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Join us for our next bible study, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life from Ascension Press. This 10-week study will be offered both online and in-person. Online sessions meet on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., beginning February 7. In-person sessions meet on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm -7:00 p.m., beginning February 8. Please visit stcatherine-austin.org/bible-study for more information or to register.

Join us as we examine Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life, a new course from Ascension Press. After each of us watches the video lesson and reads the workbook, we will meet online via Zoom on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for a discussion. This Bible Study will meet from Apr. 18 through Jun. 6. Click on this article for more information.

Fr. Lou will present the Bishops' document, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, A Call to Political Responsibility." This presentation will be recorded and posted it on the website for later viewing.

We are excited to announce that our parish now has access to premium video content from Word on Fire through Flocknote. These films and videos feature Bishop Robert Barron who has been hailed as “one of the Church’s greatest messengers" and is the second most-followed Catholic in the world on social media (behind only Pope Francis.) He is best known for his CATHOLICISM film series and his Emmy-nominated Pivotal Players series. Click the title of the article for information on how to access.

Alpha is driven by the belief that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view, whatever they maybe. If you or someone you know is curious about faith in God, we invite you to Come and See. NO obligation of any kind. Join us for our 11 week series , starting on Thursday, January 23. @ 6:30 p.m. Come for supper, stay for a film and conversation.

Everyone is invited to La Posada beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Johnson Hall. La Posada is a traditional Spanish religious festival that celebrates the journey that Mary and Joseph made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge (a Posada, an Inn or Shelter) where Mary gives birth to the baby Jesus. La Posada is sponsored by the ACTS Community, the Amigos Club, and the Knights of Columbus. Traditional refreshments, hot chocolate, pan dulce, and cookies will be served after the Posada.

The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. Join us for this popular Bible Study every Sunday morning in the Cenacle, the Adult Education room in the Parish Center. We will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Begins Sun., Oct. 7, from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., after the 9:30 Mass.

That Man is You returns to St Catherine’s of Siena this Fall!  Paradisus Dei has developed an entirely NEW year of TMIY, The Vision of Man Fully Alive.  It's unlike anything they have done before!  Featuring 9 dynamic presenters, new personalities, and incredible new topics, it's sure to invigorate and set a fire in your hearts!  The program will start on Friday, Sept. 14.  

With the opening of our beautiful new Parish Center now is the time for our pent up energies and curiosity to find a place to learn, to share and to grow. The Adult Formation Ministry has so much to offer this fall. Check out our page - you are sure to find something of interest. And if not, just tell us what you are interested in.

The Women of the Parish are invited to join us for our Fall Retreat on September 27-30, 2018. The Retreat will be held at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, TX.

Members of all our Small Christian Communities and Small Faith Sharing Groups are invited to come together on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25 from 2:30-4 PM. There will be a short presentation on Lent, a chance to share our experiences in Small Christian Communities, get to know each other and of course share some refreshments.

Our Young Adult Page, listed under Adult Faith Formation, has links to the Grotto website from the University of Notre Dame. There are visual articles and blogs by young Catholics. Enjoy!

We all want to prepare ourselves spiritually for Christmas throughout this Advent season but when? where? how? There just isn't enough time to go and do one more thing. What if you could do something from home? Click on the title of this article to learn how you can participate in this free opportunity.

The Gift of Years: this 15 week study is for anyone wanting to reflect and pray about the gradual effects of the aging process in their lives. We will be using Joan Chittester’s book, The Gift of Years, Growing Older Gracefully. Starting Jan. 9, 2018, We will meet at St. Catherine’s Admin Building on Tuesday mornings from 10:00AM – 11:30 AM. The cost of the book is $10. Call or email Pam Neumann at 512-892-2426/pam.neumann@stcatherine-austin.org