Chrysostom Bible Institute

01/20/2026

Welcome to our sixth lesson in our series on the foundational beliefs of the Catholic faith. Today, we explore one of the most profound aspects of our theology: what happens after our earthly life concludes. The time we spend in this world represents merely a brief chapter in our eternal existence. As the Catechism of Trent teaches, we are created for eternal life, and our earthly pilgrimage is directed toward our ultimate end with God. As future priests, understanding these truths is essential not only for your own spiritual formation but for guiding the faithful entrusted to your care. The Church has consistently taught that death is not the end of our existence but a transition to eternal life. Today, we will explore the Catholic understanding of the afterlife as presented in the Tridentine Catechism: the nature of death, the particular judgment, the states of heaven, hell, and purgatory, and the final resurrection and general judgment.

https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_6_the_foundation_of_catholic_faith_heaven_hell_and_end_times.php

12/10/2025

Welcome to the fifth session in our eight-part series on the foundational doctrines of our Catholic faith. Today, we shift from the more theoretical theological concepts we've been exploring to examining two pillars of our faith: the Church and Baptism. We will explore what Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition teach about these essential elements of our Catholic identity, drawing from the timeless wisdom of the Church's traditional teachings.
https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_5_the_foundation_of_catholic_faith_understanding_the_church_and_baptism.php

12/04/2025

Welcome to our fourth lesson in our series on the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith.

Having explored what salvation is not in our last lesson, today we'll examine what the new birth and salvation truly are by focusing on seven key aspects. This understanding is essential not just for your theological education, but for your personal spiritual formation as future Priests, Deacons, and lay leaders in the Parish.
https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_4_the_doctrine_of_salvation_what_it_means_to_be_saved.php

11/15/2025

Welcome to our third lesson in our series on the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. Today, we focus on a foundational truth that underpins the entire Catholic message: the human condition after the Fall and our need for salvation.

Our purpose is to examine the biblical understanding of humanity's condition and God's divine provision for our redemption as taught by the Church through Scripture, Tradition, and the witness of the Church Fathers. My prayer is that this teaching will give you a clear understanding of this central theme as we continue laying the right foundation for your theological education and future priestly ministry.

As seminarians preparing for pastoral service, understanding these doctrines isn't merely academic—these truths will form the core of your preaching, sacramental ministry, and pastoral counseling for years to come. Let us approach this topic with both scholarly precision and spiritual humility, guided by the timeless wisdom of the Church as articulated in the Roman Catechism and the writings of the Church Fathers.
https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_3_the_foundation_of_catholic_faith_the_nature_of_mankind_and_sin.php

09/25/2025

Lesson 2: The Foundations of Catholic Faith: The Resurrection of Christ and the Holy Spirit

This Lesson explores key doctrines of Catholicism, focusing on the foundational truths of Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the nature of God, with a particular emphasis on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the role of the Holy Spirit. https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_2_the_foundations_of_catholic_faith_the_resurrection_of_christ_and_the_holy_spirit.php

09/12/2025

Lesson 1: Foundation of Catholic Doctrine-Scripture, God, and Christ

This foundational course for future priests explores Catholic doctrine on Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the nature of God, and Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the divine inspiration and authoritative interpretation of Scripture and Tradition, the knowability and attributes of God including the Trinity, and Christ’s full divinity and humanity affirmed by early Church councils. The course prepares clergy and lay people to teach and embody these truths in ministry.
https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_1_foundation_of_catholic_doctrine_scripture_god_and_christ.php

09/09/2025

Lesson 2
The Divine Invitation: Understanding Salvation Through John 3:16

The conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in John’s Gospel emphasizes that salvation requires spiritual rebirth through Baptism, not just natural birth. Drawing from the Roman Catechism, it explains that Baptism makes believers members of Christ and the Church, and that the Holy Spirit works invisibly but powerfully in this transformation.

https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_2.php

09/09/2025

Lesson 1
Born Again: The Transformative Encounter Between Nicodemus and Jesus

We explore the profound encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus in John chapter 3, emphasizing the Catholic understanding of spiritual rebirth through Baptism and the sacraments, illustrated by Jesus' teachings on being "born of water and Spirit," the wind, and the bronze serpent, and invites reflection on the transformative power of sacramental grace in the life of believers, culminating in discussion questions for deeper theological and pastoral engagement.
https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_1.php

09/09/2025

Lesson 3
The Evidence of True Conversion: How Do We Know We Are Reborn?

This educational exploration of true Christian conversion, grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, identifies key evidences such as resilient love reflecting Christ's love, a responsive life marked by hunger for God's Word and conformity to Christ, and a repentant heart seeking reconciliation, emphasizing that these manifestations flow from grace through the sacraments and assure ongoing spiritual transformation.

https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/lesson_3.php

09/05/2025

The Chrysostom Bible Institute home web page is still in the works I have some links to bible studies up and going but not all. Also as things progress I will, Lord willing, have audio and videos of the classes posted and books to go along with the classes

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09/09/2024

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN

Scripture does not give an account of Mary’s birth. However, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James fills in the gap. This work has no historical value, but it does reflect the development of Christian piety. According to this account, Anna and Joachim are infertile but pray for a child. They receive the promise of a child who will advance God’s plan of salvation for the world. Such a story, like many biblical counterparts, stresses the special presence of God in Mary’s life from the beginning.

In todays gospel reading from the gospel of Matthew, we read of one of two genealogies given to us by God....https://www.sainthelencatholicchurch.org/the_nativity_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary.php