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FORMED presents:
The ECHO series from Ahaya Productions will be a 36 part video-based study of the United States Catholic Catechism of Adults (USCCA) presented by Bishop Donald Hying of Madison, Wisconsin. These are short and engaging videos introducing each chapter of the USCCA.
The ECHO video series covers: The Creed, The Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Prayer.
Download each study guide found in corresponding sections below.
The USCCA online is searchable, printable, and shareable. The table of contents provides easy access to each chapter, and the glossary is included as well as the appendices. The USCCA is available in English, click HERE.
Click HERE for the link to view USCCA book from the USCCB website.
The Creed
In this section on The Creed, there are 13 episodes to watch and discuss with your small group. echo,-creed-study-guide
- My Soul Longs for you, O God
- God comes to Meet Us
- Proclaim the Gospel to Every Creature
- Bring about the Obedience of Faith
- I Believe In God
- Man and Women in the Beginning
- The Good News: god has Sent His Son
- The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ
- Receive the Holy Spirit
- The Church: Reflecting the Light of Christ
- The Four Marks of the Church
- Mary: The Church’s First and Most Perfect Member
- Our Eternal Destiny
The Sacraments: The Faith Celebrated
In this section on The Sacraments, there are 9 episodes to watch and discuss with your small group. echo,-sacraments-study-guide
- The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ
- Baptism: Becoming a Christian
- The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Christian Life
- The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: God is Rich in Mercy
- Anointing the Sick and Dying
- Holy Orders
- The Sacrament of Marriage
- Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
Christian Morality: The Faith Lived
In this section on Christian Morality there are 12 episodes to watch and discuss with your small group. echo,-morality-study-guide
- Life in Christ Part I
- Life in Christ Part II
- The First Commandment: Believe in the True God
- The Second Commandment: Reverence God’s Name
- The Third Commandment: : Love the Lord’s Day
- The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
- The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
- The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
- The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal – Act Justly
- The Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
- The Ninth Commandment: Practice Purity of Heart
- The Tenth Commandment: Embrace Poverty of Spirit
Prayer: The Faith Prayed
In this section on Prayer, there are 2 episodes to watch and discuss with your small group. echo,-morality-study-guide
- God Calls Us to Pray
- Jesus Taught Us to Pray
Small groups are for everyone! They are generally around 5 to 12 people. Small groups often have a central book or video program that is used to foster conversation and faith-sharing. Suggestions will be provided here!
Yes! you can still meet digitally online to stay connected. Ask us how, send an email to syaeger@stmatthewcatholic.org.
Follow these simple instructions to register for FORMED.
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Meeting with your small group using ZOOM
Watch this short video by Colin Maclver from Ascension Press to see how you too, can effectively run a virtual Small Group during quarantine.
Small Group Studies
Advent Studies
Bishop Barron’s Daily Gospel Reflections:
https://dailycatholicgospel.com/sign-up-page
https://books.wordonfire.org/adventbooks2021?_ga=2.171910053.406416740.1634659561-757281055.1590163333
Lenten Studies
Adult Faith Formation Recommendation for Lent 2021 – Bishop Barron’s Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues
The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth and Study Guide by Scott Hahn
The Way of the Cross download Ascesnion Press
Forgiven The Transforming Power of Confession (FORMED.org)
Registration for virtual FORGIVEN class beginning March 2 at 7pm
Lenten Companion Guide -Year B (Ascension Press)
Parousia The Bible and the Mass(St. Paul Center)
No Greater Love A Biblical Walk Through the Lord’s Passion (Ascension Press)
The Fulfillment of All Desire and Study Guide by Ralph Martin (with Emily Stimpson Chapman)
Saints for the Month
3 St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr & St. Ansgar, Bishop
5 St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
6 St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
8 St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
10 St. Scholastica, Virgin
22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
23 St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
March
3 St. Katherine Drexel, Virgin
4 St. Casimir
8 St. John of God
9 St. Frances of Rome
18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop
April
13 St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr
21 St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
23 St. George, Martyr & St. Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr
24 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Priest and Martyr
28 St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr & St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest
29 St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
30 St. Pius V, Pope
May
3 Sts. Philip and James, Apostles
10 St. Damien de Veuster (of Moloka’i), Priest
12 Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs & St. Pancras, Martyr
14 St. Matthias, Apostle
15 St. Isidore
18 St. John I, Pope and Martyr
20 St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest
21 St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Companions, Martyrs
22 St. Rita of Cascia, Religious
24 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
25 St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church and St. Gregory VII, Pope and St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi, Virgin
27 St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop
29 St. Paul VI, Pope and Blessed Virgin Mary
Book Recomendations
Into His Likeness Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ, by Dr. Edward Sri
Love Unveiled the Catholic Faith Explained, Dr. Edward Sri
After Suicide There’s Hope for Them and For You, Chris Alar, MIC and Jason Lewis, MIC
The Gift of Peace, Personal Reflections by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
The Case for Catholicism Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections by Trent Horn
Understanding “Our Father” Biblical Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer by Scott Hahn
The Life of Faustina Kowalska The Authorized Biography by Sister Sophia Michalenko, C.M.G.T.
Lessons from the Lives of the Saints by Father Joseph Esper
Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church by Steve Weidenkopf
The Glory of the Crusades by Steve Weidenkopf
The Real Story of Catholic History Answering Twenty Centuries of Anti-Catholic Myths by Steve Weidenkopf
Consuming the Word: The New Testament and The Eucharist in the Early Church by Scott Hahn
The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross by Scott Hahn
The Creed: Professing the Faith Through the Ages by Scott Hahn
It is Right and Just by Scott Hahn and Brandon McGinley
The Adventure of Discipleship by Daniel A. Keating
Walk in Her Sandals Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women, edited by Kelly M. Wahlquist
Check back each month for new content on saints, prayers, book recommendations, and bible studies we share with you to help you and your small groups foster, grow and fellowship a deeper more meaningful relationship with Christ and each other. For inquiries regarding small groups; please contact Judy Stumbo, at jstumbo@stmatthewcatholic.org.
Ten Tips for Small Groups
- Pick a book or video series that challenges you to think and ask questions.
- Agree on an attainable amount of weekly content.
- Come open-minded.
- Let people finish their thoughts – even if it takes them a minute or two to unpack them.
- Put your phones in the middle of the table, face down and silent.
- Let the conversation flow – try not to hog the topic.
- Make your point once, and engage on peoples’ reactions to your point.
- If you don’t understand someone’s point, ask!
- Don’t be afraid to speak up!
- Find at least 1 thing from each book that challenged you and made you think in a different way and apply that to your life.
Small groups are a great way to grow in faith and become part of a small Christian community. For many years, we have had small groups during Lent. This year, groups have two options, a web based option and a book based option. If you have previously been in a Lenten group, check with your host to see if you will meet.
Interested in learning more about Small Groups?
Email Judy at jstumbo@stmatthewcatholic.org.
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FORMED.org Series:
Evangelization with Chris Stefanick
We are all on a mission. Do you know what it is? Have you planned the goals and oriented your life to achieve it? Pope Paul VI famously said, “the Church exists to evangelize.”
In the opening Chapter of Chris’ course of Evangelization, we’ll cover the importance of keeping focused on the main thing: Jesus Christ.
Use the link below as a guide through each video of the Evangelization Series.
Introduction video: Chapter 1: The Main Thing
https://watch.formed.org/evangelization-with-chris-stefanick/videos/dan-rogers-chris-01-ch-01-web