We are very blessed to be part of a parish which offers us many opportunities to grow in faith. Below are just a few of our current options. Whether you have never been to a bible study or it’s been a long time, please consider joining one. We currently have bible studies with either the Little Rock or the Ascension Press series. They are offered on various days and times and the topics change and vary as well. If you are not familiar with either of the programs, they are presented from different perspectives but equally valuable. There is no fee for any bible study, but books are available and the cost will vary.
If you would like to sit in on a session, or have any questions, please contact Eileen Koch at 215-696-2089 or preciousbo@yahoo.com.
In addition, we have a new opportunity for men of the parish. Please consider attending Into the Breach per below!
Watch for Faith Formation on our parish website, or our Saint Philip Neri Catholic Parish Facebook page!
ChristLife Program: for more info, contact Lori Brozena loribrozenacl@gmail.com
https://spnparish.org/pages/christlife-program
1. Discovering Christ: Do you have questions about your faith? Discover the meaning of your life and how Jesus wants to be an integral part of it. Through the ChristLife journey, doors will open to the beautiful and joyful life of being a Christian disciple. In Discovering Christ, encounter the love of God the Father, enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children.
And if you want more join us for…. 2. Following Christ (Jan/Mar 2027):Once you have encountered this personal love of Jesus you will hunger to dive deeper into this new relationship. Following Christ will provide the tools to help live this new abundant life of discipleship and grow in your knowledge of Christ and his love for you.
And if you want even more, join us for…. 3. Sharing Christ (Apr-May 2027): Having experienced such Good News, it is hard to contain the joy that it brings. Sharing Christ will equip you to spread this Good News to others and truly live out Christ’s call to be missionary disciples.
Bible Studies:
Ascension Press:
Topic: Matthew – our gospels this year are from the book of Matthew. This is a 24 week series; sign-ups for this series will be after every mass the weekend of February 11/12 and will start meeting Feb 24.
Meeting sessions are offered:
Tuesday at 7pm - facilitator is Barbara Jaruszewski – 484-225-0033
Wednesday at 7pm – facilitator is Eileen Koch – 215-696-2089 – preciousbo@yahoo.com
Topic: Mass – this is a men’s bible study and meets Thursday at 7pm – facilitator is Pete Frank – 215-679-6942
Little Rock:
Current topic is Matthew; however, these sessions will be concluding in approximately 3 weeks. The next Little Rock sessions will be the Passion and Resurrection Narrative and will begin for Lent.
Meeting sessions are offered:
Tuesday at 10am – women’s bible study - facilitator is Wendy Benner – 215-679-7839 –
prep@spnparish.org
Wednesday at 7pm – facilitator is Beverly Plosa-Bowser – 240-286-2854
Thursday at 10am – facilitator is Regina (Jean) Bernstein – 215-317-3626
Into the Breach:
Men…do you feel like you are under attack as a believer in God? SPN is proud to offer a new Program called “Into the Breach”.
It is a call to battle for Catholic men urging us to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis. Inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic Men written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix, the Knights of Columbus produced a twelve (12)-Episode Video Series which seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today’s world.
Beginning Tuesday – March 7th, we will meet for twelve (12) Sessions facilitated by Cameron Bowser with Deacon Mike Franks supporting. By joining together in brotherhood, men receive the support they need to grow in virtue and to take action to serve Christ and others. We hope that this Series helps you to step “Into the Breach”!