Adult Studies - Symbolon
SYMBOLON – The Catholic Faith Explained
Join our parish family for a stunning video series that presents the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
- Too often we try to live a faith we don’t know or understand.
- Some of us stumble along with it, going through the motions.
- Others simply walk away.
- Symbolon: Knowing the Faith explains the essentials of the Catholic Faith in a way that will inform our minds and inspire our hearts.
SEASON 2:
Living the Faith
- Here is a link to the videos on FORMED: Season 2 VIDEOS
- The study guide is the white document: Symbolon: Living the Faith Small Group Participant Guide
Session 10 - Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person
- Supplemental material:
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - You Did It to Me | 25 min. | 1-4 |
2 - Hope for the World | 13 min. | 5-6 |
Call - | 5 min. | 7-9 |
Session 9 - Catholic Social Teaching: Building a Civiliation of Love
- Supplemental material:
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Catholic Social Living | 20 min. | 1-3 |
2 - Justice and Peace | 10 min. | 4-9 |
Call - | 5 min. |
Session 8 - A Love that Lasts: God's Plan for Sexuality
- Supplemental material:
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Power of Sex | ||
2 - Babies and Bonding | 32 min | all |
Call - Disordered Sex & Restoration | 5 min. |
Session 7 - A Love that Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love
- Supplemental material:
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Self-Centered Love | ||
2 - True Authentic Love | 20 min. | all |
Session 6 - A Catholic Moral Vision: Virtue, Grace, and the Path to Happiness
- Supplemental material: Virtues Works of Mercy Litany of Humility Who am I to Judge?
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Cardinal Virtues | 15 min. | 1-6 |
2 - Truth Mattersl | 20 min. | 7-9 |
Call - Litanty of Humility | 5 min. | 10 |
Session 5 - Matrimony & Holy Orders
- Supplemental material:
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Discovering One's Self in the Sincere Gift of Self | 12 min. | 1-3 |
2 - Fruitfulness | 23 min. | 4-9 |
Call - Service to Others | 5 min. | 10 |
Session 4 - Penance & Anointing of the Sick
- Supplemental material: Reconciliation Media Links Reconciliation Guide
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Lord Have Mercy | 14 min. | 1-3 |
2 - Healing of Body and Soul | 22 min. | 4-9 |
Call - Growing in Grace | 5 min. | 10 |
Session 3 - Walk Through the Mass
- Supplemental material: The Veil Removed (6 min. video)
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Mass | 13 min. | 1-3 |
2 - The Power of the Mass | 15 min. | 4-7 |
Call - Go in Peace | 7 min. | 8 |
Session 2 - The Eucharist
- Supplemental material: Eucharistic Miracles Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Real Presence | 14 min. | 1-5 |
2 - Holy Communion | 14 min. | 6-8 |
Call - The Blessed Sacrament | 5 min. | 9 |
Session 1 - The Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation
- Supplemental material: H.A.B.I.T.S. SACRAMENTS SACRED TRADITION
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Sacraments & Baptism | 13 min. | 1-2 |
2 - Confirmation | 20 min. | 3-7 |
Call - A Grace-Filled Life | 5 min. | 8 |
SEASON 1:
Knowing the Faith
- Here is a link to the videos on FORMED: VIDEOS
- The study guide is the white document: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith Small Group Participant Guide
Below you will find information & handouts that may help in your study of each session:
Session 10 – The Last Things
- Handouts:
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Preparation for Death | 15 min. | 1 - 6 |
2 - Judgement Day | 16 min. | 7 - 9 |
Call to Conversion | 10 min. | 10 |
Session 9 – Mary and the Saints
- Handouts: Mary video
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Hail Mary | 10 min. | 1 - 3 |
2 - The Four Marian Dogmas | 16 min. | 4 - 7 |
Call - Behold, Your Mother | 10 min. | 8 |
Session 8 – Why do I need the church?
- Handouts: Church History Popes
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Basilica of San Clemente | 16 min. | 1 - 2 |
2 - The Four Marks | 20 min. | 3 - 6 |
Call - How will you becom a greater part of God's church? | 10 min. | 7 |
Session 7 – The Holy Spirit
- Handouts: Gifts & Fruits Holy Spirit
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - How do we understand the Holy Spirit? | 13 min. | 1 - 2 |
2 - Indwelling, Sanctification, Grace & Justification | 15 min. | 3 - 8 |
Call - The Holy Spirit is alive. | 10 min. | 9 |
Session 6 – The Paschal Mystery
- Handouts: Parallels
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Mystery of the Cross | 11 min. | 1 - 3 |
2 - Jesus, Fully Human and Fully Divine | 14 min. | 4 - 6 |
Call - Giving in Sacrificial Love | 7 min. | 7 |
Session 5 – Who is Jesus?
- Handouts: JESUS PROPHESIES MIRACLES PARABLES
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Jesus was more than a teacher. | 13 min. | 1 - 4 |
2 - The Hypostatic Union | 12 min. | 5 - 7 |
Call - Lord of your life? | 7 min. | 8 - 10 |
Session 4 – The Story of Salvation
- Handouts: COVENANT SCRIPTURE SUMMARY COVENANT 2
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - What is Salvation History? | 12 min. | 1 - 2 |
2 - Creation, the Fall, and Redemption | 14 min. | 3 - 6 |
Call - You have a place in the story. | 7 min. | 7 - 8 |
Session 3 – The Bible
- Handouts: SACRED SCRIPTURE
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - The Sword of the Spirit | 10 min. | 1 - 3 |
2 - The History of the Bible - The Canon | 17 min. | 4 |
Call - Read and study the bible. | 7 min. | 5 |
Session 2 – Divine Revelation
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Keys to the Kingdom | 11 min. | 1 - 2 |
2 - Scripture and Tradition | 13 min. | 3 - 7 |
Call - Life to the full. | 10 min. | 8 |
Session 1 - The Journey of Faith
- Handouts: H.A.B.I.T.S. CREEDS PARTS OF CREED
Video Segment | Duration | Study Questions |
1 - Embarking on a Journey | 11 min. | 1-3 |
2 - Trinity, Faith, & the God Who Is Love | 12 min. | 4-7 |
Call - Jesus calls us to abundant life. | 8 min. | 8 |