The Ventura University Series will return March 6- April 11, 2025.
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Announcements and Updates
- Liturgy of the Hours (LS-04) on March 18 will be presented by Vicki McCargar, not Maureen Pratt.
- Between Sundays: Living a Sabbath Life (SP-02) on March 25 has been moved to St. Peter Claver Parish.
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$10.00The Bible is the living Word of God which can be a daily source of consolation and guidance in your life. This presentation will explore how Bible study can become a first step in approaching the scriptures in a way that can help you recognize how the voice of God surrounds your life, giving assurance of God's love and care for you.
Section Date Time Venue BI-01 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
10801 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004View Map -
$10.00When a lawyer asked Jesus what he needed to do to inherit eternal life, Jesus asked him "What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” Jesus' questions point to the fact that the Bible does not interpret itself. There are different ways to interpret it. In this presentation, we will review some of the main points from Pope Benedict XVI's Verbum Domini, exploring the rules of how to read the Bible well. We will discuss the four levels of meaning of Scripture, the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and the "dark passages" of human sin--among many others. (The Seminary is located at 5012 Seminary Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012)
Section Date Time Venue BI-02 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. John's Seminary St. John’s Seminary
5012 Seminary Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.002025 is a “Jubilee Year", with the theme "Pilgrims of Hope”, and also the “Year of St. Luke”, since portions of Luke’s Gospel are read at most Sunday Masses throughout Lectionary Year C. But do you realize how very different it is from the other Gospels? Luke is often called the “Social-Justice Gospel”, but it is also the “Gospel of the Holy Spirit” and the “Gospel of Prayer” and the “Gospel of Mercy”. This evening will explore the principal themes, literary features, and distinctive theology of Luke: how Jesus is portrayed as a Spirit-filled prophet and savior, and how we are challenged to live in joy and hope, loving all people and imitating Jesus as his faithful disciples.
Section Date Time Venue BI-03 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map -
$10.00As Catholics, we believe the whole Bible is true, but also need to recognize that it contains a variety of wide literary styles and genres. Some biblical books are more directly "historical", while others contain hymns, prayers, legends, and other kinds of stories. Yet even these non-just-historical books were influenced by the concrete historical circumstances of the Jewish people and the early Christian communities. This evening will provide a broad stroke of the various types of books in the Old and New Testaments, along with some principles of properly Catholic interpretation of the Bible, to help us hear and understand God's Word, speaking to us today.
Section Date Time Venue BI-04 Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map -
$10.00We probably know well what was done to Jesus on the cross. The greater question, though, is: what was Jesus doing on the cross? Was the cross necessary? Why not some other way? Come explore the biblical images that reveal the saving meaning and power of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Section Date Time Venue BI-05 Monday, March 17, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe
5801 Kanan Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362View Map -
$10.00This will be a really deep dive into Luke’s story of two sinners’ powerful encounter with Jesus. No shallow, surface readings of the Bible allowed here. If you like Bible stories, this is for you.
Section Date Time Venue BI-06 Monday, March 17, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Why does a Catholic Bible have 7 more books than a Protestant Bible? What roles did God, and people like Jerome, Athanasius, Martin Luther, and King James play? Why are there so many different translations and how does one find a good Catholic translation? What Biblical books should we read first, next, last, and why?
Section Date Time Venue BI-07 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Holy Cross
13955 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021View Map -
$10.00Our spiritual growth as Christians needs to be guided by Jesus, who does some puzzling things, and whose greatest deeds are sometimes misunderstood. This careful look at the beginning and end of Jesus public ministry is all about understanding him and learning to love him more.
Section Date Time Venue BI-08 Monday, March 31, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00What does the Church teach about the Bible, and how has that teaching evolved over time? Who were the primary influencers on Catholic Biblical thought? How does Catholic theology inform practical approaches for reading and studying the Bible in small groups?
