Bible Studies & Small Groups
We offer both men’s and women’s bible studies & small groups. These are opportunities to enter more deeply into the Word of God while growing together as a community. Our bible studies and small groups aim to align with the mission of our ministry: to invite the UMBC community into friendship with Jesus, form disciples in the Catholic faith, and inspire them to be disciple-makers.
Women’s Bible Studies
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Leaders: Emily Kosloski (Senior) & Annamarie Walther (Junior)
This semester we will be revisiting different topics that we may be familiar with, but may have lost sight of the goodness or the beauty of it. Recognizing how we are projecting our human brokenness on our relationship with God, we will be reframing our understanding of the faith life to rejuvenate our relationship with God through the light of scripture. Some examples of topics covered will be the Mass, angels, and the Ten Commandments.
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Please fill out this form if you are a freshmen who is interested in bible study this semester!! Bible Study is a great way to meet new people, make friendships, and get involved in the community!
Women’s Small Groups
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Leader: Kimberly Calderon (Senior), Chiamaka Irika (Sophomore)
If you want to strengthen your relationship with God, understand the true meaning of being a beautiful daughter of God, have good conversations and hangout with other amazing women, this is for you!!! Please answer the questions below and we will be contacting you with more details soon :)
Men’s Bible Studies
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Leaders: Ryan Wilson & Galen Bouriquot (Sophomores)
This Bible study is specifically for freshman men who want to develop a stronger relationship with God and each other.
Note: Monday Sept 9th we will be meeting from 6pm-7pm in CWB 122.
After that it will be Mondays from 7pm-8pm
Location TBD
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Leader: Timothy Shaia (Junior)
Throughout the semester, we will read passages from the Gospels to learn essential habits of the Church and practice the art of reading Scripture. This will be a good fit for those who are new to reading Scripture or want to reorient themselves with living out the faith (open for all).
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Leader: Kameron Frazer (Junior), assisted by Aaron Belmonte (Senior)
Join sophomores (recommended, but students in other years are welcome as well) as we explore topics of scripture and how they relate to our everyday life.
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Hi, my name is Jeshuwin (or Jesh). I am a senior studying bioinformatics and computer science.
My goal for this bible study is to discuss relevant topics that can damage us and society- by reflecting on and reading the scripture, develop better tools so that we are mentally and spirituality equipped with the word of God.
I hope to grow in my faith and discuss various topics with you all.
Also my favorite book of the bible is the Psalms.
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Leader: Scaria John (Senior)
This scripture study during the Fall Semester will primarily focus on understanding the richness of what God reveals to us in the Old Testament.
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Leaders: Aaron Belmonte & Joe DeFusco (Seniors)
Join seniors (recommended, but students in other years are welcome as well) to reflect on scripture and discussing how to live out the call to discipleship at UMBC & beyond.
Men’s Small Groups
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Led by a Baltimore Seminarian! Wondering what God has in store for your life? Wondering how to discover your vocation? Whether it be priesthood or marriage or even the next steps after college, come and discover your vocation in this Men's group the first Wednesday of every month!
CWB 101
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Leaders: Michael Hauf & Ben Guest (Seniors)
This small group will focus on the Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. This book is known as being second in importance to scripture with understanding how to live as a disciple of Christ.
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Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. To learn more feel free to visit here: https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/about-membership/college-councils
At UMBC through Catholic Retrievers, joining the Knights of Columbus will give men the opportunity to grow in charity, unity, and fraternity by growing in faith and service.
Please fill out this form to express interest in this exciting new opportunity through Catholic Retrievers!
If you are not already in a Council, please fill out the form and we will get you signed up!
If you are already in a Council, this will not be a council on campus but rather a Knights of Columbus group for men involved in the Knights of Columbus presenting opportunities to maintain connection and grow together as knights.
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Click here to sign up for Fight Club
Fight Club Catholic is an accountability brotherhood committed to leading men to Jesus through purity of heart.
Struggle with sins and habits of lust and desire to be free? Members strive to fight every day to live chastely with themselves and others so they are freer to love God, their (future) brides, and their brothers.