In
the Press
Faith
and Education Issue September 3-16, 2006, page 25
by Carol Kloss, CCSS coordinator
Three
CCSS students—Deacon Phil Bertolani, Kathy Dodaro, and Carole
O'Neill—describe how they've gotten what they needed from CCSS in
excerpts from a newspaper article published in September, 2006. Read
the article »
Comments
from CCSS Students
"Scripture
class has been a thanksgiving of God's revelation at many different
levels. I recognize God's subtleness in class and how he manifests his
spirit among us. I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity to seek
God's truth and wisdom."
"I could not afford college in terms of money or time
so CCSS is perfect. This curriculum is just what I have been
seeking."
"This program gives me the historical 'big picture' of
the Scriptures and motivates me to read my Bible thoroughly."
"Little did I know just how much I was going to grow
by attending the Chicago Catholic Scripture School. Not only have I grown
in knowledge of my faith by reading and studying Scripture through the
lectures and homework, but I have also gained a personal confidence and
revelation within myself. I have gained so much wisdom. I look forward to
seeing and sharing with the people in my group every week. I can honestly
say this class changed my life and I truly feel forever indebted and
grateful to it."
"It is a privilege to participate in CCSS."
"This program takes my breath away!"
"I find that reading the prophets is like handling
fire. I am drawn to it, mesmerized but a bit singed. I feel the words
cutting right through me. So much to think about."
"CCSS adds meaning to my reading of Scripture."
"The study of the Old Testament has been so profound
and intense."
"I had a 'Scripture class moment' in church this past
Sunday. All the readings were from books we have studied at some point
over the last 2½ years. I was sitting in church with my parents, my
grandma, and my son. While the readings were being read, I really felt
like I was 'in the know.' After Mass, I said to my dad, 'I love it when I
get all the readings. It just seems to make everything else fall into
place.' My dad laughed and said, 'OK, now explain it all to me.' And I
did!"
Comments
from CCSS graduates
"CCSS helped me gain greater perspectives on God's
Word as it invited people throughout centuries to a deeper and more
intimate relationship with God. Also, I received a new and greater
appreciation for the infant Church and its mission."
"Our teachers were terrific. They kept me coming back.
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for spiritual growth."
"How eager I was to come each Saturday! How engaging
the sessions!"
"I appreciated the prayerful presentations and their
application to spirituality, not just an academic approach."
"The life-changing and wonderful study of the Bible
over the past four years can best be described by Scripture itself:
Take
good hold of instruction and don't let her go, keep her for she is your
life' (Proverbs 4:13).
Whatever
is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and
if there is anything worthy of praise, think about thse things. Keep on
doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then
the God of peace will be with you' (Philippians 4:8-9).
"Don't miss the opportunity. You will be enriched
beyond all expectation!"
