Biblical Formation Institute

Deepen your understanding and love for sacred Scripture

The Catholic Information Center’s third conference of the 2021 Biblical Formation Institute on Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., will explore the Pauline & Apostolic Letters of the New Testament. Participants can join via Zoom or in-person.

Father Seán Martin, Ph.D. will help us examine the letters that scholars consider having been written claiming Paul’s authority as well as the other letters written by apostolic figures. Participants will consider the literary character, structure, theological themes, and catechetical possibilities of each of the letters and their application to our lives today.

Father Martin is pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Rockwall, TX. Educated at the University of Dallas and the University of Notre Dame, he holds a doctorate in biblical theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. A life-long educator, he has taught students of all ages, including graduate students in theology and ministry.

Registration Fee: $30

Visit http://bit.ly/BiblicalInstitute2021 to register.

Sponsored by the Catholic Information Center catholicinformationcenter.org / 616-459-7267

The Biblical Formation Institute is designed to help you:
• Develop a deep understanding and love for scripture
• Explore scripture with biblical experts
• Grow as a Bible study leader in your parish
• Improve leadership and facilitation skills

2021 Institute Information
Format: Four Saturday online conferences (the fourth and final conference is November 6) focusing on the New Testament Letters & Revelation, meeting 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. via Zoom or in-person

Cost: $30 per conference.

Required Text: The Catholic Study Bible (NABRE 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press)

Certification: Biblical Formation Certificate and/or Diocesan Certification hours (6 hours per conference attended) will be given to upon completion of sessions. CFDs=Theology for Biblical sessions.

Upcoming Speaker: Nov. 6 – Steve Mueller, PhD.