Bible Studies
Parishioners gather together to learn more about the Bible and our Catholic faith via DVD presentations and group discussion.
updated August 11, 2026
updated August 11, 2026
Registrations for Fall Bible Studies open Friday, August 14!
Four studies are offered:
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation by Jeff Cavins
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom by Jeff Cavins
When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God by Dr. Edward Sri
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Four studies are offered:
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation by Jeff Cavins
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom by Jeff Cavins
When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God by Dr. Edward Sri
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Bible Timeline®: The Story of Salvation
24-part Bible Study offered Wednesday mornings
Sept 9, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
9:30-11:30am in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Sept 9, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
9:30-11:30am in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
In the newly refilmed Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, author Jeff Cavins, alongside many other trusted Catholic presenters (including Fr. Mike Schmitz & Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio), will show you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the story of salvation history, from our origins to the present day. Filmed on location with today's top Catholic presenters, The Bible Timeline study is a powerful journey through Scripture from creation to the establishment of the Church.
Using the color-coded Bible Timeline® system, the same system used in the Bible in a Year podcast -- with updated workbooks, videos, and unique chart -- you will follow the major people, places, and events of Scripture through twelve time periods, and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Catholic Faith. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of the Bible in a way that will transform your life.
Filmed in breathtaking locations across the Holy Land, Egypt, Rome, and beyond, this updated edition brings God’s Word to life. Guided by the presenters, you will explore over fifty extraordinary sites across the world where the stories of Scripture took place, bringing the biblical narrative to life.
By the end of this study, you will walk away with a rich knowledge of Scripture, a clear understanding of God’s plan and your place within it, and the confidence to dive even deeper into God’s Word.
Using the color-coded Bible Timeline® system, the same system used in the Bible in a Year podcast -- with updated workbooks, videos, and unique chart -- you will follow the major people, places, and events of Scripture through twelve time periods, and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Catholic Faith. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of the Bible in a way that will transform your life.
Filmed in breathtaking locations across the Holy Land, Egypt, Rome, and beyond, this updated edition brings God’s Word to life. Guided by the presenters, you will explore over fifty extraordinary sites across the world where the stories of Scripture took place, bringing the biblical narrative to life.
By the end of this study, you will walk away with a rich knowledge of Scripture, a clear understanding of God’s plan and your place within it, and the confidence to dive even deeper into God’s Word.
Cost and Registration
$39.95 for The Bible Timeline workbook study set
Registration is limited to 20 participants.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $12.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact Bible Timeline facilitators Paul & Marsha Zmuda ([email protected]).
$39.95 for The Bible Timeline workbook study set
Registration is limited to 20 participants.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $12.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact Bible Timeline facilitators Paul & Marsha Zmuda ([email protected]).
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom – Part 1
First half of 24-part Bible Study offered twice
every other week over 2 years:
Every other Monday evening
6:30-8:30pm in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Oct 5, 2026– April 12, 2027
OR
Every other Thursday morning
with childcare provided for 6 yrs & under
9-11am in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Oct 8, 2026 – April 15, 2027
every other week over 2 years:
Every other Monday evening
6:30-8:30pm in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Oct 5, 2026– April 12, 2027
OR
Every other Thursday morning
with childcare provided for 6 yrs & under
9-11am in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Oct 8, 2026 – April 15, 2027
The Gospel of Matthew reveals Jesus as the true King who fulfills the Law and the promises God made to his people throughout the Old Testament and provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament. Through Matthew’s careful references to the prophets, the Law, and the covenants of Israel, this Gospel shows how Christ brings God’s plan of salvation to completion and inaugurates the New Covenant.
Guided by Jeff Cavins, this study will give you a clearer understanding of Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan and discover what it means to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth and learn how Jesus is challenging and empowering us to achieve a new level of holiness today.
Guided by Jeff Cavins, this study will give you a clearer understanding of Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan and discover what it means to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth and learn how Jesus is challenging and empowering us to achieve a new level of holiness today.
Cost and Registration
$39.95 for the Matthew student workbook.
Registration is limited to 30 participants per class.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $12.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact Matthew facilitators Phil & Sonja Beaudoin ([email protected]).
$39.95 for the Matthew student workbook.
Registration is limited to 30 participants per class.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $12.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact Matthew facilitators Phil & Sonja Beaudoin ([email protected]).
When You Pray
7-part Study offered Tuesday mornings
Sept 8 – Oct 27, 2026
10-11:30am in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Sept 8 – Oct 27, 2026
10-11:30am in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Cultivate a rich and lasting prayer life! When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God is a seven-session study designed to help transform your prayer life.
