Catholic Scripture Study offers studies that are easy for beginners to understand, yet informative and challengjng enough for the more advanced Bible student!  This dynamic Bible study and fellowship will increase your love of Scripture and strengthen your faith!  Classes are on Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm, or on Thursday mornings, 9:45-11:30 am from September through the first week of May.  This year (2018) we will begin a 28-week study, The Book of Genesis, in September.  Call Eileen Finkenkeller for information at 817-874-3385.  Scroll down for the information regarding the class.  If you would like to register, download the registration form by clicking the link below and turn in your filled out form and the $45 registration fee to the Parish Office, or complete the online form at the bottom of the page and pay through Faith Direct.

The Book of Genesis
Catholic Scripture Study International
St. Benedict Press

Catholic Scripture Study International (CSS) is an in-depth yet easy to understand study that is written in light of Catholic Tradition.  It offers solid scripture teaching that is easy for beginners to understand, yet informative and challenging enough for the more advanced Bible student.  This is the thirteenth year that CSS is offered at our parish.  However, no previous Bible Study experience is necessary in order to enjoy these classes!  

 Classes for all studies will take place on Monday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm and on
Thursday mornings from 9:45am - 11:30am.  Choose the time most convenient for you!  The Book of Genesis classes begin on Monday, September 10, and on Thursday, September 13.  (There will be Introductory classes on Monday, August 27, and Thursday, August 30.)  We study one lesson per week through April, and we take breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Spring Break. All classes are in the Education Center.
 
Registration:  The cost of the study binder for The Book of Genesis is $40.  Beginning in July you will be able to fill out a registration form in the Parish Office to indicate the class or classes you plan to attend, and drop off a check made payable to MBS Church, or fill out the form below.  Register by August 27 to ensure that you will have the materials in time for the first class.  Late registrations will be accepted, however there may be a shipping charge added to the cost of the materials.
 
The Book of Genesis (Sept.-first week of May):  We will join Steve Ray in an in-depth study of the fascinating stories of Genesis.  Classes begin with prayer and a 30 minute teaching video from Fr. Matthew Kauth.  We break into small groups to discuss the video and the homework.  The homework includes readings from the Bible, reading the commentary in our study binder, and answering 7-10 questions.
 
This dynamic Bible Study and fellowship will increase your love of Scripture and strengthen your faith!  For more information, call Eileen Finkenkeller at 817-874-3385 or Brenda Smith at 817-275-6546.
 
About the Author and Lecturer for the study of The Book of Genesis from the website www.cssprogram.net:
 
Steve Ray is the author of many Catholic books including Crossing the Tiber, Upon This Rock, and St. John's Gospel. He is most widely known for his award-winning video series, The Footprints of God: The Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine.  Steve is a frequent guest on programs such as EWTN, Catholic Answers Live and Fox News as well as many radio shows.  Steve is the author of the commentaries for the CSS studies on The Acts of the Apostles, Genesis, 1st & 2nd Corinthians, as well as Joshua, Judges and Ruth.

Fr. Matthew Kauth was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois and attended Catholic grade school and high school there.  Following high school, he began his studies at St. Mary's College and Seminary in Winona, Minnesota.  He completed his studies in philosophy at St. Charles Borromeo in Philadelphia.  Fr. Kauth transferred to the Diocese of Charlotte following graduation to assist in the missionary efforts faced with the burgeoning Catholic population.  He completed his graduate work at Catholic University in Washington, DC, earning his ecclesiastical degree (STB) and was ordained to the priesthood in 2000.  He has also studied Moral Theology in Rome, and he is particularly noted as a speaker on Theology of the Body.

For more information, please call Brenda Smith 817-275-6546 or Eileen Finkenkeller at 817-874-3385...or you may call the Parish Office, 817-460-2751.