DO YOU OR SOMEONE  YOU KNOW HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC   OR COMPLETING SACRAMENTS?  Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish offers year  round opportunities for people seeking  more information  about the Catholic Faith, the  Sacraments and living  the Christian Life.   These opportunities are for  adults who  would like to inquire about following  Jesus and becoming a member of the   Catholic Church, or, if you are already a  baptized Christian, would  like to become  a  Catholic, or, if you are already a  baptized Catholic, would like to receive  Confirmation and Holy Communion. There  are many people like  yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. 
Please contact us at RCIA@stvparish.org  for more information.

ADULT EDUCATION CLASS

DISCUSSION OF PRIESTHOOD  OF THE FAITHFUL
Do you know where your driver’s license or library card is?  How about your baptismal  certificate?   Join us for a discussion of The Priesthood of the Faithful, a book by Paul  Philibert.  Over the course of four meetings, we will use this book to explore how Baptism is related to and lived out in home, school, work, and civic engagement.   Discussions will be led by Timothy Brunk, a St. Thomas of Villanova parishioner who teaches sacramental theology at Villanova University.  The book is available at litpress.org and at amazon.com.  Questions?  Contact Tim at timothy.brunk@villanova.edu or 610-519-3052.
THURSDAY       OCTOBER24            7:00 - 8:15p    PC1
THURSDAY       NOVEMBER 7         7:00 - 8:15p    PC1
THURSDAY       NOVEMBER 21        7:00 - 8:15p   PC1
THURSDAY       DECEMBER 5           7:00 - 8:15p  PC1

Adult Faith Formation Resources
Breaking Open the Gospels Series - This series presents contemporary scholarship with a readable pastoral style. 
Through a prayerful reflection on the stories of the Gospels, the authors discover the message, helping readers recognize their own story and how God works in their lives. St. Anthony Messenger Press / 1-800-488-0488 / www.AmericanCatholic.org

Catholic Update is a practical, affordable four-page handout for faith formation and spiritual nurturing. Available by subscription, each monthly issue  is designed for easy bulk distribution. St. Anthony Messenger Press / 
1-800-488-0488 / www.AmericanCatholic.org

DeSales Catholic Video Library

Basic Biblical and doctrinal themes are developed to encourage participants to expand their understanding of the Catholic Faith. Each 60-minute video contains an introduction, two 25 minute teaching segments and a conclusion. Includes 64 one hour videos available in eight basic series. St. Anthony Messenger Press /1-800-488-0488 / www.AmericanCatholic.org

Every Day Catholic - Every Day Catholic is a monthly resource to help your people be Catholic every day. Available by subscription, it is designed to be inserted in the parish bulletin and to help nourish and renew the spiritual lives of third millennium Catholics. www.AmericanCatholic.org

Focus Bible Study Series: In-depth scripture study for adults

Each book of this  series contains study questions, journal meditations and group activitiesthat  encourage spiritual growth and deeper understanding of God's word. They currently have books on Matthew, Luke, and John. www.morehousegroup.com 

Focus on Theology 

The focus of this program is  to give participants the opportunity to enrich their intellectual and spiritual  life and to reflect on and articulate foundational issues. The essential  components of the program are a resource book and videotapes that are integrally  related and together lead toparticipant discussion and writing that is at the  heart of the program. www.litpress.org

Scripture from Scratch

Scripture from Scratch: A Popular Guide to Understanding the Bible is a monthly, four-page bulletin-sized publication for adults who want to know more about the Bible. Each monthly issue contains one major article on the Bible along with discussion questions, prayers, suggested reading resources, and ideas for applying the word of God to everyday life. Available by subscription. www.AmericanCatholic.org

Scripture from Scratch: A Basic Bible  Study Program

This program combines video and print material  to present contemporary Catholic biblical scholarship in a clear and  easy-to-follow manner. Includes eight two-hour videocassettes, a participant  book, and a facilitator's manual. www.AmericanCatholic.org

Scripture from Scratch II: The World  of the Bible

This program covers the world of the Bible, its  geography, history and archaeology; the religious concepts of the Hebrew people;  the religious life and political climate of Jesus' day; the human identity of  Jesus. Includes eight programs on
videocassette, with accompanying study guide. www.AmericanCatholic.org

Center for Learning Religion Series

This faith formation series was created for adults who want  to understand and live their relationship with God in more meaningful and  committed ways. Each book includes six sessions lasting for 1½ to 2 hours.  Sessions include input, conversation, silent reflection and or journaling, and a  commitment to individual or communal action and prayer. 

Catholic Teaching Series

Light of Faith Series

Spirituality for Adult Christians

Scripture Study 

His  Way Spiritual Center

Fr. David Knight offers several books  that become the focus for reflection and discussion about spiritual growth,  discipleship, and the Christian way. www.hisway.com