Walking with Purpose is a Catholic Women’s ministry that helps nurture a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ thorough scripture study and small group discussion. This program began at St. Joseph in October 2024.
In April 2026 we completed our most recent study, Opening Your Heart. We were blessed to have 14 wonderful group leaders and 7 discussion groups. We all know many more women who we know at the parish.
When do we begin again? Registration will open near the end of July 2026. Our first session will be held in late September 2026. Cost of registration is $60 and this includes the study book.
What is the study for 2026/2027? The study is titled, Touching the Divine. It is a wonderful study of the Gospel of John. Those who have previously completed this study have shared that the study had a great impact on their spiritual lives.
Enjoy some pictures from this year:
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Do I need to attend every week? NO! Attend as many sessions as your schedule permits. Each lesson in Opening Your Heart has a separate theme so don’t worry about being behind. Your group members will miss you, though!
- What do I need to bring to each session? Your Bible Study book will be ready for you at the first session, and you will need to bring it to the following sessions. You also need to bring your Bible.
- Is there a cost? Yes, the Bible Study fee covers the purchase of the book a small amount toward hospitality. The fee is $60.
- Is walking involved? No, no walking involved. Walking with Purpose is more about living your life with a purpose.
- What is a group session like? We will be in small groups of 10-12 women and discuss videos presented or information in the chapter assigned and answer questions from the Bible Study book. Most weeks there will be homework to prepare for the next week. The homework is NOT overwhelming. This study also has 6 sessions with a video and at those sessions we begin with food and fellowship and have no homework prep.
- Is there prayer? Yes, we will be praying together during our time
together. - When do we meet? St. Joseph offers a morning session and an evening session. Both sessions meet weekly on Thursdays. The morning session is from 10:00-11:30AM The evening session is from 7:00PM -8:30 PM. The meeting place is in Corrigan Hall at St. Joseph Church Odenton.
