Epic: A Journey Through Church History
As Catholics, we are heirs to a remarkable heritage.
The history of our Faith is so much more than a list of facts
and dates. It is a fascinating story of adventure, rebellion,
tragedy, and triumph. A story 2,000 years in the making, one word
best describes Catholic history: Epic.
Sign up now for this new, informative, and faith-building
program. The program begins at St. Gertrude Parish on Thursday,
January 7, 2010. The study will be held in St. Gertrude School's
"Holy Grill" from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on most Thursday
evenings (with some exceptions). Please consult the calendar of
dates on the reverse side for a complete listing of dates.
Fr. George Schommer, O.P. will facilitate this 20-part series
and supplement the video presentations with additional doctrinal
and spiritual matter.
Materials Required: Each participant is required to purchase
an Epic Study Set, which includes a Workbook, Epic Timeline Chart,
and Epic Timeline Bookmark. The kit sells for $29.95. However,
arrangements have been made with The Catholic Shop in Madeira
for participants to purchase the set at a 10% discount when paying
in cash or by check. Please indicate on your registration form
if you would like The Catholic Shop to order a study set for you.
The study set will be available after December 7.
Concerned you may not be able to make every study? Not
to worry. A lending library CD may be borrowed to bring you up
to date. Of course, you will miss Fr. George's fantastic supplemental
input, so you won't want to miss too often!
No child care for this program.
Questions? Call: Fr. George Schommer, O.P. at 561-5954
or e-mail: churchhistory@stgertrude.org
Epic: A Journey Through Church History
Scheduled Meeting Dates
2010
January 7 Study #1
January 14 Study #2
January 21 Study #3
January 28 Study #4
February 4 Study #5
February 18 Study #6
March 4 Study #7
March 11 Study #8
March 18 Study #9
March 25 Study #10
April 8 Study #11
April 15 Study #12
April 22 Study #13
April 29 Study #14
May 6 Study #15
May 13 Study #16
May 20 Study #17
May 27 Study #18
June 3 Study #19
June 17 Study #20
Make-Up Date: June 24, 2010
Classes meet in the "Holy Grill" (school cafeteria)
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Epic: A Journey through Church History is a captivating
and fast-paced look at the story of the Catholic Church. Beginning
with the lives of the apostles all the way up to the present day,
Epic takes the immense history of the Church and simplifies it
into twelve, color-coded time periods. In the course of twenty
sessions, participants learn about the major people, places, and
events that comprise the captivating story of Christianity. This
Study provides participants with an understanding of Church history
that enables them to have a greater sense of meaning and identity
as Catholics.
The history of the Catholic Church is the story of our family.
It is the epic story of our ancestors in the Faith-the heroic
men and women who shaped civilization and spread the Gospel throughout
the world. Knowing this story is crucial to our identity as Catholics.
Just as we would uncover exciting and interesting stories of our
ancestors through the study of our family genealogy, we can uncover
our Catholic past through the study of Church history. Knowledge
of our Catholic story helps provide meaning to the present, and
the present determines the future.
Many in our society misunderstand and even attack the Church
for its supposed past misdeeds. Topics such as the Crusades, the
Inquisition, and Galileo are used in an attempt to discredit the
Church and its role in the world. What is the truth concerning
these events and persons? How can you answer the objections?
Teachers and historians Steve Weidenkopf and Dr. Alan Schreck
developed Epic: A Journey Through Church History to help
Catholics learn their family story and answer common objections
about the Church. Utilizing the same structure as The Great
Adventure, Epic divides the two thousand years of Church history
into twelve time periods. Central to the program is the Epic
Timeline Chart, which illustrates each time period and identifies
the main events in Church history, culture, and politics, as well
as the popes, martyrs, saints, and doctors of the Church. Each
time period is color-coded by the main theme of the period in
order to facilitate memorization.
Online Registration Form
Please fill out and submit the form below to register online,
or download
our printable registration form.
Enrollment in the Epic Church History Study is limited to 150
participants.
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