts of all those participating God's love and transforming power. This is a love that has been revealed to us by Jesus Christ and that leads us to our heavenly father.

As you walk through this online video series you will encounter the Holy Spirit and that experience will breathe life into your very being! By making ourselves available to God's spirit, we are going to be able to fully experience his loving presence in our lives

Fulfilled: Uncover the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism (part 2) | Level - Beginner | Thursdays: starting Sept. 12 | 8:30 -10:00am at Holy Family St. Agnes Library | Leader: Marian Freund (meafreund@gmail.com or (920) 923-1175) 

Have you ever been unable to explain the “why” of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? In the Old Testament, God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism is an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic Faith using the Old Testament Tabernacle as a blueprint for God’s plan. Fulfilled will reignite your love of Scripture and help you share and defend the Catholic Faith with the Word of God.

Part Two – Drawn into the Divine Mystery focuses on elements of the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and how they connect to the Magisterium, the Eucharist, incense, Mary, and more.

Materials needed: Contact Marian Freund about ordering your materials | Fulfilled: Uncover the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism | Ascension Press | Cost: work book $25, work book and digital access for 1 year and book $27 | Final price TBD once order is placed.

Healing Prayer | Level - Beginner | Third Wednesdays of the month: Aug.- Dec. | 6:45-8:00pm at Sacred Heart Church vestibules to the left & right of sanctuary | Leader: Dawn Meyer and the "I AM" Prayer Ministry (jobbagee@icloud.com or 920-517-7557) 

"I am the Lord who heals you." - Exodus 15:26

Come and receive prayer after the 6pm Mass on the 3rd Wednesday of each month! This is a short, focused time period where the recipient receives prayer for healing, blessing, encouragement - all guided by the Holy Spirit.

No sign up needed. First come, first served. Prayer sessions will take place in the vestibules to the left and right of the sanctuary at Sacred Heart.

7 Secrets of Confession by Vinny Flynn | Level - Beginner | Wednesday: 09-25-2024, 10-09-2024, 10-23-2024, 11-06-2024, 11-20-2024 | 7:00-8:15pm at Sacred Heart School Hall | Leader: Dawn Meyer (jobbagee@icloud.com or 920-517-7557) 

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is perhaps the least appreciated & under-utilized Sacrament in the Church. Let's change that!

If you have not yet experienced Confession as a wonderful, personal encounter with Christ, this group is for you!

If you’ve ever gotten discouraged about confessing the same sins over and over, this group is for you!

Using the book “7 Secrets of Confession”, we will dive into the beauty, power, and depth of Confession. You will cultivate a whole new perspective on this healing Sacrament, inviting you to begin an exciting journey to healing and holiness in Christ.

The regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ & progress in the life of the Spirit. #1458 Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Join us!

Materials needed: The 7 Secrets of Confession by Vinny Flynn | Price will vary starting from $13.95. Plus shipping.

The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah | Level - Beginner | Thursdays: September 19, 2024-Nov. 11, 2024 | 6:30-8:00pm | Our Risen Savior Meeting room 2 | Leader: Martha Endejan (mendejan527@gmail.com or (920) 948-0979) 

"Silence is the necessary doorway to the Divine."  The modern world generates so much noise that seeking moments of silence has become harder and more necessary than ever.  In his writing, Cardinal Sarah seeks to restore silence to a place of honor and importance so we may rediscover the voice/presence of God.

Materials needed: The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah | Price will vary $14.78 from Amazon $15.51 from Thriftbooks.com. Plus shipping. 

Consecration to Mary | Level - Beginner | Saturday: Nov. 2, 2024 | 9:30-11:00am at Holy Family South Hall| Leader: Dawn Meyer (jobbagee@icloud.com or 920-517-7557) 

Have you consecrated yourself to Mary? This class will offer participants all they need to know about St. Maximilian Kolbe's formula for consecration to the Blessed Mother.

The goal of consecration is to welcome Mary into our lives and develop a trusting relationship with her. In doing so, we can "win the whole world for Christ through Mary!"

 

That Man is You - Apostles of the New Springtime | Men Only | Level - Intermediate | Wednesdays: September 11 - December 18, 2024| 5:30-7:00am at Holy Family North Hall | Leaders: Mike Frydryk (mjfrydryk@gmail.com or 920) 602-0155) and Al Nicolai 

That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!

Materials Needed: Cost: $15 for book which will be paid for at the first class

Walking with Purpose: Fearless and Free | Level - Intermediate | WOMEN ONLY | Fridays: Sept. 20 - Nov. 15 (excluding Oct. 4) | 8:15-9:45am at *new location not at Holy Family Fireside Room, but St. Mary's Springs Academy* | Leaders: Allision Geiger (kageiger@att.net or (920) 810-7868) and Laura Rector

Fearless and Free, a Bible study based on the book of Ephesians, is ideal for those who long for wholeness of heart and are in need of freedom from past wounds. So many of us are wrestling through the reality that life isn’t easy, even when we are doing the right thing. Suffering can slam into us from left field, leaving us reeling.

This study provides a firm foundation to stand on no matter what life throws our way. With an emphasis on healing and wholeness, Fearless and Free is the most personal and transformative study that Walking with Purpose has offered so far.

This is what we’ll discover through the pages of this study:

We need to WAKEN to the reality of who we are in Christ, and that we have an enemy who seeks to steal our true identity.
We need to WRESTLE with the battle in our minds—bringing our thoughts in captivity to Christ.
We need to be strengthened as WARRIORS so that we can move forward in life—not just surviving, but flourishing.

Materials needed: Walking with Purpose: Fearless and Free by Lisa Brininkmeyer| Cost: $25.00 plus shipping

When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God | Level - Beginner | WOMEN ONLY | Fridays: Sept. 20 - Nov. 15 (excluding Oct. 4) 10am-11:30am at Holy Family Board Room | Leaders: Chris Krizenesky(hickory6@protonmail.com or (920) 579-0323) and Anne Brunette

Cultivate a Rich and Lasting Prayer Life
You know prayer is important, but you still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time to pray, or you’re unsure what to do when you do pray. Or maybe you feel restless and distracted when you pray.

You might struggle to trust God and surrender to Him. Ultimately, you worry that what you’re doing in prayer isn’t “working,” because you aren’t seeing major changes in your life.

If you have any of these feelings, you are not alone. Many of the saints had similar feelings. Like us, even the saints struggled in prayer. What God did in countless saints, he wants to do in you.

Inspired by real examples of saints, we will learn to pray with the same consistency, trust, peace, and passion that led to deep transformation in them. This study will help you begin your journey of prayer, rejuvenate your prayer life, and strengthen your relationship with God so you can give God your entire heart.

Materials needed: When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God by Ascension Press | Cost: $27 for book and workbook, $6 additional for online access for one year plus shipping

Leaders will contact particpants via email before the start of their group with any extra details. They are also available for any questions regarding book purchases. If you do not hear from your group leader, before the class, please contact them. Use this link https://www.hffdl.org/sm for leader information. Thank you leaders!

 

If you DO NOT receive an email confirmation, after clicking "submit" at the bottom of this page, you are not registered. Please submit the form again or contact Sabina at scarter@hffdl.org or 920 921-0580 ext. 501 with any questions.

Thank you!