Faith Enrichment Opportunities

 St. Edward’s Faith Enrichment programs are dedicated to offering theological and pastoral experiences which deepen faith and lead to greater discipleship within the Christian community and with all God’s people.

“God is Love"

The Gospel of Matthew -  Rev. Patrick Butler

“Do not think that I have come to destroy the law and the prophets. I have come , not to destroy them but to fulfill them.” This passage serves as the keynote to the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus makes it clear to Jewish Christians that by following him they were not abandoning their Jewish faith but would be finding the ultimate purpose and fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. This course will use a methodology of Narrative Theology to explore the central themes of Matthew’s Gospel.

God on Trial: The Book of Job -  G. Peter Avvento
 

Considered by many scholars to be the “crown jewel” of the Hebrew Bible in terms of literary style and composition, this course will explore the struggle of Job with the unseen God, his demand for explanations in the midst of pain and atrocities and his desire to come face to face with this majestic force. Job is the accuser, God is the defendant and we are the jury.

An exploration of the story of the birth and liberation of the People of God, the struggle of faith and the governance of Yahweh as it applies to us today. We will examine the relationship between the Covenant of Sinai and the New Covenant established through the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.

“For freedom Christ has set us free” (Galatians 1:5)

This multi-parish program will attempt to offer principles for the formation of a mature Christian conscience in light of critical moral and social issues of our day. Guest speakers will set the tone in the first two sessions with the next two sessions dedicated to specific issue discussion on an individual parish level culminating in a final evening of reflection and reconciliation.

A study of the words and message of the evangelical prophet, a man whose name means “God is salvation”. We will explore the major themes within this book understanding that the overall spirit of the book lies in the belief that God is the author and guide of human history and that we are his instruments of righteousness.

Year Long Outreach Opportunity

The Emmaus Project   -   Bob Daley

This outreach program is aimed at developing a partnership with neighboring communities (Cohoes). It is an ecumenical, multi-agency project that is seeking to improve the health, literacy, nutrition and general well being of an urban area. Such areas have been beset with multiple issues such as unemployment, and church closures with the general movement away from the city to the suburbs.

PLEASE   NOTE

•           Classes will be held at one of the following venues:

                                          The Church, the Chapel or the Social Hall

•          Please check the weekly bulletin and web site for specific location.

•      While the courses are free “Good will offerings” are appreciated to help defray the cost of  refreshments and materials.

•       There will be a fee for the Lenten program in order to pay for travel, accommodations and stipend  for any invited guest            speaker.

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