Prayer is essential to the Christian life, yet many people struggle to know where to begin. It can be difficult to find time, know what to say, or overcome distractions and discouragement. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints and the teachings of the Church, this study offers practical guidance for building a consistent and meaningful prayer life.
You know prayer is important but still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time, or you’re unsure what to do when you pray. Or maybe you feel discouraged by your weaknesses and your inability to overcome them. If you have any of these feelings, you are not alone. Many of the saints struggled in prayer. They were like us. But each time they fell, they got up again and learned to rely more on God’s grace. What God did in the lives of countless saints, he wants to do in the lives of ordinary people like us. And that’s what this study is about: the journey of prayer God wants to take us on.
Through each session, you will learn simple and powerful steps for prayer, gain tools to overcome obstacles, and discover how God desires to draw you into a deeper relationship with him.
Cost and Registration
$27.95 for the When You Pray study set (workbook & book)
Registration is limited to 30 participants per class.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $6.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact When You Pray facilitator, Georgina Schmits ([email protected])
Link to purchase online access to class videos for one year: When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God, Online – Ascension.
Prayer is essential to the Christian life, yet many people struggle to know where to begin. It can be difficult to find time, know what to say, or overcome distractions and discouragement. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints and the teachings of the Church, this study offers practical guidance for building a consistent and meaningful prayer life.
You know prayer is important but still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time, or you’re unsure what to do when you pray. Or maybe you feel discouraged by your weaknesses and your inability to overcome them. If you have any of these feelings, you are not alone. Many of the saints struggled in prayer. They were like us. But each time they fell, they got up again and learned to rely more on God’s grace. What God did in the lives of countless saints, he wants to do in the lives of ordinary people like us. And that’s what this study is about: the journey of prayer God wants to take us on.
Through each session, you will learn simple and powerful steps for prayer, gain tools to overcome obstacles, and discover how God desires to draw you into a deeper relationship with him.
Cost and Registration
$27.95 for the When You Pray study set (workbook & book)
Registration is limited to 30 participants per class.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $6.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact When You Pray facilitator, Georgina Schmits ([email protected])
Link to purchase online access to class videos for one year: When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God, Online – Ascension.
Foundations of Faith:
A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
20-part Study offered Wednesday evenings
Oct 7, 2026 – Apr 21, 2027
6:30-8:30pm in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Oct 7, 2026 – Apr 21, 2027
6:30-8:30pm in the St Peter Parish Ministry Center
Uncover the Wisdom of the Catechism—Filmed On Location with Today's Top Catholic Presenters:
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church is an immersive exploration of the Church’s teachings. Filmed across forty locations in eleven countries, this study brings you to the places where the Faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints.
Guided by trusted Catholic presenters including Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, and Fr. Mike Schmitz, you will journey through the Catechism in twenty sessions. Using a clear, color-coded system based on the four pillars of the Catechism, the same system used in the Catechism in a Year podcast, you will discover the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith.
Foundations of Faith offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catechism, unpacking its rich theological insights and helping you apply them to your everyday life. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your Catholic Faith or are seeking a deeper understanding, Foundations of Faith provides a thoughtful yet approachable way to explore the breadth of Catholicism. Strengthen your connection to the truth, beauty, goodness, and fullness of the Catholic Faith!
Cost and Registration
$39.95 for the Foundations of Faith study set (workbook & chart)
Registration is limited to 30 participants per class.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $9.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact Foundations of Faith study facilitators, Phil & Sonja Beaudoin ([email protected]).
Link to purchase online access to class videos for one year: Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic – Ascension.
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church is an immersive exploration of the Church’s teachings. Filmed across forty locations in eleven countries, this study brings you to the places where the Faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints.
Guided by trusted Catholic presenters including Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, and Fr. Mike Schmitz, you will journey through the Catechism in twenty sessions. Using a clear, color-coded system based on the four pillars of the Catechism, the same system used in the Catechism in a Year podcast, you will discover the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith.
Foundations of Faith offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catechism, unpacking its rich theological insights and helping you apply them to your everyday life. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your Catholic Faith or are seeking a deeper understanding, Foundations of Faith provides a thoughtful yet approachable way to explore the breadth of Catholicism. Strengthen your connection to the truth, beauty, goodness, and fullness of the Catholic Faith!
Cost and Registration
$39.95 for the Foundations of Faith study set (workbook & chart)
Registration is limited to 30 participants per class.
Online access to all class videos is available to purchase direct from Ascension for $9.95 in case you miss class.
Questions? Contact Foundations of Faith study facilitators, Phil & Sonja Beaudoin ([email protected]).
Link to purchase online access to class videos for one year: Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic – Ascension.