Bible/Book Study
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path” – Psalm 119:105
God is calling each and every one of us into a deeper relationship with Him. He is also calling us into a deeper relationship with one another. Please join us in growing a deeper love for him and our brothers and sisters in Christ by joining one of our studies.
For more information contact Jessi Oakland at joakland@saintmichaelparish.org or (360) 292-7104
Fall 2025 Studies
Reclaiming Friendship
Tuesdays, 10am, October 6–November 18
Explore what it takes to stay close for the long haul, what to look for in a friend, and how to navigate toxic relationships. There is a way to protect your heart without closing yourself off from future intimacy. The key is found in discovering God’s plan for friendship, which was meant to be a foretaste of Heaven.
In a world plagued by loneliness, you are invited to encounter God personally through Scripture. Let God reshape how you see and experience intentional relationships, deal with your past friendship wounds, and become a woman who is capable of the lifelong bond of true friendship.
Word on Fire “Return”
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, October 1–November 19
The statistics are troubling: 6.5 people leave the Catholic Church for every one that joins, and 50% of young people who were raised Catholic are no longer Catholic today. The Catholic Church is hemorrhaging young people. Behind these statistics are countless stories of wounded families. Millions of mothers and fathers are longing for their prodigal children to come home to the Church, crying: “Where did we go wrong?”
The passive wait-and-see approach is no longer an option. We need a different strategy. We need to understand the real reasons why our young people drift away, and we need a game plan to bring them home. We need Return.
Word on Fire “What Christians Believe”
Tuesdays, 7–8:30pm via Zoom, October 14–November 18
Bishop Barron walks readers through the Creed line by line, explaining its teachings on the mystery of the Trinity, the saving mission of Jesus Christ, and both the life of the Church below and the life of the world to come.
What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith
Wednesdays, 10:30am–12pm, October 1–December 3
Maybe you’ve been Catholic your entire life. Maybe you’re just beginning to explore the Catholic Faith. Wherever you are in your journey, you will be profoundly moved by the beauty and the richness of the Catholic Church.
Quenching the Soul’s Thirst
Mondays, 6pm, October 1–December 3
The ultimate purpose of Quenching the Soul’s Thirst is to draw you into an awesome personal relationship with God. Healing, peace, and an abundance of power will manifest themselves in your life as consequences of this relationship. This will enable you to live in the freedom God intends for you. This freedom is achieved by establishing a steadfast friendship with God through a very simple, systematic method of prayer.
Interior Freedom: Young Men’s Study (18–35)
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
Interior Freedom leads one to discover that even in the most difficult circumstances we possess within ourselves a space of freedom that nobody can take away, because God is its source and guarantee. Without this discovery we will always be restricted insome way and will never taste true happiness. Author Jacques Philippe develops a simple but important theme: we gain possession of our interior freedom in exact proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love. He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of the spiritual life, and he underlines the key role of the virtue of hope in our inner growth.
Living in the Father’s Love: Young Women’s Study (18–35)
Mondays, 6–7:30pm
In a world where women are measured by their beauty, achievements, and possessions, wouldn’t it be nice to find a place where you could just be valued for who you are? Living in the Father’s Love will lead you to that safe place where you are unconditionally loved, baggage and all.
This brief but powerful Bible study is the ideal way to revive and refresh yourself. Discover just how much God loves us and how the gospels are deeply relevant to our relationship with God and with those we love.
Courageous Women: A Study on the Heroines of Biblical History
Thursdays, 9:30am, September 25–November 18
Courageous Women: A Study on the Heroines of Biblical History” by Stacy Mitch is an inspiring study designed to uplift women by exploring the virtues embodied by women in Sacred Scripture. Across eight lessons, the book delves into the lives of significant biblical figures like Eve, Sarah, Esther, and Mary, connecting their experiences to modern Christian living. Ideal for personal or group study, this 117-page softcover book offers guidance in cultivating heroic virtues.
The Catholic Parent
Saturdays, 8:30–10pm
Do you ever feel like it’s almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone. This six-episode series features real Catholic families like yours sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent aims to encourage you as a mom or dad as you embrace your God-given role to form your family in the richness of the Catholic faith.
Foundations of Faith: A journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Saturdays starting October 25, 10am–12pm
Over the 20 sessions, you will delve into the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith, learn about the biblical and historical sources of the Catechism, and discover how these teachings have developed since the time of the apostles.