Section Date Time Venue BI-09 Wednesday, April 02, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Holy Cross
13955 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021View Map -
$10.00Did God really ask Abraham to kill his Son? Did God intend to wipe out all humanity on the earth in Noah’s Flood? Did God side with the Israelites in their bloody conquest of Canaan? Does God ever side with anyone who uses violence? Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New Testament? How can we understand these two widely different presentations of God? Fr. Dave will explain how.
Section Date Time Venue BI-10 Monday, April 07, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima
1305 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065View Map -
$10.00Angels show up at some of the most important events in the Bible. Why is that? Do you really have your own personal Guardian Angel? What is the purpose of Angels? What does the Bible and Catechism say about the Angels? Should we be afraid of ghosts? Fr. Dave explains everything in this easy-to-understand session on these remarkable creatures.
Section Date Time Venue BI-11 Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe
5801 Kanan Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362View Map -
$10.00Prior to leaving office in 1796, President George Washington gave us a 7,641-word Farewell Address. He warned us that our system of government is very dependent upon morality and trust. He affirmed that religion is the best way to create a moral society. Is the USA becoming more religious? Was Washington baptized a Catholic? Why is he painted on the ceiling of the U.S. Capitol Building amongst angels in heaven?
Section Date Time Venue CE-01 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00This session explores what it means to be a woman in today's culture. What does Sacred Scripture and the Church say about feminine identity, charisms, and walking together as missionary disciples? How can today's women of faith prayerfully listen, discern, and act to foster collaboration and mutual respect between men and women, live the Gospel, and contribute to the growth of the Church?
Section Date Time Venue CE-02 Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena
24410 Calvert St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367View Map -
$10.00Let’s discuss the circumstances that led to the controversy regarding Native Peoples in recent years, the consequences of the Mission era, and influencers from the Mexican Gold Rush, California Statehood, tourism, the relocation of the Ventura Padre Serra statue, as well as the cooperation achieved with City, Native, and Mission parish leadership. Additionally, a short clip of the soon-to-be released documentary currently titled “Junipero Serra and the California Natives,” will be shown.
Section Date Time Venue CE-03 Friday, March 21, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
248 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001View Map -
$10.00Mary has often been a stumbling block between different Christian denominations, but need she be today? She also straddles the religious traditions in a way no one else does: She is a Jewish mother, and yet there is more mention of her in the Muslim Quran than in the New Testament. Come and hear about Mary’s important role in the world today.
Section Date Time Venue CE-04 Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Holy Cross
13955 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021View Map -
$10.00Our increasingly secular world tries diligently to expunge every trace of “Religion” to not offend anyone. But how many things in today’s world are "faith based" or have Christian origins? The Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America, both under attack, remain in common use. People still make the Sign of the Cross unconsciously. Several of our popular American Holidays (Thanksgiving, etc.) remain a big part of our American Culture. Come take a fascinating tour of religious holidays continuing to thrive in our ever-evolving secular world. You’d be surprised at the origins of some, and gain insight as to why they continue.
Section Date Time Venue CE-05 Tuesday, April 01, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$10.00Let's take a positive look at the Church's redeeming presence over the centuries which influences our everyday life of all people. Much of the art, literature, music, scientific inquiry, and law we encounter daily is the product of Catholic Christians pursuing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty encouraged by their faith in Christ.
Section Date Time Venue CE-06 Thursday, April 03, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe
5801 Kanan Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362View Map -
$10.00How is the Church of today the Church of the Apostles? We will discover the relation between what the Church teaches today and what the Apostles taught and what it means to say that Pope Francis is the successor of St. Peter.
Section Date Time Venue CE-07 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Ask any question about any moral issue today. Immigration, sexuality, gender, war and peace. All questions welcome. This will be just like a theological press conference!
Section Date Time Venue CE-08 Wednesday, April 09, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel St. Mel
20870 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364View Map -
$10.00Junipero Serra and the Franciscan missions have been a target of controversy and debate. What is the truth of their mission and purpose of the Mission System as a means to share the Catholic Faith and spread Spanish culture in Alta California? This presentation will clarify some truths and falsehoods associated with that period in our history.
