Lent is a time of renewal and conversion, a time to grow in our faith. But the teachings of our faith are under attack as never before and Catholics can too easily become doubtful and cynical about biblical and Catholic teachings on many critical moral topics related to life, marriage, family and sexuality. Consider a fast from all the criticism and give the gift of your time to hear what the Church actually teaches and why.
Our Lenten Bible study will focus on areas of Church teachings that have become controversial over the past decades. We will look to their biblical origins and explain why they remain true for us today and how they make sense.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
We will meet via Zoom (online) each Wednesday of Lent at 7:15pm. If you have not done so, please subscribe to FlockNotes at hcscchurch.flocknote.com and select the Wednesday Bible Study to receive the weekly Zoom link to each session in your email. If you have questions on how to link to the bible study via Zoom, contact the rectory office at 202-546-1885 or hcscstaff@hcscchurch.org.
We will meet via Zoom (online) each Wednesday of Lent at 7:15pm and cover the topics below. If you have not done so, please subscribe to FlockNotes at hcscchurch.flocknote.com and select the Wednesday Bible Study to receive the weekly Zoom link to each session. If you have questions on how to link to the bible study via Zoom, contact the rectory office at 202-546-1885 or kpeaks@hcscchurch.org
NOTE: If you would like to participate via your phone or do not have access to email, call the rectory office at 202-546-1885 NO LATER THAN 4PM for the phone access number.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
March 1st – FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPALS
Why does the Church care what people do?
The Cross – The way of the Truth is not always easy
The Nature of the Church – A thermostat not a thermometer
Stay Put-Stay Catholic – How politics changes, but the Church teachings stay the same
March 8th – MARRIAGE AND SEXUAL IDENTITY ISSUES
Is the Church Anti-LGBTQ?
Why does the Church not accept Gay Marriage?
What does the Church offer LBGTQ Catholics?
Why does the Church teach against transgenderism?
March 15th – LIFE ISSUES 1
Abortion
Contraception
March 22nd – LIFE ISSUES 2
Physician Assisted Suicide
Capital Punishment
March 29th – VOCATIONAL ISSUES
Why no women priests?
Why do scriptures say that the husband is the head of his wife and family?
Why no divorce and remarriage?
Denial of Communion?
WHAT IF I MISS A BIBLE STUDY? HOW CAN I HEAR THE AUDIO?
The bible studies are recorded and the audio versions will be made available online after each session. Click on the link or scan the QR code to listen.
LEARNING IN LENT – Session # 1 – Intro/Foundational Principals:
Click here for link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2kl7kgvez0b983r/Catholic%20Controversies%20Class%201%20March%20%201.mp3?dl=0
Or, scan the QR code:
LEARNING IN LENT – Session #2 – Marriage and Sexual Identity Issues:
Click here for link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ek8cv9ffeptv3dp/Catholic%20COntroversies%202.mp3?dl=0
Or, scan the QR code::
LEARNING IN LENT – Session #3 – Abortion and Contraception:
