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THE GREAT ADVENTURE CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDIES
Designed to help you make sense of the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. Build a Foundation for understanding the entire Bible with Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible and the foundational series: The Bible Timeline, Matthew, and Acts. You will get “The Big Picture” of the story of salvation from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. Then dive even deeper into Scripture with individual books or themes of the Bible in the Learn for a Lifetime series.
Your fellow St. Cecilia parishioners have said …- “Finally understanding the Bible changes EVERYTHING. I wish I’d learned this years ago.”
- “After Great Adventure Bible studies, going to Mass is a totally different experience.”
- “Our group has such great camaraderie. I love being a part of it.”
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BUILD A FOUNDATION: " Get the "Big Picture"!The Great Adventure foundational studies provide an in-depth look at each period of salvation history as it explores the amazing story woven throughout the Bible.
Study the Bible from a Catholic perspective and see how our Faith is rooted in Scripture.
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LEARN FOR A LIFETIME: Continue your Journey through the Bible!
Whether you are looking to get more out of Mass, have a better understanding of our Blessed Mother, or learn more about a specific book in the Bible, The Great Adventure has a study for you. -
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SPRING 2026
LUKE:
The Story of Salvation FulfilledWhat did Jesus say about how He fulfilled all of the Old Testament?
Come on a journey with St. Luke that begins with the foretelling of John the Baptist's birth and culminates in Jesus' ascension into heaven. Strengthen your prayer life with the beautiful Biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke. On the road to Emmaus, Jesus laid out his fulfillment of the Old Testament, giving us the greatest Bible study of all time!
In only 8 classes, YOU will . . .- Witness key moments in salvation history including the Annunciation, the Nativity, his public ministry, and Jesus' suffering, death, and glorious Resurrection.
- Discover Jesus’ compassion in parables found only in Luke, including the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the rich man and Lazarus.
- Strengthen your prayer life like never before with the beautiful Biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke.
Tuesday Mornings (9-11am) via Zoom
Starts: 1/20/2026
Contact: Regina Giovannini, Class Leader (giovannini@wt.net OR 713-826-6539)
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Thursday Evenings (6:30-8:30pm) In Person - Community Center Room 204
Starts: 1/22/2026
Contact: Julie Sykes, Class Leader (julie_sykes@att.net OR 713-823-9135)
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FIRST CORINTHIANS:
The Church and the Christian CommunityHow do I live as a Christian in the midst of a Pagan culture?
Get St. Paul’s advice for living an authentic Christian life. He addresses many of the topics that appear in the news today: scandals, promiscuity, debates/controversies, and issues of prosperity versus poverty. The struggles faced by early Christians are in many ways similar to our own.
In only 11 classes, YOU will . . .- Explore the key elements of the gospel message that Paul taught to a new and growing Church.
- Gain valuable insights into Paul’s teachings about the nature of grace, the Church as the body of Christ, and the most powerful gift of all – the Holy Eucharist.
- Learn how to live an authentic Christian life in the midst of a pagan culture.
Thursday Mornings (9-11am) In Person
Community Center Room 204
Starts: 01/08/2026
Contact: Felicia Dillihunt, Class Leader (granberg7@yahoo.com OR 713-376-1156)
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JOIN US FOR THE GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE STUDIES SPRING 2026
Please CLICK HERE in order to participate in our weekly small group discussions. Your Course Leader will send you an email before class starts.
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FOR SPANISH * PARA ESPAñOL
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“The Bible is at the heart of our faith and our relationship with God … It is the living Word of God, where our Father meets us and lovingly speaks to us.” – Jeff Cavins
YOU can understand the BIBLE. It can change YOUR life!“To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances;
to seek him, the greatest adventure.” [St. Augustine]