Section Date Time Venue CH-01 Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00We say that men and women are in the image and likeness of God, yet our language for liturgy and prayer tells a different story. Why does the Church mainly use male language for God, and not express the feminine image and likeness of God? How do we process the language we use for God? We will discuss the problem with naming God one way and why it is important for future generations about how we talk about God.
Section Date Time Venue CH-02 Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe
5801 Kanan Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362View Map -
$10.00Our over 2000-year history has seen amazing, extraordinary, and fascinating people doing spectacular things. Fr. Shea has a captivating storytelling style to make all these events and people come alive. Come and hear more of the lesser well-known but true facts and figures in our remarkable Church history.
Section Date Time Venue CH-03 Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima
1305 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065View Map -
$10.00Whatever is your present attitude toward the Rosary, Catholics so strongly identify with the Rosary. Learn what and why anyone can benefit from knowing more.
Section Date Time Venue CH-04 Friday, March 28, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Our over 2000-year history has seen amazing, extraordinary, and fascinating people doing spectacular things. Fr. Shea has a captivating storytelling style to make all these events and people come alive. Come and hear more of the lesser well-known but true facts and figures in our remarkable Church history.
Section Date Time Venue CH-05 Monday, March 31, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima
1305 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065View Map -
$10.00Desiderio Desideravi, the title of Pope Francis's 2022 document on the Sacred Liturgy, comes from the Latin version of Luke 22:15: "I have earnestly desired (Desiderio desideravi) to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." Let’s discuss how Pope Francis begins this beautiful and reflection on the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Sacred Liturgy by reminding us of the Most Holy Trinity's love for us, as well as his encouragement toward a deeper understanding of the Eucharist in order to fully appreciate the riches in the liturgy.
Section Date Time Venue CH-06 Wednesday, April 02, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00This ancient prayer is loaded with core beliefs of the Catholic Christian faith. What is it? How did the statements all come together? What do they mean? And why does it still matter? Join us as we unpack and rededicate ourselves with joy to what we believe.
Section Date Time Venue CH-07 Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00Many of today’s young adults struggle in their faith to grasp the nature of truth, to appreciate the compatibility of faith and reason, and to encounter the mystery of the divine, due to a shortened vision of salvation from contemporary culture. While young adults are generous and willing to listen, a religious foundation is often missing. This session will offer practical suggestions for young people, many of whom are formed by social media rather than a liberal education, seeking a sense of God's presence in their lives, as well as those who love them (parents and family members) in our post-truth society.
Section Date Time Venue EV-01 Thursday, March 06, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena
24410 Calvert St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367View Map -
$10.00Parents and grandparents frequently struggle with their young adult family members leaving the Church. This leaves many wondering what went wrong or what they could do? The Bible and the Catholic Tradition have clear advice on what we can do to bring back home those we love. Join us to learn key skills to make a clear difference in evangelizing and strengthening the faith of your adult children and grandchildren.
Section Date Time Venue EV-02 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$10.00Have you ever found yourself speechless when someone criticizes the Catholic Church and frustrated that you didn’t know how to respond? This talk will teach you a simple 3-step approach that works in almost any situation—no need to be a theologian or Bible expert. All you need is basic logic. Plus, you will learn an easy roleplay technique that will leave critics of the Church stunned and at a loss for words. Next time someone says, “Catholics are wrong”, you won’t have to turn away. Turn the tables and empower yourself to defend your faith confidently.
Section Date Time Venue EV-03 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$10.00Why are you a Catholic? What do you believe? Would you feel embarrassed or be able to respond with confidence? Being religious today is not easy when so many people profess that they are non-believers. Experience how Jesus invites us follow Him with trust and confidence and to choose to follow His ways for a meaningful life.
Section Date Time Venue EV-04 Monday, March 31, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$0.00The St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale presents a prayerful evening of beautiful music, soulful reflections, and heartfelt adoration. Beginning with a Eucharistic procession as befits a King, Jesus the True Presence, will be brought to the tabernacle. The evening focuses on the reality of the Lord’s presence among us, with personal reflections. Preserving the sacred atmosphere, all are asked not to applaud, but remain silent in prayer, as the evening concludes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Free will offering will help fund their concert trip to Ireland in June.
