About St Simon Adult Faith Formation An 11-Week Study presents... Sundays after the 10:30 AM Mass in the Family Center Barron

An acclaimed author, Sept 30: Introductory Session speaker, and theologian and Episode 1, Part 1 from Western Springs, Amazed & Afraid: , Bishop Robert The Revelation of God Become Man Barron is also the founder of Word On Fire, a Oct 7 : Episode 1, Part 2 global, non-profit media group. Prior to being Amazed & Afraid: called to serve as an auxiliary Bishop of the The Revelation of God Become Man Archdiocese of Los Angeles, he was Francis Oct 14: Episode 2 Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture Happy Are We— at Mundelein Seminary near . Ordained The Teachings of Jesus a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1986, Oct 21: Episode 3 Bishop Barron has published numerous books, A video series The Ineffable Mystery of God essays, and DVD programs. He has been a featuring Oct 28: Episode 4 frequent commentator on faith and culture for The , NBC Nightly News, FOX Mary, Mother of God Bishop Nov 4: Episode 5 News, Our Sunday Visitor, The Catholic Herald in London, The Post, CNN and The Peter & Paul and Catholic New World. He has lectured extensively the Missionary Adventure in the and abroad, including the Nov 11: Episode 6 Pontifical North American College at the Vatican Christ and the Church and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Nov 18: Episode 7 Aquinas in . Bishop Barron received a The Liturgy & The Eucharist Master's Degree in from the Catholic Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Weekend University of America and a doctorate in Sacred Sunday mornings after the —No Class from the Institut Catholique de Paris. Dec 2: Episode 8 The late Cardinal called Robert 10:30 AM Mass The Communion of Saints Barron one of the Church's best messengers. in the Family Center Dec 9: Episode 9 Prayer & the Life of the Spirit Dec 16: Episode 10 St. Simon The Last Things 702 E Bryant Rd Ludington MI 49431 231-843-8606 The Catholic Faith As You've Never Seen It Before. In breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people.

Executive Producer, Mike Leonard, a veteran NBC Today show correspondent and acclaimed filmmaker, has this to say, “This series changed the way I think and act. The global settings were stunning, but it was Fr. Baron’s brilliant insights on life’s most challenging issues that shook me to the core….Whatever your belief or background, there is much to gain from this deep and profound excursion into spirituality, logic and the human experience. “

Who will benefit from this study? This series has something to offer everyone from the “Cradle-Catholic” to the new inquirer. If you would like to enrich your knowledge of the Catholic faith and discover more about the Church’s impact in the world from the time of Christ until today, this study is for you. Simply call Ed & Lou McCarthy, 231-757-9629, or Deb & Steve Jones, 231-845-6356, to register. Then join us in the Family Center at St. Simons on September 30th after the 10:30 AM Mass for “CATHOLICISM” with Bishop Robert Barron.

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“The filming of the Catholicism series was one of the most exciting and rewarding periods of my life,” Check out these sites:

said Bishop Barron. “Our team traveled the globe to capture some of the beauty, truth, and texture of CATHOLICISM Trailer: Catholicism. I am thrilled that people across the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8gUO75KhGc

country will have the opportunity to share in the series, and I hope to engage the imaginations of CATHOLICISM Sample Episode: both Catholics and non-Catholics.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hcl4x2283E