Sacred Heart of Jesus

“Instruct a wise man, and he becomes still wiser; teach a just man, and he advances in learning. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the LORD, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. “
Proverbs 9: 9-10

Adult religious education opportunities take a variety of forms and change from year to year. Special classes, workshops and days of prayer are announced in our Sunday bulletin, The Reporter. This is a good place to look for special offerings. We invite special-topic facilitators who might like to share their particular area of research or interest with other Catholic Christians to call the religious education office. Some classes offered this year include:

R.C.I.A.: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
“I have called you by name and you are mine.”
Isaiah 43: 1

R.C.I.A. is the process by which one becomes a member of the Catholic Church. A journey of faith for adults who wish to join the Catholic Church. You may be from another faith, no faith at all, baptized, unbaptized, Catholic with minimal or no religious upbringing, or an adult Catholic seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. All are welcome to attend! If you choose to enter the Church, reception of the Sacraments will take place at the Easter Vigil Mass, April 3, 2010. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm beginning September 23 rd and attend Sunday Mass together. Please call Michelle Anderson at 303-442-6158 ext.112 for more information.

Baptism Preparation

Classes to prepare parents for their child's baptism are held the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7pm in the Parish Center. Attendance is required for parents and godparents who wish to baptize their child at Sacred Heart of Jesus. Registration for the class is necessary.

Bible Studies
“For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.”
Romans 15: 4

Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture Study Classes

Logos Ministries

Using lessons on MP3 from Logos Ministries, this Bible group began studying the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Kevin Saunders, a Roman Catholic Christian with a master’s degree in Theology from Notre Dame University, lectures for this study. He brings many unique insights gained from living and working with the Arab Christians in Israel, studying the Bible at Ecole Biblique and leading tours of Jerusalem as the Christian Chaplain for the Hebrew University. All are invited.

Thursdays
8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Parish Center

Tuesday
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the home of Neil and Linda Schiffhauer
Please call 303-530-3460 for directions

Father Bill's Scriptural Catechism

Our pastor, Father Bill Breslin, will lead discussions based on the book he wrote, "A Scriptural Catechism of the Catholic Faith," following the 8:00am Mass from 9:10-9:50am in Jubilee Hall. Grab your coffee and donut and a seat and get engaged in becoming more up-to-date theologically and spiritually. Our aim will be to become more confident as a disciple of Christ and more competent in discussing why we have in our hearts that very special something that leads us to be faithful. We will also aim at becoming spiritually proficient in knowing why and how we can help others to know of the love of God.

Father Terry's Talks

Parish favorite Father Terry Ryan returns this fall to lead his popular workshops. Ordained in 1977, he has been presenting the teachings of the mystics of the Western Tradition, especially from the Catholic Christian perspective, for 25 years.

Coffee and refreshments are provided at all of Father Terry’s presentations at Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are fortunate indeed to have him living, praying and teaching right here in our own parish. Take advantage of his insights into the mystics of the Western Tradition and deepen your own experience of prayer.

Please see the bulletin for upcoming classes.

Small Christian Communities
”For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Matt 18: 20

We all have faith, yet we often don’t trust the faith within us or don’t know how to recognize and describe our experience of faith. A valuable way to help connect your life experiences with your faith is to join a small church community. This is a group of 8 to 12 individuals who get together at least twice a month to share their life experiences and grow in their faith through reflection on Scripture, mutual support and prayer.

If you are interested in belonging to a small church community, please contact Pam Jackimiec at 303.447.2362, x107.

Please contact Michelle Anderson at 303-442-6158, ext 112 for more information on any of these programs.