Session 3 | Promise & Fulfillment
In the first two lessons, we set the stage by looking at what it means to be a Father of the Church and the different ages into which they're normally categorized. In this session, we'll examine more closely how the Fathers helped to shape the canon of Scripture and our understanding of what it teaches. In particular, we'll see the story of salvation in Christ as one of promise and fulfillment based on God's covenant with us, his people. Please join us in St. Clare at 9 a.m.
Preparation for Session
Ephesians 1:3-10
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 51-73
The Fathers of the Church by Mike Aquilina
pp. 35-39 - Family Unity
pp. 39-42 - The Witness of Blood
pp. 42-46 - The Father's Wayward Children
pp. 81-82 - THE ANTE-NICENE FATHERS | The Church Finds a Voice
pp. 86-97 - THE ANTE-NICENE FATHERS | St. Justin Martyr
Faith of Our Fathers by Mike Aquilina, "Apocrypha Now! Is Our Canon Too Cramped" pp. 73-77.
Love Thy Neighbor as Yourself
Two of our Confirmation Service Circles will be providing a meal to the homeless tomorrow at 11:45 at Poindexter Park in Jackson. This is something I would like to see Coffee and Creed do this year. This is a part of the Why Not Now Mississippi project. If you are interested in learning more, you are welcome to join us. We will caravan from the Church to Poindexter Park and will leave a little after 11 AM. If your schedule does not permit, please pray for our youth that putting their faith into action will ignite a flame in their hearts for the Lord.
Zoom Conference Information
If you want to join us online, here is the Zoom Meeting information:
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Meeting ID: 850 5969 3762
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Supplemental Reading
The Fathers of the Church: An Introduction to the First Christian Teachers by Mike Aquilina. (I have read this and it is excellent!). St. Paul Center or Amazon.
Faith of Our Fathers: While the Early Christians Still Matter and Always Will by Mike Aquilina. St. Paul Center or Amazon.
Consuming the Word: The New Testament and the Eucharist in the Early Church, Dr. Scott Hahn. (I have read this one too and it is also excellent!) St. Paul Center or Amazon.
The workbook and digital access is $24.95. You can order the materials here.