This was a very long and involved lesson to complete in just one week, so good on you if you managed to get through it all by the time we met. I was beginning to doubt if I would be able to get through it myself, and I had to lead the discussion! If you didn't quite make it, I would highly recommend that you try and do so before you go on to the next lesson. We are in the process of setting up a foundation for the whole rest of the year, and I wouldn't want you to feel like you are falling behind right from the start.
If you are new to Bible study and freaked out--even just a little bit--over this first lesson, please try and stick with it! It will get easier. The introduction to any study is taxing, and this year we have a new text to get used to as well, so I'm sure that even those in the group who have been at this for a while likely felt your pain. It will pay off. I promise.
Ordinarily, I take my notes on my computer as I'm going through my study and then upload them to make them available for the members of the group who would like to look them over for review or because they were unable to attend class that week. For some crazy reason, I started taking notes on PAPER, of all things, for this first lesson. Not sure what I was thinking. So, I did go ahead and scan the sheets into a file. I think they are mostly legible. They're a little long, since I couldn't edit them as easily as I can on the computer, but they might be of some help. You are welcome to print them out.
Kathy's Notes for Introduction Lesson and 1 Timothy 1
Our next lesson should be much more manageable. It covers 1 Timothy 2, pgs. 49-71 in our Catholic Commentary book. Please let me know if you have any questions. Otherwise, I hope to see you all on October 9!
Happy Fall!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
First Meeting...And How We've Grown!
So happy to see familiar faces today after our summer break. And very exciting to see all the new faces of those who have registered to join our Thursday morning study group. Our study has continued to grow steadily over the years, but we've never had as many new members as we had around the table this morning. It's a wonderful sign of all the good things that are happening in our parish.
There is always considerable information overload on the first day, so please feel free to contact me or jot down any questions you may have, and I will do my best to address those as soon as possible. Hopefully, we can take care of any problems at our next meeting.
Speaking of next meetings...the group has voted and decided to hold our second meeting on September 18. That means that instead of having two weeks to complete the first lesson, we'll only have one! The introductory lessons are generally on the longer side, so don't delay. I'm sure everyone is very enthusiastic about starting a new Bible study, and it won't be a problem. Give yourself plenty of time.
If you missed today's meeting and did not get a copy of our schedule, the first lesson that we will be discussing on Sept 18 are pgs.9-48 in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture: First & Second Timothy. Along with the reading, be sure and write in your journals your responses and reflections to the questions on the Discussion Guide that can be found at the Catholic Commentary website. (Scroll down on the page at "Catholic Commentary" and just beneath the picture of our textbook, under "Resources", you'll see the link to the Discussion Guide. Print a copy to use for the year.)
Also, if you missed today, I'd appreciate it if you could come early next week so that we can get you the materials you'll need, answer questions, etc. It's always good to get the class business out of the way so that we can concentrate on our study.
Thanks again to all the participants. I know we're going to have a wonderful year!
As promised, here is a link to my notes from today's discussion about our summer study of Thessalonians. Hope they can be of some help. Study Guide to Thessalonians w/Responses
Note: If you did not get an email informing you about this entry, please let me know. We will double-check the email address I have on file, or try adjusting your email filters.
There is always considerable information overload on the first day, so please feel free to contact me or jot down any questions you may have, and I will do my best to address those as soon as possible. Hopefully, we can take care of any problems at our next meeting.
Speaking of next meetings...the group has voted and decided to hold our second meeting on September 18. That means that instead of having two weeks to complete the first lesson, we'll only have one! The introductory lessons are generally on the longer side, so don't delay. I'm sure everyone is very enthusiastic about starting a new Bible study, and it won't be a problem. Give yourself plenty of time.
If you missed today's meeting and did not get a copy of our schedule, the first lesson that we will be discussing on Sept 18 are pgs.9-48 in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture: First & Second Timothy. Along with the reading, be sure and write in your journals your responses and reflections to the questions on the Discussion Guide that can be found at the Catholic Commentary website. (Scroll down on the page at "Catholic Commentary" and just beneath the picture of our textbook, under "Resources", you'll see the link to the Discussion Guide. Print a copy to use for the year.)
Also, if you missed today, I'd appreciate it if you could come early next week so that we can get you the materials you'll need, answer questions, etc. It's always good to get the class business out of the way so that we can concentrate on our study.
Thanks again to all the participants. I know we're going to have a wonderful year!
As promised, here is a link to my notes from today's discussion about our summer study of Thessalonians. Hope they can be of some help. Study Guide to Thessalonians w/Responses
Note: If you did not get an email informing you about this entry, please let me know. We will double-check the email address I have on file, or try adjusting your email filters.
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