Mission Statement
Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.

Have you ever wished there were more hours in the day? Do you want to be spending time on the things that matter most, but find that the urgent of each day is crowding out the important?  You aren't alone!

We may think balance is especially illusive in the 21st century, but even during Bible times, women felt this tension.  Jesus talked about this with his friend, Martha.  "Martha, Martha," he said, "You are anxious and worried about many things.  There is need of only one thing.  Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her".

Only one thing?  That seems manageable!  Join us as we focus on "The Better Part" in Walking with Purpose!

St. Theresa will be offering THREE levels of Walking with Purpose beginning in September, 2010:  WWP 101, WWP 201, and The Great Adventure: The Bible Timeline by Jeff Cavins.    Daytime and Evening sessions are available for all levels.  Childcare is available for the AM session only.  The WWP courses include 16 small group bible study sessions (AM or PM) and 7 Connect Coffee Evenings.  The Bible Timeline includes 24 small group sessions and the same 7 Connect Coffee Evenings. 

Times:

• Sessions are held on Tuesdays from September to May.
• AM sessions meet from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (location TBA)
• PM sessions meet from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (location TBA)
• Connect Coffee Nights will be held from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at St. Theresa School.

 WWP 101:   The small group discussion will focus on the book The Better Part by Father John Bartunek.   It is a dynamic, Christ-Centered book which contains the complete text of all four Gospels. We will study selections that correspond to the themes of our course such as: 

·      How can I get rid of fears or move past them? 

·      Why should I read the Bible, and how can I make it relevant to my life?

·      What is prayer and how should I pray?  

The monthly Connect Coffee night will give you a chance to enjoy coffee, wine, and good food while listening to a series of talks about six priorities that bring peace and fulfillment to even the busiest life.   Registration Fee is $110 and includes The Better Part, the accompanying study guide, childcare, and all operating costs and supplies. 

WWP 201:     The small group discussion will also focus on the book The Better Part by Father John Bartunek.   It is a dynamic, Christ-Centered book which contains the complete text of all four Gospels.   We will study selections that correspond to the themes of the course such as:

·      What kind of a father is God?

·      How can I find peace in the midst of difficult circumstances?

·      Is my worth based on what I do?

·      Why am I suffering?

·      How can I know God's will?

The monthly Connect Coffee night will follow “Loving Like Him”, a 6-part lecture series on how to show supernatural love.  The Registration Fee is $110 and includes The Better Part, the accompanying study guide, childcare, and all operating costs and supplies. 

The Great Adventure: The Bible Timeline:  While the writers of WWP are creating WWP 301, we will be offering the The Bible Timeline, an exciting Catholic Bible study that teaches people the underlying Scriptural narrative that is essential in fully grasping stories of the Bible.  By studying the books in chronological order, we begin to understand salvation history.  The Bible Timeline bible study offers a combination of individual reading and study, group discussion, and lecture commentary guides participants as they read through the 14 narrative books of the Bible and discover the meaning of each in light of the whole. The Bible Timeline is an immensely rich study, diving deep into each time period of salvation history.  The Bible Timeline is basic enough to suit those who haven't studied the Bible before while at the same time offering ways to go deeper that will challenge the Bible study veteran. Salvation history is covered from its beginning in Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church.

 In this study, we will: 

·      Read for yourself the 14 narrative books of the Bible-the ones that tell the story-in chronological order.

·      Learn God's marvelous plan of salvation history and see how your faith story fits into "His-story."

·      Study key Old Testament passages in light of their fulfillment in Christ.

·      Learn how Catholic Tradition views the biblical narrative and how to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a study reference.

·      Gain a greater appreciation for the Scripture readings you hear in Mass.

·      Lay a strong foundation for further Bible reading and study

Participants in The Bible Timeline can choose which talk they would like to attend at each monthly Connect Coffee night.  Registration Fee is $100 and includes The Better Part, the accompanying study guide, childcare, and all operating costs and supplies. 

Registration Information: 

To register for Walking with Purpose, please download the registration form and mail it along with a check to the address on the form.   Registration is ongoing.   Women will be placed into groups of 10-15. You will be contacted when your registration is received. Space may be limited. 

To learn more about Walking with Purpose, please go to www.walkingwithpurpose.com. 

For more information, please contact Betsy Good at 703-724-0541 or good94@verizon.net.