2024 Bible Study - Women in the New Testament

The Role of Women in the Church – Women in the New Testament
The role of women in the Church is a constant topic for discussion. It is prominent right now as Pope Francis has included women in roles in the Universal Synod. Women were invited to be part of the discussion groups that prepared the focus of the Synod. For the first time, women were included as

But the role of women in the Church is not a new topic. Women were an important part of the ministry of Jesus and they played significant roles in the early Church. We will be examining their role in our Winter Bible Study topic – Women in the New Testament. Journey through the New Testament,
exploring the social and religious world of first-century Palestine and the remarkable lives of these women of faith. Six lessons survey New Testament texts about Mary the mother of Jesus, women healed by Jesus, the Samaritan woman, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and various women of
the early church, such as Priscilla and Phoebe.

There are two times offered for Bible Study, 10:00 am following the morning Mass or 7:00 pm. Sessions are on Wednesdays beginning January 24, 2024. The Bible Study sessions will have the option of in-person or participate by Zoom. Books for the study are $18. Contact Deacon Randy ([email protected] or 763-843-6456) for more information or with questions.