Expert in-person teachers present on the foundational books of the Bible so that you can understand God’s message, apply it to daily life, and experience the Scriptures as an encounter with God.
Bible Foundations brings you:
- Expert faculty with graduate degrees in Catholic theology, available in-class or via email to answer your questions and guide you on the path of discipleship.
- The foundational books of the Bible spread across Sept-to-May weekly courses, a pace that works for both beginners and experienced Bible-readers.
- Our proven structure helps you grow as a disciple of Jesus and includes prayer, written reflection, and group discussion.
- A vibrantly Catholic, in-depth study that goes beyond the typical Bible study group.
Accessibility to grow in the faith in a local parish, online class, or in your own satellite small group.
Flexibility, join for just one course at a time. Some take just one, others take both foundations courses. Some complete their study of the entire Bible by continuing into our final two classes (Prophet Year, Wisdom Year).
Study the Foundational Books
The Bible Course
Covenant Year
Salvation History from Genesis to 2 Maccabees
In Created for Covenant, we begin our journey through the Bible by tracing the story of Israel–the People of God–through the historical books of the Old Testament, from Genesis to 2 Maccabees.
Jesus’ earthly ministry flowed forth from this Old Testament context, from the lived and powerfully remembered history of Israel and God’s plan for creation. Through these books we discover that we too are created for covenant. The Old Testament is not merely history, but indeed our story, our family.
Happening 2026-27 at:
- St. Mary Chelsea (Thursdays 7-9 pm)
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Troy (Tuesdays 7-9 pm)
- and Fully-Online.
The Bible Course
Encounter Year
The Synoptic Gospels, Acts and the Letters of Paul
Experience the transformative event of the Good News of Jesus Christ through the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, Acts of the Apostles, Paul’s Letters, and the Letter to the Hebrews. For many, the Gospels are at first familiar–from Mass, prayer, or even memories of childhood storybooks. Yet, as we encounter these inspired texts anew, we encounter Jesus anew, as one participant reflected, “a new amazement and appreciation!” Or, as another explained:
“I’ve heard the parables many times before, but this year they took on new meaning–they contain so much more than I realized! I feel closer to God and realize more all that He has given to us in the Bible, how He loves us and cares for us.”
As we understand more Jesus’s earthly ministry and the response of the early Church, we too are more and more filled by the Holy Spirit and fueled for our own lives of witness in our world today.
Happening 2026-27 at:
- St. John the Evangelist Jackson (Mondays 7-9 pm)
- Our Lady of the Lakes Waterford (Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm)
- St. Joseph Howell (Tuesdays 7:15-9 pm)
- and Fully-Online