Adult Faith Formation

Are you looking for an opportunity to update your understanding of your Catholic faith?  Do you have a question about our faith that you've always wanted to ask?  If so, then consider participating in our Adult Faith Formation series. 

  Deacon rick's email: rzeitler@ststephencatholic.org

Printable list of all upcoming bible study events, click HERE

FAITH FOR OUR FAMILIES - Mondays

Monday Nights - from 7-8:15 p.m. at Beef O'Brady's on Bell Shoals in the front private room.  Come enjoy some Chips and Salsa on us as we explore our Catholic Faith and see how to put it into action!

  • May 21 - Tonight's Topic:  Made For Each Other - We will look at the USCCB's 1st Installment Video presentation of Marriage: Unique for a Reason.
  • May 28 - Tonight's Topic:  Patron Saints for Everyday Afflictions - Saints to know for daily events.
  • In June .... An exciting series will be coming...stay tuned!!

Tuesday Bible Studies

Tuesday Morning Apologetics Study at 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the ROC Center.  Led by Jeanne Glogowski.   There will be new studies starting in August and September.  New and Old Apologetics classes will be offered.  Come and join us to learn how to explain your faith clearly, defend it charitably, and share it confidently.  Please sign up with Sue at RE for our next classes.  Call 671-4434 today!


Tuesday Morning

Apologetics II Study

Tuesday Night Bible Study

 (NEW) Tuesday Night Bible Study - May 1st thru June 12th (7 week)  7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Church Upper Room   "Introduction to the Bible"  Come open the Bible with newcomers and experienced Bible students alike.  Participants will be comfortable finding their way around the Bible, develop a better understanding of its themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible.  Study set fee $20.00. It's not too late to join us!!!  For seat reservations and more information call Sue in the Religious Education office 671-4434 or see Deacon Rick.  Bring a friend!

(NEW) Another Tuesday Night Bibles Study - May 8 thru June 19  (7 week study) 7-8:30 p.m. Church Upper Room  "James, Peter, and Jude:  The Catholic Letters"
  Led by Deacon Rick   Profound differences as well as intriguing similarities are discovered in these four letters, each written to strengthen Christian communities scattered across a wide region of the roman Empire.  Study set fee $20.00.  Come join us!  Call Sue at 671-4434 to reserve you seat today!


Wednesday Nights

Wednesday Night Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. Room 2 (Church) led by Joe Emnett 

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Each Wednesday we will be studying the upcoming Sunday readings!  Bring your Bible and get ready to prepare more fully for Sunday Mass.  Mass and Adoration immediately following.  Turn your Wednesdays into a night of study and worship.  Come and bring a friend! 

Thursdays

Thursday Morning Bible Study  Topic - "Women in the New Testament"  began on April 12th and will end May 31st  from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the R.O.C. Center  ~ Led by Mrs. Nancy Slade.    Our class is up and running.  Thank you to all who are participating.  Our next study will begin soon after this one ends.  Come open the Bible with newcomers and experienced Bible students alike.  Call Sue in the Religious Education office for more information and to reserve your seat!  671-4434.

   EPIC - Thursday Night Bible Study    7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Church.  Thank you to everyone who is participating on our exciting Journey Through Time! (20 week sessions; now on our 15th week)

Our identity as Catholics means that we are the inheritors of the deeds of holy men and women who for 2,000 years have built a great civilization and spread the Gospel throughout the world.  This is our story; this is our family.  If you couldn't make this study this time around, don't worry, we will present it again during the second half of the year.  Call Sue in the Religious Formation Office at 813-671-4434 or see Deacon Rick. 

Fridays

Beginning Apologetics ~  Led by Mrs. Jeanne Glogowski

Friday Morning Apologetics Study at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the ROC Center.  There will be new studies starting in August and September.  New and Old Apologetics classes will be offered.  Come and join us to learn how to explain your faith clearly, defend it charitably, and share it confidently.  Please sign up with Sue at RE for our next classes.  Call 671-4434 today!

Sundays

(NEW) Sunday Morning Bible Study  ~ Led by Dan Connelly
                                         (No you're not seeing Double!)
A New Study Starts June 3rd ( 7 week study)  10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in the ROC Center
Introduction to the Bible - Come open the Bible with newcomers and experienced Bible students alike.  Participants will become comfortable finding their way around the Bible, develop a better understanding of its themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible.  Study Set fee:  $20.00
It is not too late to Join Us!!!  For seat reservations and more information, please call Sue in the Religious Formation Office at 813-671-4434 or see Deacon Rick.  Bring a friend!