“Live and die with Him, this is the glorious work of a Christian; in a word, this is our profession. If we do not know it, we must learn it.”
Brother Lawerence
Walking with Purpose
Who: Women of all ages
What: Our mission is to help every Catholic woman and girl encounter Jesus Christ through study of Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Our vision for the future is that, as more Catholic women deepen their relationships with Jesus Christ, eternity-changing transformation will take place in their hearts- and by extension- their families, communities, and ultimately, our nation.
There is no actual walking involved! We use a study guide to do daily 15 minutes lessons 5 days a week, then we come together once a week in small groups to discuss what we’ve learned. Each meeting is a gift of time to refresh, grow, and worship, free of judgment or pressure. WWP is a No-Judgement Zone. We welcome all women, of any faith, background, age, or status, interested in studying God’s Word as taught by the Catholic Church.
Our next study at St. Bridget will be Reclaiming Friendship: Let God reshape how you see and experience intentional relationships, and become a woman who is capable of the lifelong bond of true
friendship. The key is found in discovering God’s
plan for friendship, which was meant to be a
foretaste of Heaven.
Come every week or when you can. It doesn’t matter if you know much or little about Scripture.
When: Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 pm. Feb 24 – Mar 31
Where: Hobert Hall
Contact: Marcia Cochran – cochran.marcia@gmail.com
Reasonable Doubt
Who: All
What: Over a series of 4 discussions we will be thinking through the reasonable questions that lead honest people to doubt God and his Church. These discussions are a chance to hear from experts, find answers, ask new questions, and lead us to reasonable faith.
When:
SCIENCE (November 16, 2021 @ 7pm) with Patrick Chisholm: Author and Apologist.
Why do we need faith now that science has the tools to address the questions faith used to answer?
MENTAL HEALTH (January 18, 2021 @ 7pm) with Kali Klubertanz: CEO and Clinical Director of Cameron Pediatric Counseling.
Doesn’t God promise joy? Then why am I so consumed by anxiety and depression?
HISTORY (March 15, 2022 @ 7pm) with Steve Weidenkopf: Author and lecturer in Church History – Christendom College.
Why should I trust a Church that has committed terrible atrocities like the Crusades?
SEXUALITY (May 17, 2022 @ 7pm) with Therese Bermpohl: Director of the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life, Arlington Diocese.
Love is love – why can’t the Church see that?
Where: Hobert Hall
Contact: Calvin Smith – dre@stbridgetberryville.org
Among the Gods
Who: All
What: There’s a good chance that you have a neighbor, co-worker, or friend who is a sincere member of another religion, or who has abandoned religion altogether. In our conversations, how can we avoid the opposite errors of relativism (“it doesn’t matter what you believe”) and antagonism (“they” are the enemy)? Over 12 weeks we will learn about the beliefs and practices of different faiths in order to understand, love, and talk with our neighbors with the true love of Jesus. Wednesdays, 7-8:30, beginning February 2nd.
When: Wednesdays, 7-8:30, beginning February 2nd.
Where: Hobert Hall
Contact: Calvin Smith – dre@stbridgetberryville.org
Discovering Catholic Faith (RCIA)
Who: Any who are exploring the possibility of faith or joining the Catholic Church
What: If you are new to the faith or the Catholic Church, or if you are returning after being away for awhile, our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the place to start. Beginning in September we will hold classes for those who are interested in exploring what it means to be Catholic. After taking the classes, any who wish to join the perilous journey of the Church will be welcomed in at Easter.
When: Thursdays at 7:00pm
Where: Hobert Hall, downstairs
Contact: Calvin Smith – dre@stbridgetberryville.org
Book Studies
Who: All
What: We have a mix of newly forming and ongoing midday book study groups. These groups read a mix of classic and contemporary authors, leading to good discussion and new friendships. If you are interested in joining a book study, contact Calvin Smith for current offerings.
When: Various
Where: Various
Contact: Calvin Smith – dre@stbridgetberryville.org