​Adult Faith Formation in Lent

The University Series is a Lenten adult formation opportunity. This year will be presented virtually. Some of your favorite presenters, relevant faith topics, and quality learning...all from the comfort and safety of your own home.

​Fr. Patrick is presenting a five-part series on scripture:
The Whole Bible In Five Short Sessions: Impossible?
Mondays, February 22, March  1, 8, 15, 22
7:00 - 8:30 pm, via Zoom.
This five-part series will do a close study of the biblical text, always asking, “How can we apply Biblical teachings to our lives?” Bring your bibles, an open and inquisitive mind, your love for God, and your willingness to encounter Jesus.

2021 Classes

  • Thursday, February 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm  
    Bishop Robert Barron
    Stay With Us: How to bring young people back to Church
  • ​Friday, February 19, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
    Dr. Paul Ford
    Holiness at Home: Spiritual riches of your ordinary life
  • Monday, February 22, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Patrick Mullen
    The Whole Bible In Five Short Sessions: Impossible?
    Part I - Introduction and Overview.
  • Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Steve Davoren
    Finding Joy in Life through the Gifts of Faith, Family, and Marriag
  • Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Bill Nicholas
    Slavery in the Bible
  • Thursday, February 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Jim Stehly
    Praying the Our Father
  • Friday, February 26, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
    Dr. Janice Daurio
    Dorothy Day: Socialist or Saint
  • Monday, March 1, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Patrick Mullen
    The Whole Bible In Five Short Sessions: Impossible?
    Part II: - Hebrew Bible
  • Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Deacon Gary Mallaley
    Grace for Me!
  • Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Robert Sirico
    Christianity & Socialism
  • Thursday, March 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Deacon Don & Diana Huntley
    Seasons & Colors of the Church
  • Friday, March 5, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
    Rt. Rev. Alexei Smith
    A Covenant with Others?
  • Monday, March 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Patrick Mullen
    The Whole Bible In Five Short Sessions: Impossible?
    Part III: New Testament
  • Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Deacon Jim Carper
    Why Confess to a Priest?
  • Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Dr. Christopher Kaczor
    Adam & Eve in Genesis
  • Thursday, March 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Felix Just
    Must We Be Perfect?
  • Friday, March 12, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
    Padre Serra Parish Writers Group
    The Winds of Change
  • Monday, March 15, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Patrick Mullen
    The Whole Bible In Five Short Sessions: Impossible?
    Part IV: Gospels
  • Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Rabbi Lotker
    Jewish Tour of Garden of Eden
  • Wednesday, March 17, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Parker Sandoval
    New Evangelization
  • Thursday, March 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Felix Just
    Catholic Practices vs Bible?
  • Friday, March 19, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
    Kathleen Domingo
    Parish Life – Post Covid
  • Monday, March 22
    Fr. Patrick Mullen
    The Whole Bible In Five Short Sessions: Impossible?
    Part V: Paul
    7:00 - 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Goyo Hidalgo
    Social Media Influence
  • Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Bill Nicholas
    Catholic Collision with History
  • Thursday, March 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
    Fr. Dave Heney
    Q&A on Moral Questions
  • Friday, March 26, 12:15 - 1:45 pm
    Joe Sikorra
    Achieving Your Dreams    ​
The University Series offers sessions connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, evangelization, faith and science, marriage and family, church history, scripture, prayer, and other priorities set by the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Synod. ​Sessions include multi-media presentations and always allow time for your questions. Visit theuniversityseries.org