The Church of St. Gregory the Great presents



 
Beginning September 12, 2019

Unpack the Mysteries of Revelation

Perhaps no book in the Bible fascinates people more than Revelation. Yet relatively few people have studied the book, especially from a Catholic perspective. Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing 11-session study program that shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven.

In Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, presenter Jeff Cavins pulls back the veil on the rich symbolism present in Revelation. Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.” Explore the Church’s teaching on the second coming of Christ and the Last Judgment. Understand how God, the Divine Bridegroom, and the Church, his spotless bride, enter into a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage every time we celebrate Mass.

Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, an eleven-part, video-based program, will meet once a week for 11 weeks at St. Gregory the Great. You will receive a study set that includes which contains session summaries, home reading assignments, study questions and responses, and talk notes designed to accompany these videos. It also contains a reference card that provides tools for interpreting Revelation to John, as well as a chart listing the significance of numbers, colors and symbols in Revelation.  The classes will include comprehensive video teaching and commentary by Jeff Cavins and small group discussions.  All registrants will have free online access to all course videos. 

From September 12 through November 21, 2019, Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is offered on

• Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the Evangelization Center
• Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the Academy Cafeteria
• Online via your own device (no group discussions)

After you submit the online registration form:

1. Click here to pay for Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come. The link will take you to an Ascension Press website. 
2. After you create or login to your account, click on "Join a Study" and input St. Gregory's zip code 08690.
3. Click on "St. Gregory the Great Church" on the left side of the screen under Study Locations and then click on "More Information" button under the list of studies offered.
4. Click on "View all" under Revelation and then the class time you want to register for (Online users choose the class without a time.)  Click "continue" to register for Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, Study Set. 
5. Add to your cart the Revelation Workbook for $26.95 (you may need to scroll to the bottom of the page). 
6. Click the checkout button to complete payment online. 

• Group Session Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come Bible study ($26.95, plus tax and S&H)
• Online 5-week Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come Bible study ($26.95, plus tax and S&H)

St. Gregory the Great parish is offering Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come bible study starting in September 2019.  Below are frequently asked questions about the program.

How many Bible study sessions will there be?
There will be 2 on-site courses running concurrently:

• Thursdays at 9:30 AM-11:30 AM in the Evangelization Center starting September 12, 2019 and
• Thursdays at 7:30 PM-9:30 PM in the Academy Cafeteria also starting September 12, 2019.

If I am signed up for the Thursday onsite course and miss a session, how can I make it up?
For those with an email account, whether you are taking the on-site or online course, you will have access to all the videos online. Therefore, you can make up the missed classes online. 

What do I need to take the course?
Course fees will cover your study materials and online access.  You also need a Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition of the Bible is recommended but you can use any Catholic Bible.

How much time will I need to invest?
Each weekly on-site class is 2 hours long.  It is best if you can prepare for each class - about 90 minutes of preparation time is needed each week.

How can I find out more about the Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come?
Click here to visit the Ascension Press website.

Who does the bible teachings?
The video portion of the course is done by Jeff Cavins. Jeff is recognized internationally as an exciting public speaker who has a deep knowledge of scripture and who communicates his zeal with clarity and enthusiasm.  

How are the on-site sessions organized?
After the initial session, sessions follow this pattern:

• Welcome and opening prayer
•  Small group discussion of assigned questions and readings 
• Viewing of study DVD
• Closing prayer

What can I expect to get out of this Bible Study?   You will explore Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. You will also learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in Salvation History.