Feel confident in your Catholic faith.
Seasonal Bible classes that make Scripture clear.
On-line or in-person, with a warm community.
When faith feels stuck at a second-grade level
Feeling lost at church is discouraging. Without a simple way to learn, most of us keep “going through the motions,” and our understanding stays frozen where it was as kids. That makes real faith conversations harder at home and at work.
AFTER ONE CLASS
You feel comfortable opening the Bible and finding your way
What changes when Scripture finally clicks
AFTER ONE COURSE
Mass readings make more sense and your church experience deepens
AFTER ONE YEAR
You share your faith with confidence in everyday life
Current Course Offerings
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Praying with Christ
The Psalms are more than ancient prayers—they are the prayer of Christ and the Church. Together, we will explore six powerful Psalms and discover how they are fulfilled in the life, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus.
Prayer. Discipleship. Conversion.
This study is ultimately an invitation to encounter Christ more deeply:
PRAYER — Encountering the Father
The Psalms teach us to bring our whole lives before God—our joy, suffering, questions, gratitude, repentance, and hope. As Jesus withdrew to pray, we too are invited to deepen our relationship with the Father.DISCIPLESHIP — Following in His Way
The Psalms help us recognize Jesus throughout Scripture and see how He fulfills the hopes and prayers of God's people. As we encounter Christ, we are invited to follow Him more closely.CONVERSION — Transformed by His Love
The Psalms give us words for repentance, mercy, trust, and renewal. Through Christ, God's mercy transforms our hearts and draws us into a deeper life of faith.Whether you are new to Scripture or have been studying the Bible for years, this study is an invitation to slow down, listen to God's Word, encounter Christ, and allow His love to transform us.
Prayer. Discipleship. Conversion.
Encountering the Father. Following in His Way. Transformed by His Love.
A guide who knows how it feels to “not know”
Led by Jan Figenshu, a lifelong Catholic and professional lay ecclesial minister since 2001 with an M.Div., an M.A. in Systematic Theology, and current doctoral work. These seasonal classes have welcomed participants from many parishes and states.
How to join us
1) Choose a day:
Classes meet Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings.
You are welcome to attend the other day if your schedule changes.
2) Register for a course:
Register for the course on your chosen day to get reminders, addresses, links, and study guides.
3) Choose a format:
All classes meet in-person (in Convent Station, NJ) and on-line (via Zoom).
You are welcome to attend the other format if your schedule changes
Why our approach to bible study is so fulfilling
Short, seasonal courses keep the commitment light while building momentum. You get clear course materials, real conversation, and a community that connects the Bible to daily life.