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The Gospels Side-by-Side


About the Program

The Gospels Side-by-Side is an introductory overview for adults and young adults who have basic questions about the Gospels and the New Testament. The series will be facilitated by Fr. Louis Jaeger, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Waterloo.

The series will begin on Wednesday, February 16, and meet from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Wednesday afternoons in the Rectory Classroom at Sacred Heart Parish.  A Saturday or Sunday series will be offered if a sufficient number of people are interested.

Fr. Jaeger will begin with an outline of the New Testament and a brief look at the Gospels' Old Testament background, then begin an examination of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

This series will examine what a Gospel is, why and by whom the Gospels were written, to whom they were written, why they are written the way they are, and what they say about Jesus.  This is a comparative study which will examine the different ways Jesus is presented in the four Gospels and the reasons for differences from one Gospel to the next. 

This overview will put the whole New Testament into perspective and help participants understand what the early Christian community remembered and treasured about Christ.  A weekend series will be offered if a sufficient number of people are interested.

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About the Presenter

Fr. Louis Jaeger has a BA degree in History and minors in Philosophy and Latin from Loras College in Dubuque, a Masters of Divinity from St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana, a Masters in Education from Boston College, and a certificate in teaching and administration from Clarke College in Dubuque.  Fr. Jaeger was ordained to the priesthood in 1973.  Since ordination he has served as associate pastor at parishes in Manchester, Dubuque and Cedar Rapids and as pastor of parishes in Winthrop, Barclay, Raymond, Epworth, Marshalltown and Haverhill. He was appointed pastor of Sacred Heart in 2006.  Fr. Jaeger has served on the faculty of St. Paul's School of Religion, Manchester; Wahlert High School, Dubuque; LaSalle and Regis High Schools, Cedar Rapids; as principal of St. John High School, Independence and as assistant principal, spiritual director and teacher at Don Bosco High School, Gilbertville.  Fr. Jaeger currently serves on the Board of American Martyrs Retreat House and the Board of the Archdiocese's Lay Formation program.  He is Pastoral Coordinator for Cedar Valley Catholic Schools.

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Registration

By phone: call 319-234-4996
By email: DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Online: Click here to register online

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For More Information Contact:
Director of Adult Faith Formation 320 Mulberry Street, Waterloo IA 50703.
Phone: 319-234-9912
• Email: DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Posted 01.07.11  •  Last Update 01.07.11

OUR COMMITMENT TO ADULT FORMATION
The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are committed to providing life-long faith formation and spiritual growth for adults of all ages. We value individual life experience, respect the diversity of personal convictions, and welcome the wisdom of every participant. We encourage conversation and dialogue. We will never intentionally embarrass or offend participants.


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