Programs Coming this Spring…
Fulfilled, Part Two
Facilitated in Ballantyne by Christine Corbly
Fulfilled explores the biblical roots of Catholicism. It uncovers God’s consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Part Two focuses on elements of the outer sanctuary of the tabernacle and how they connect to the Magisterium, the Eucharist, Incense, Mary and more.
April 14 to June 16
Tuesdays, 10 am to noon
New Life Center Room 202
*If you had registered for part one, you are automatically registered for part two*
Revelation
Facilitated in Ballantyne by Ron Groover and in Waxhaw by Christine Corbly
Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.” Explore the Church’s teaching on the second coming of Christ and the Last Judgment. Understand how God, the Divine Bridegroom, and the Church, his spotless bride, enter into a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage every time we celebrate Mass.
April 14 to June 23
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm
New Life Center Room 203
April 15 to July 1
Wednesdays, 10 am to noon
Waxhaw Campus
Cost: $28, Cost with Online Access: $35
Gospel of Mark
Facilitated in Ballantyne by Ron Groover
Explore the shortest of all New Testament Gospels, likely the first to have been written, and discover the rich details of Jesus’ ministry here on earth.
Doctors of the Church
Facilitated in Ballantyne by Brian Malarny
Doctors of the Church are 38 canonized saints officially recognized by the Catholic Church for having made a profound, lasting, and universal impact on theology, doctrine, and spiritual life. Discover who they are and what makes them stand out among the Saints.
April 20 to June 1
Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm
New Life Center Room 234/235
Peculiar Crossroads: An Introduction to Flannery O’Connor’s Life and Her Works
Beginning Tuesday, April 28
Tuesdays, starting April 28 from 7 to 8:30 pm
The remaining sessions are May 5, May 19, May 26, June 2, and June 9
New Life Center Banquet Room
This six-week series is for book lovers or anyone interested in gleaning timeless and timely spiritual insights from one of America’s most celebrated fiction writers, who was also fiercely Catholic. Explore O’Connor’s short stories, essays, and letters with expert guest speakers and discussion with fellow parishioners.
We recommend purchasing O’Connor Collected Works, the textbook for the series. A complete set of O’Connor books is in the parish library, starting April 28. Some of the new donations were written by O’Connor herself, while others were contributed by leading O’Connor scholars. All are listed in a binder titled: Binding Flannery O’Connor. The binder also includes 15 documents to help you start your O’Connor reading journey.
To learn more or register for programs, please visit www.stmatthewcatholic.org/adultfaithformation.