Catholic Church and School Kansas

Adult Educaction

Adult members of our parish are invited to participate in educational programs throughout the year. A variety of programs of interest to adult Catholics are available throughout the year.

Scripture Class

During 2008, Scripture classes will continue to be available for parishioners and firends of Nativity.

On Wednesday afternoons, the Exodus Journey will continue as we begin the book of Deuteronomy each week through March. Our group meets from 1 - 2 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room.

On Monday evenings we gather to study the Acts of the Apostles, followed in March by the letters of Paul. This class meets from 7 - 8 p.m., also in the St. Joseph Room.

Parishioners and friends are invited to attend. No tuition or course fees are required, only a love of the Word of God. Contact Pat Doyle, pjdoyle14@kc.rr.com for more information.This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it All parishioners invited to join!

Institute for Religious Studies

Founded in 1990, The Benedictine College Institute for Religious Studies seeks to make theological education and spiritual formation available to all. Benedictine College is bringing simplified, inexpensive and compact theology courses to parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese. Visit their website link below to learn more and to pre-register for classes beginning in January.

For more information on this program, visit the Institute at www.benedictine.edu/students.asp?pgID=786 on the web, or call 913-360-7562.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RICA) This process begins in late August an dends several weeks after Easter. This year it will begin on August 29, 2007. We will celebrate reception into the Church on March 22, 2008 and conclude our sessions on April 19, 2008. Persons interested in this process shoud call Peggy at 913.338.4367 or email Peggy Schrick at peggy@kcnativity.org This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

School of Faith

School of Faith is an archdiocesan adult education program offered at Nativity that is designed to give you the knowledge of the Catholic faith plus a clear understanding of the Bible and how it relates to your life and contemporary culture. For details on this program, visit The School of Faith, www.schooloffaith.com, on the web, or call 785-843-0357. For class descriptions and to register, go to the School of Faith website.

Upcoming classes include:
Theological Foundations: What it Means to be Catholic (Part II)
St. Michael's: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (childcare provided); begins January 30
Prince of Peace: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; begins January 30

Virtue: The Pursuit of Happiness
Nativity: Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; begins January 29

Theology of Marriage and Family (Theology of the Body)
St. James: Thursdays at 7 p.m.; begins January 31

Catholic Spirituality: The Role of the Holy Spirit, Mary and Prayer in our Life
Holy Trinity: Saturdays at 6:45 a.m.; begins January 26
St. Michael: Mondays at 7 p.m.; begins January 28
Nativity: Tuesdays at 1 p.m.; begins January 29