Section Date Time Venue FM-01 Friday, March 28, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima St. Rose of Lima
1305 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065View Map -
$0.00The University Series is pleased to offer the annual Lenten concert offered by Lynn Rd. With their distinctive harmonic blend and thoughtful lyrical content, they inspire spiritual contemplation during this Lenten season. Lynn Rd. is Jana Bellan, Jody Bruno, Georgina Cabrero, and Kevin Stoller. Free will offering.
Section Date Time Venue FM-02 Sunday, April 06, 2025 3:00-4:00 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$0.00is presented by the St. Peter Claver Combined Choirs. Join them for a concert with musical selections chosen from countries representing the members’ heritage. Free will offering.
Section Date Time Venue FM-03 Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$0.00This candlelight concert features a selection of pieces curated to deepen the Lenten experience. The classical program presented completely in Latin features the works of Palestrina, Brahms, and Victoria, coupled with inspiring contemporary sacred compositions, and selections from their new album, Anno.Domini. The ethereal sounds of Seraphour combined with the historic setting of the historic St. Mary Magdalen Chapel will inspire your Lenten journey and the conclusion of the 2025 University Series. Free will offering. (The Chapel is located at 2532 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010)
Section Date Time Venue FM-04 Friday, April 11, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Chapel St. Mary Magdalen Chapel
2532 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93010View Map -
$10.00Hard Evidence of The Existence of God (Part 1). Young people often ask, “How can we really know if God exists?” Long time High School and Prep educator, Joe Fabrizio brings a lifetime of teaching young people to answer this question. He will examine four Apparitions of Mary (Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, and Zeitoun, Egypt) which have LOTS of hard evidence to discover what we can say for sure about the existence of God.
Section Date Time Venue FS-01 Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Holy Cross
13955 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021View Map -
$10.00Thanks to science of the 20th century God has given us numerous miracles about our faith that are absolutely fascinating. We will discuss burial cloths of Jesus, Eucharistic Miracles, blood type, DNA, Saint Carlos Acutis, and several Saints whose bodies have been on prominent display but have NOT decomposed.
Section Date Time Venue FS-02 Friday, March 14, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$10.00Are science and a belief in God mutually exclusive? In this course we will explore the evidence seen in the sciences, from the "simplest" organisms to the universe, that support the fact that God, not mere random chance, is responsible for the wonders we see on a daily basis.
Section Date Time Venue FS-03 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map -
$10.00Explore the dazzling diversity and profound underlying unity of our universe. Learn what science has discovered about the amazing way humanity fits into the grand cosmic scheme. Physicist Dr. Piccioni provides clear, concise, and compelling ideas. Find out how science and faith are on the same page.
Section Date Time Venue FS-04 Tuesday, April 08, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church St. Mary Magdalen Church
25 N. Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00The revival continues! As a Protestant revert to Catholicism it was the Eucharist that “brought me home to Rome”. What did Jesus say about “his body and blood,” that caused the Church call it: “the source and summit” of our faith? Principle sources: Scripture, early Church fathers, and the Catechism. (Part 1)
Section Date Time Venue LS-01 Monday, March 10, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00Last year, Lisa discussed how Eucharist is foreshadowed in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. In this session, she continues the discussion on miracles of the Eucharist with what is occurring in these miracles. What kind of DNA is found in the blood samples of these miracles? Is the blood fresh or old? Are the blood types consistent? You will be astonished!
Section Date Time Venue LS-02 Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Holy Cross
13955 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021View Map -
$10.00Parents and grandparents find it frustrating when their children and grandchildren don't consider a Church wedding important. How can you help young couples understand the value of a Church wedding? How can you help young couples understand the power of this sacramental gift?
