For more information on CSS, please visit their website:

  www.catholicscripturestudy.com

"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ."
St. Jerome

The Cathedral Women’s Bible Study will be starting a new group in the fall of 2007. Classes are held on Wednesday mornings in the Undercroft or Parish Center from October to  May. For more information contact Mary Lou Healy 410-235-6545 or e-mail ELHealy3@aol.com.

GET EXCITED ABOUT YOUR FAITH! CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY (CSS) IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER BIBLE STUDY. The studies are designed to help Catholics understand Scripture and how to apply it to their lives, while at the same time giving a fuller understanding of the fullness and richness of our Catholic Faith. 

CSS Mission Statement
"Catholic Scripture Study is an Archdiocesan-endorsed course which embraces the fullness of Catholic teaching on Holy Scripture, the Sacraments, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, teachings of the Fathers of the Church and the devotions of the Church incorporated into a format of user-friendly lessons focusing on small group sharing that deepens and enriches the individual's relationship with Our Father, His Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit."

Who Attends CSS? 
Catholics and Non-Catholics interested in the Catholic Faith are welcome to join CSS, regardless of their level of Bible knowledge. The CSS at the Cathedral is for women only. 

What are CSS lessons? 
CSS uses structured Scripture Studies of both the Old and New Testaments produced by the Scott Hahn group of Bible scholars. The study is user friendly and touches the heart and mind. 

Each lesson is specific to a designated section of Scripture and includes commentary on the passage. Homework questions are divided into sections to facilitate daily study. References from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and excerpts from Church documents, such as Encyclicals, are also included to bring clarification to the Scripture text. 

What to bring? 
A Catholic edition of the Bible and a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is all that is needed in addition to each week's lesson. 

When are CSS Classes offered? 
Classes meet two hours a week from October to May. Each two hour class consists of opening prayer and song, small group discussion of the homework questions in the lesson led by a study leader, and a brief talk. Ask about childcare. 

Enrolling in CSS is a commitment to spend time with God! The study combines lessons with homework, commentary and lecture. 

What is the tuition? 
The cost for the course of study is $65.  

If you are interested in starting a CSS class in your parish, need more information, or wish to register, please click here to e-mail Mary Lou Healy. Please do not call the Cathedral or the other parishes where the classes are held, they do not run the programs, take registrations or answer questions.