Fall 2011
Morality: End of Life Issues
4 weeks • 7:30-9:00 PM • $15.00
Mondays: Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17 & Oct. 24
Presenters: Fr. Mike Caridi, Fr. Dan Langa and Ximena DeBroeck
Our Catholic teachings are pro-life. We are called to respect the dignity of human life from natural conception to natural death. Our concern with life encompasses not only the unborn but also the dying. What does the Church teach about end of life issues? This series will present teachings of the Catholic Church that will guide you in order to help you make wise decisions concerning topics such as euthanasia, life support, artificial nutrition, and hydration.
Diocesan Enrichment Credit
Lent 2012
The Bible and the Mass:
6 weeks • 7:30-9:00 PM • $25.00
Mondays: Feb. 27, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19, Mar. 26 & Apr. 2
Presenters: Fr. Dan Langa and Ximena DeBroeck
This study is part of the Journey through Scripture Series which is published by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. The Bible and the Mass explores what the Bible teaches us about the Mass. It looks at the ultimate meaning of the Eucharistic sacrifice and how what happens at Mass relates to God’s covenant dealings with Israel. Through the Liturgy of the Eucharist we offer ourselves back to God. Starting with the Old Testament, a Bible and the Mass traces the lineage of sacrificial ritual to where Christ transforms ritual worship in the sacrifice of the New Covenant. You will see that what we do on earth is a participation in the liturgy of heaven. You will also see that in the Mass the Kingdom of God is made present. The study concludes by focusing on one of the deepest meanings of the Mass – the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. All sessions will meet in the LeGras Hall
Diocesan Enrichment Credit
About the Speakers:
Father Dan Langa
Originally from Butler County, Fr. Daniel Langa graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 2001. The fall of that year Fr. Dan was accepted into the formation program at St. Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh and enrolled at Duquesne University. While at Duquesne, Fr. Dan studied philosophical courses and also had the opportunity to take a few electives on Sacred Scripture. Some of those scripture courses include Biblical Archaeology and Johannine Literature. In 2005, Fr. Dan graduated from Duquesne and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. He was sent by Bishop Wuerl for further studies in theology at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe. While at St. Vincent, Fr. Dan studied multiple courses on the scriptures including the Pentateuch, Prophetic Literature, Wisdom Literature, the Infancy Narratives, Synoptic Gospels, Pauline Literature, and the Letter to the Hebrews. Some of the great biblical scholars that taught him were Fr. Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B. and Dr. Scott Hahn. Fr. Dan received a Masters of Divinity degree. Furthermore, he was ordained a priest on June 27, 2009 and assigned as parochial vicar at St. Louise de Marillac on July 13, 2009.
Ximena Debroeck
Ximena serves as part of the adjunct faculty at St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania as well as the faculty for Pathways, an adult formation program offered through the Diocese of Greensburg. In May 2009, she received a Master’s Degree in Theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture and a minor in Systematic Theology from St. Vincent Seminary. She graduated with highest honors and was the recipient of the 2009 Sacred Scripture Award. She is a certified presenter for the Journey to Scripture series, a study sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. The countless responsibilities she has held in several parishes include being former Coordinator of Faith Formation at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, Pennsylvania and former Pastoral Coordinator at Our Lady of the Sky Parish, of the Archdiocese for the Military Services. She has led numerous Bible Studies in the last seven years as well as offered presentations for women’s retreats, sacramental retreats for youth, and conducted programs to foster on-going formation for catechists. Finally, Ximena was the recipient of the Certificate of Appreciation from the Archdiocese for the Military Services for ‘outstanding service to the Catholic Religious Program’ at the Royal Air Force Base in Lakenheath, United Kingdom.
For registration and/or information call or email the Religious Education Office at 412-835-1155 ext. 227
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