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Epic: The Early Church
Adult Bible Study : Winter 2024
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Adult Bible Study Wednesdays, January 10, 2024 through March 13, 2024
Adult Bible Study
Discover the extraordinary story of the Church’s beginnings—a time of courageous saints, brilliant philosophers, eloquent theologians, ruthless emperors, and heroic martyrs. St. John Paul II said, “Christ is the foundation and center of history; he is its meaning and ultimate goal.” Epic: The Early Church encourages you to grow closer to Christ through a deeper understanding of his Church. Here you will get to know the people and events that shaped its first five hundred years. You will see how the Church Fathers boldly confronted early challenges to the Faith—challenges similar to the ones we face today. You will learn the stories behind the first ecumenical councils and the Roman persecutions and meet many of the men and women who gave their lives to defend the Faith. The heroic stories of the early leaders and martyrs of the Church will strengthen and affirm your own walk of faith.
- Sessions are facilitated by Ron Cortopassi- Discussion sessions are video streamed and are available on On-Demand with the links provided below.
-Please note that the live stream for each session does not start until 11:00 am.
-Please be advised on February 14 discussion will start at 11:30 am instead of our normal 11:00 am start time.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
—Matthew 18:20
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January 10, 2024
Session 1.
The Mustard Seed
(AD 33-70)
Click video link below for the discussion of "Mustard Seed":
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January 17, 2024
Session 2.
The Ways of Life and Death
(AD 70-90)
Click video link below for the discussion of "The Ways of Life and Death":
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January 24, 2024
Session 3.
Martyrs and Apologists
(AD 90-200)
Click video link below for discussion of "Martyrs and Apologists":
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January 31, 2024
Session 4.
The Faith Attacked
(AD 200-300)
Please note that this video was edited for audio reasons.
Click video link below for discussion of "The Faith Attacked":
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February 7, 2024
Session 5.
The Dawn of Christendom
(AD 300-325)
Click video link below for discussion of "The Dawn of Christendom":
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February 14, 2024
Session 6
The Arian Attack
(AD 325-335)
Please be advised that discussion will start at 11:30 am instead of our normal 11:00 am start time.Click video link below for discussion of "The Arian Attack":
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February 21, 2024
Session 7.
The Bitter Fruit of Hersey
(AD 335-381)
Click video link below for discussion of "The Bitter Fruit of Hersey":
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February 28, 2024
Session 8.
Heroes of God
(AD 340-410)
Click the video link below for discussion of Union with God "Heroes of God":
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March 6, 2024
Session 9.
Councils and a Great Pope
(AD 410-461)
Click video link below for the discussion of the "Councils and a Great Pope":
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March 13, 2024
Session 10.
Splintering of an Empire
(AD 461-500)
Click video link below for the discussion of "Splintering of an Empire":
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