Join us in the Catholic Study Group every Monday night at 6:45 p.m. in the upper classroom of the St. Anthony Parish Spiritual Center in Tamuning for a detailed study of the Catholic Faith.
Our next series will commence on Monday, September 21, 2026, the Feast of St. Matthew. Take a look at what we have in mind! If you are not already on our contact list, feel free to register by clicking the button below. Participation is FREE except for the cost of the text, which you procure on your own.
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Our Text
Sheed, Frank. Theology for Beginners. Ignatius Press, 2017.
From Ignatius Press:
The acclaimed Catholic writer and apologist Frank Sheed presents one of the most clear and outstanding explanations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever written. He starts with a compelling case of good reasons for anyone to study theology, and the wonderful rewards that accompany such a pursuit.
After explaining how God is Spirit, Sheed examines God’s infinity and man’s creation from nothing. He then covers in depth such key doctrines as the Trinity, the Fall, the Incarnation and Redemption, the Mystical Body, Grace and the Sacraments, and the Last Things. For those to whom these doctrines seem formidable, Sheed brings a fresh approach with lucid and carefully reasoned prose. His beautiful insights and clear explanations will help stir our minds to the inspiring truth of the spiritual realities at the center of human existence.
Available at:
- Amazon Kindle $3.99 paperback $9.94 plus shipping
- Ignatius Press ebook $11.02 paperback plus shipping $16.95 audiobook $16.95
General Format of Each Meeting
- Opening Prayer
- Recap of last time
- The group will read the text in a round robin fashion. Reading will be punctuated with opportunities for members of the study group to comment and to consult the passages from the Sacred Scriptures referenced by the text. The text will usually be presented on a large screen at the front of the classroom to facilitate reading.
- Closing Prayer
Other Things
- Meeting topics will be announced via email, WhatsApp, and Facebook prior to each meeting.
- Come when you can. Attendance will not be taken.
- A remote connection will be available to participants who cannot attend in person.
- Feel free to bring your Bible!
- There will be no lectures or assigned homework, but members of the study group are encouraged to follow up on questions on their own.
- Newcomers are always welcome!
Topics
- Why Study Theology?
- Spirit
- The Infinite Spirit
- The Blessed Trinity
- The Three Persons
- The Human Mind and the Doctrine of the Trinity
- Creation
- The Nature of Man
- The Supernatural Life
- The Fall
- The Redeemer
- Redemption
- The Visible Church
- The Mystical Body of Christ
- The Mother of God
- Grace, Virtues, Gifts
- The Sacraments
- Eucharist and Mass
- The Next Life
- The End of the World
