RELIGIOUS FORMATION MISSION STATEMENT:
The St. Anthony de Padua Religious Education Committee will actively
encourage and foster Catholic Education and Spiritual Formation for all
ages, for the purpose of developing positive relationships with God and
one another.

This education will be accomplished through the recognition and
appreciation of our parish history and traditions, and achieve with the
spirit of hospitality and the empowerment of all our parish community
members.

CHURCH HISTORY

Session Content: The Church in the 17th & 18th Centuries
Tuesdays: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Dates: Sept. 7,14,21,28 - Oct. 5,12,19,26
Place: Parish Center parlor
Text: "Concise History of the Catholic Church", Thomas Bokenkotter

Presenter: Richard J. Meskill
Richard Meskill has an MA in English from the University of the
Incarnate Word. He has been a public school and college educator and
administrator and former newspaper editor. Richard is a member of St.
Anthony de Padua.

UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

Session Content: Christian Spirituality from its biblical roots
to present day. how Christian men and women have
come to understand, value and direct their lives
as disciples of Jesus in their own world, and
how today, God, a vital personal presence, acts
both within individuals and the community.
Monday: 9:30 - 10:45 am
Dates: Sept. 13,20,27 - Oct. 4,11,18,25 - Nov. 1
Place: Parish Center Parlor

Presenter: Elaine Shaw, Ph.D.
Elaine Shaw has been an educator for many years. She has taught in all
levels, elementary through college. She received her Doctorate from
Catholic University. Elaine is a member of St. Anthony de Padua.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS ON THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

Session Content: Participants will walk an insightful journey
through St. Luke's GOspel, reflecting on God's
activity in the world through the person of
Jesus christ, that we must understand and apply
to our lives today.

Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:15pm
Thursday: 9:30 - 10:45am
Dates: Aug. 10,17,24,31(Tu) or 12,19,26(Thur)
Sept. 7,14(Tu) or 2,9,16(Thur)
Oct. 19,26(Tu) or 21,28(Thur)
Nov. 9,16,30(Tu) or 11,18(Thur)
Dec. 7,14 (Tu) or 2,9,16(Thur)
Place: Family Center Parlor
Presenter: Fr. Pat O'Shea M.S.C.
Fr. Pat is the Pastor of St. Anthony de Padua.

LOS SACRAMENTOS

Session Content:Revisando los Sacramentos
(A review of the Sacraments)

Sunday:9:30 - 11:30am
Dates: Sept. 26, Oct. 3,10,17,24,31
place: Parish Office Meeting Room

Presenter: Alonso Perales
Alonso Perales has a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from the
University of exas at Austin. He was a Fullbright Scholar in Applied
Linguistics in South America. He is retired after serving 35 years in
Education. Alonso is a member of Sta. Anthony de Padua.