A study on the relationship of David with God including his calling, his fall and his restoration. In David the King, Bishop Barron helps us to understand this pivotal figure in light of the first king and the King of kings. Group limited to 20 participants. The group will meet 7:45 to 9:15 am in Holy Family North Hall on Tuesdays from September 20-November 8.  Required Materials: "David the King" by Bishop Barron ($25) To find contact information for group leader and to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.     

Be Transformed offers all of the tools you need for a fresh understanding of the sacraments, including reflection questions, scripture meditations, prayers, and inspiring stories. You’ll discover how each sacrament can help you heal from wounds that can impede your relationships and sense of self-worth. You’ll learn how: Baptism makes us beloved children of God, healing our wounds of rejection. Holy Communion heals our wounds by inviting us to share in Jesus’ abiding presence. Confirmation overcomes our powerlessness through the power of the Holy Spirit. Holy Orders heals wounds by re-establishing God’s authority in our lives. In marriage, God’s faithful love heals wounds of fear and mistrust. Reconciliation restores purity and releases us from shame. Anointing of the Sick provides enduring hope to overcome our hopelessness. The group will meet Tuesdays, September 20-November 15 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Holy Family Fireside Room. Limited to 12 attendees.  Required Materials: Be Transformed by Bob Schuchts ($15) To find contact information for group leader and to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.     

Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance examines many important themes that are still relevant in today’s Christian culture and society—the nature of marriage, the purpose and role of the Church, the preeminence of grace in God’s plan, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Presenter Jeff Cavins explores what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, a household, a mystery, a communion, a bride, and an army. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance shows the treasures that await us as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God. The group will meet Fridays, September 23-November 18 (excluding October 14) from 9:00 to 10:30 am in the Holy Family Fireside Room. Limit 12 attendees.  Required Materials: Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance Workbook & Videos ($35) To find contact information for group leader, as well as to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.    

“In the fundamental prayer of the Church, the Eucharist, the heart of our life is not merely expressed but is realized day after day. At the most profound level, the Eucharist has to do with Christ alone. He prays for us; he puts his prayer on our lips, for only he can say: This is my Body – This is my Blood” (119.) Such words from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, written while yet Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, invite usto encounter the Lord who comes to meet us in reality. By taking Ratzinger as our teacher, we can find in his book - a collection of homilies, addresses, and articles–what is needed to live, to pray the Holy Mass and to worship the Eucharistic Heart of our Lord. The group will meet Saturdays, September 24-November 19 (excluding October 1 & 22) from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church and Basement. Required Materials: God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) ($15) To find contact information for group leader, as well as to sign up, visit hffdl.org/sm.