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$10.00Angels show up at some of the most important events in the Bible. Why is that? Do you really have your own personal Guardian Angel? What is the purpose of Angels? What does the Bible and Catechism say about the Angels? Should we be afraid of ghosts? Fr. Dave explains everything in this easy-to-understand session on these remarkable creatures.
Section Date Time Venue BI-10 Monday, March 23, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima
1305 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065View Map -
$10.00The object of your hope is Jesus and his promises to come again in glory, to judge the world, to raise your body and to renew all creation. Come learn from the word of God to live in the hope of all the Lord has in store for you and the world.
Section Date Time Venue BI-04 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church St. Mary Magdalen Church
25 N. Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Jonah has been called the “Reluctant Prophet” as God said “Go” and Jonah said “No”. Is God currently saying “Go” and are you pulling a Jonah and saying “No”? With only a couple of actual pages in your Bible, Jonah helps you examine and answer this question. Let’s use Jonah as a mirror to examine the connection between your Faith and your life.
Section Date Time Venue BI-07 Monday, March 16, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
71 N Palm St.
Ventura, CA 93001View Map -
$10.00In 1893, Pope Leo XIII wrote that the Bible should be made “safely and abundantly accessible to the flock of Jesus Christ.” Come learn some practical suggestions on how to make the Bible “safely and abundantly accessible” to Catholics, and especially your loved ones.
Section Date Time Venue BI-06 Wednesday, March 04, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena
24410 Calvert St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367View Map -
$10.00People used to say, “Protestants have the Bible and Catholics have the Mass.” Yet the Bible has a crucial role not only in the celebration of the Mass today (especially in the Liturgy of the Word), but also in the way the Mass gradually developed over the centuries. Let’s explore the connection between our Sacred Scriptures and the Catholic Liturgy, which is much more complex than you might realize or imagine.
Section Date Time Venue BI-05 Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00When a lawyer asked Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life, Jesus asked him “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” Jesus’ questions point out that the Bible does not interpret itself. There are different ways to interpret it. Let’s review some of the main points from Pope Benedict XVI’s Verbum Domini, exploring the rules of how to read the Bible well. We will discuss the four levels of meaning of Scripture, the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and the "dark passages" of human sin--among many others.
Section Date Time Venue BI-09 Friday, March 20, 2026 12:15-1:45 PM Cal Lutheran University Samuelson Chapel Cal Lutheran University Samuelson Chapel
165 Chapel Lane
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00Imagine experiencing the first Holy Week—Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, and his arrest and crucifixion. What filled the hearts of his followers, Pilate, and the crowd? How did faith rise from such tragedy? Join Fr. Steve as he explores Holy Week through the lives forever changed by it and some who became faithful followers because of it. Their lives before and after Jesus’ death and resurrection will help you become more faithful disciples of the Risen Christ.
Section Date Time Venue BI-11 Monday, March 23, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00Fr. Steve presents the six Sunday Gospels of Lent in pictures and prayer to bring to life the world of Jesus ...and connect it with yours today! This is a great way to begin your Lenten journey by using the Word of God that will be proclaimed each Sunday at Mass.
Section Date Time Venue BI-01 Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe
5801 Kanan Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362View Map -
$10.00Journey through the powerful Scripture readings from Lent through Palm Sunday. Come explore how Lent calls you to conversion, reflection, and renewal. Through prayerful discussion, you will uncover how the Word of God invites you to live more fully in the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Join us as we deepen our understanding of the sacred journey that prepares our hearts for the joy of Easter.
Section Date Time Venue BI-02 Monday, February 23, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00For Catholics, the Bible is not just one book, but a collection of 73 different books (fewer or even more for other Christians) that were written over more than one thousand years! But how were these texts written and collected, and why were they considered valuable enough to form the foundation of Judaism and Christianity? Let’s discuss the formation of the Bible and explain the differences between the various versions of the Bible as used by Jews, Catholics, Protestants, and other Christians.
Section Date Time Venue BI-03 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00The goal of your faith formation is to enhance your relationship with Christ in the context of our church. In real life, relationships develop through a dialogue which builds understanding and trust. This session will explore practical uses of scripture to reveal the beauty of our Catholic faith tradition.
Section Date Time Venue BI-08 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map
Your Story of Salvation: How Scripture Guides Your Faith
The goal of your faith formation is to enhance your relationship with Christ in the context of our church. In real life, relationships develop through a dialogue which builds understanding and trust. This session will explore practical uses of scripture to reveal the beauty of our Catholic faith tradition.