"I, too, would like to find an elevator to lift me up to Jesus, for I am too little to climb the rough stairway of perfection...The elevator which must raise me to the heavens is Your arms, O Jesus! For that I do not need to grow; on the contrary, I must necessarily remain small, become smaller and smaller. O my God, You have surpassed what I expected, and I want to sing Your mercies."

A Catholic Woman's Guide to Scripture

Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a Catholic Women’s Bible Study that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Using scripture and weekly small group discussions, the goal of the WWP ministry is to link everyday challenges with solutions from the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church.

WWP is a tested approach open to women of all ages and backgrounds in our parish who want to grow in prayer and unity with God’s Word. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we hope you will join us.

How does it work?

Participation in Walking with Purpose at St. Andrew will be in a small group setting (no more than 12). Most of the reading is done individually using your study guide throughout the week.

We also meet during the study to gather for Connect Coffees, which consist of social time and an online presentation of related bible talks and small group discussion. All meetings will take place at the St. Andrew the Apostle facility.

FALL 2022 SESSION - SEPTEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 7, 2022

The next St. Andrew the Apostle WWP study will be "Ordering Your Priorities: Building a Life Well Lived" (September 19 – December 7, 2022). This is an immensely practical Bible study that will help you put the most important things first by paying attention to the One who made us. When we order our priorities, He can tell us what we need for our lives to run well.

This eight-week Bible study is ideal if you….

• Are ready to discover not only what matters most in life but also how to prioritize those things;
• Long to feel satisfied at the end of the day, knowing that you’ve loved your family not just in your heart but also in your schedule; and
• Want to create a life that you don’t need to escape.

There will be four sessions (listed below). Each session is limited to 12 participants and registration for that day/time will be closed once we reach capacity. While we will make every effort to accommodate your first choice, your session assignment must be confirmed by the WWP registrar. To view the syllabus for each session, please click the links.

• Tuesday AM (10AM – 11:30AM)
• Tuesday PM (7PM – 8:30PM)
• Thursday AM (10AM – 11:30AM)
• Thursday PM (7PM – 8:30PM)

Please Note:
Due to Federal holidays, feast days, and other parish activities, there are some dates where WWP will not meet. These dates are listed in each syllabus. Walking With Purpose will follow Fairfax County Public Schools announcements
for weather-related closings. 

The Fall 2022 session will kick-off with a Connect Coffee for all registered participants on Monday, September 19, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This gathering will include Lesson 1 and a video message from WWP founder, Lisa Brenninkmeyer.  Refreshments will be served.

Small group sessions, beginning with Lesson 2, will start that same week on Tuesday (9/20) and Thursday (9/22) respectively. View the syllabus link or the WWP website for more details.

Spaces for this program are limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

The registration stipend is $10 for the complete eight week study. The Ordering Your Priorities study guide is available for purchase on the Walking with Purpose website. It is $20 plus shipping. More details will be provided in a follow-up email including your registration/session confirmation.
 

• Registration will open on Friday, August 25.

The fee for participation is $10 per Bible study and will cover the basic expenses of hosting the program. Payments should be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Pay by check or through Faith Direct. Checks can be dropped off at the Parish Office.

Check back in December for more information about the Lenten study!