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Discipleship Groups are opportunities for small groups of people to gather in person or via Zoom for faith-sharing purposes.
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The small groups note below are underway! A new menu of opportunities will be available sometime in February of 2022.
In the meantime, please consider joining the upcoming Advent Discipleship Group, "The Angels and Their Mission" beginning Nov. 16th. Click HERE to find out more and to register.
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Questions? For specific information about one or more groups, please e-mail the facilitator(s) indicated. For any other questions, please email Cristina Folan at commsupport@ndcarmel.com.
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MONDAYS
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven
In this 8-session in-person journey, we will explore the bestselling book by Mitch Albom, which follows the life and death of a man named Eddie, who is killed and sent to heaven. There he encounters five people who had a significant impact upon him during his life. Participants are required to purchase the book (click HERE).
8 sessions: Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM, Oct. 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Led by Bob Waters: watersro1@gmail.com
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TUESDAYS
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For Women: Life is Messy, but There's CPR for the Soul!
5 sessions: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2 & 9. Led by Beth Letizia: mrstiz1@verizon.net -
The Case for Christ
Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence in the case for Christ. Lee Strobel disagrees. The former legal journalist and one-time atheist know how to ask tough questions. His own search for the truth about Jesus led him to faith in Christ.
In six virtual sessions, we will explore the evidence for Jesus of the Gospels with Lee Strobel. We will weigh historical evidence, examine expert testimony, and use the skills of an investigative reporter to deepen our understanding of Jesus Christ. Participants are required to purchase the book (click HERE).
6 sessions: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9 & 16. Led by David Gillespie: gillespd@gmail.com
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Parenting with Joy
A 6-session virtual journey for parents based on Pope Francis’ document The Joy of Love is about the challenges and joys of parenting today. Parents will connect with other parents as they enter into meaningful conversations regarding their personal parenting styles and way of life. Session topics will include:- Imperfect Parenting & Healthy Limits
- Teaching Goodness
- Children's Rights and Responsibilities
- Sexuality & Loving Our Bodies
- Passing on Faith
- An Expanding Love
6 sessions: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30, Oct. 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2, 9 & 16. Led by Diane Byrne: dbyrne@ndcarmel.com.
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WEDNESDAYS
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The Beatitudes Project
The Beatitudes Project is an invitation to transformation - inspired by the words of Jesus in Matthew 5 (the Sermon on the Mount), through stories, music, and art. In this 10-session in-person journey in a home setting*, we will join worship leaders, musicians, theologians, pastors, and business leaders as we explore and unpack what it means to live life the Jesus way. Features Matt Maher, Joel Houston, Amanda Cook, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and many more.
10 sessions: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22. Led by Cathy Piccoli (cpmother@optonline.net) and Bob Flynn (ref.jr.flynn@gmail.com).
*Piccoli home in Parsippany. To ensure everyone's safety, participants must be COVID vaccinated.
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THURSDAYS
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Pivotal Players by Bishop Robert Barron
In these compelling video presentations, Bishop Barron takes people around the world and deep into the Catholic Faith, unlocking the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people. In our 6-session virtual journey, you will learn how a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization.
6 sessions: Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 pm, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4 & 18. Led by Laura Balogh (lbalogh@ndcarmel.com) and Marge Collins. -
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
Discover the beauty and riches of the Mass! The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. In this 5-session in-person journey we will explore the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveal what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Participants are required to purchase a study set from Ascension Press (click HERE).
5 sessions: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm: Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4 & 11. Led by Liz Laverty (beth.laverty@gmail.com) and Debbie White (luvmorgan@optonline.net)
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Who am I to Judge?
In this 8-session in-person journey, we'll explore the classical view of morality and find it’s an entire way of life. What are “right” and “wrong”? Is what’s right for you right for me? Is there a right and a wrong for everyone, all the time? These are difficult questions to discuss. Our society believes that each person should make up his or her own morality—that there is no moral truth that applies to everyone. How do we talk about morality in a relativistic world?
8 sessions: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2. Led by Christa Cottone: christa_cottone@alumni.shu.edu.
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Testimonials from past participants!
Here's what past participants have said about their Virtual Discipleship Group experience:
- The series helped focus me spiritually and insights shared by my fellow participants were awesome.”
- “Our facilitator guided us through our book with great care, thoughtfulness, and efficiency. She provided us with the tools to share our thoughts on every concept. I am deeply changed by this experience.”
- “This journey was a needed reminder of how easily our spirituality can be strengthened by sharing it with others, and by connecting with others who are yearning for the same thing.”
- “I benefited most from being with a group of people also seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus and to share faith experiences with others. The series did a great job of bringing Jesus, the man, to life for us as well as the experience of being an early follower.”
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Discipleship Group Leaders Welcomed!
If you have a passion for a particular topic, book, film, or program, and you feel called to lead a virtual group, please reach out to Cristina Folan at commsupport@ndcarmel.com to discuss partaking in this opportunity of helping others draw closer to Christ! Start and end dates for a group are flexible, within the context of our seasonal offerings. Guidance/coaching will be provided. We also encourage leaders to team up to co-lead a journey. It's a great way to get started in facilitating small group discussions and to share and nurture leadership in our faith community.
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