Section Date Time Venue LS-03 Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00The answer is Transubstantiation, first declared in 1215 A.D., but a stumbling block to many. What does it mean and how does it work? Is it possible that our faith can be confirmed by our Sciences? Journey through physics to metaphysics and to a profound understanding of how Christ’s real presence is accomplished. (Part 2)
Section Date Time Venue LS-04 Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
10801 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004View Map -
$10.00Why can’t joining the Catholic Church be as simple as saying “I believe”? Becoming Catholic has an interesting history that expanded with the introduction of the RCIA in 1988. But the current practice of RCIA is being replaced with a new Order - the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. What is new and what is changing?
Section Date Time Venue LS-05 Thursday, April 03, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena
24410 Calvert St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367View Map -
$10.00Why does our Catholic faith insist on believing that the Eucharist is the “real presence” of Christ and not a mere symbol? Other churches have “communion”. Why can’t we drop our dogma and go along to get along? Explore what Jesus intends for us by giving us his very being in the Eucharist. (Part 3)
Section Date Time Venue LS-06 Monday, April 07, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
248 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001View Map -
$10.00Discover how our Catholic faith, combined with practical tools, can help us regulate anxiety and find balance as parents and grandparents. This session will reflect on the God-given responsibility we have in shaping our children’s hearts and minds, guiding them to grow in virtue and resilience. We’ll explore how the brain develops, how young minds adapt to stress, and how our faith can provide a foundation of hope and trust in God. Let’s discuss ways to help our children face life’s challenges with grace and confidence in Christ.
Section Date Time Venue MF-01 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel St. Mel
20870 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364View Map -
$10.00Responding to the call of Jesus to “make disciples of all nations”, all levels of Catholic schools serve both the faith community and society by educating children, young people and adults to become active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nations in which they live. Come hear Michael Ronan, Regional Superintendent of the Department of Catholic Schools, discuss the unique opportunities Catholic schools offer to bring the good news of Jesus to the whole family, and highlight specific benefits within our local communities, our region, and our nation.
Section Date Time Venue MF-02 Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00Members of the Archdiocese's official ministry with LGBTQ+ Catholics, Catholic Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Persons, will share their personal journeys of faith, what led them to this ministry, and their experiences with LGBTQ+ Catholic friends and family members. Stressing the Catechism's call to treat all people with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, they will explore perspectives on Pope Francis' insistent calls for a ministry of encounter and the importance of dialogue.
Section Date Time Venue MF-03 Wednesday, April 02, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel St. Mel
20870 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364View Map -
$10.00What effect does aging have on my spirituality and how I make decisions? Has your perspective on religion and your spiritual journey changed over the years? Why is that? Is that to be expected? What might I learn from those changes? How do I deal with an aging perspective on morality, suffering, and my own family members that seem to regard spirituality and organized religion with disinterest?
Section Date Time Venue MF-04 Friday, April 04, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM Padre Serra Padre Serra
5205 Upland Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00When the doctor says you have a serious illness, you might have a lot of questions. What will become of me, and my family? How can I face this illness? What is the role of medicine at the end of our life? Why is this happening to me now, and perhaps most important, where is God in all this? Fr. Dave will provide the wisdom of Our Lord to this issue which will affect every single human person.
Section Date Time Venue MF-05 Tuesday, April 08, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
10801 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004View Map -
$10.00What does your family stand for? How can you raise children rooted in faith and values? In this interactive session, Wes and Jessica will help you create a family mission statement to foster unity, instill purpose, and reduce daily conflict—helping your family live out their values and faith intentionally every day.
Section Date Time Venue MF-06 Wednesday, April 09, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00The "sandwich generation" faces unique challenges, caring for both their aging parents and their children or grandchildren. This role can often lead to emotional, financial, and physical strain. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving while juggling work, family, and personal well-being. Let’s look deeper into the wisdom of Scripture, the example of saints, and the power of faith and community. Together, let’s find encouragement, strength, and comfort, knowing we aren’t alone in this journey.
Section Date Time Venue MF-07 Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00God created us with everything we need to speak to Him and hear His voice. This course aims to strip away the complications with which we often gunk up what should be an uninhibited conversation with God. Father Michael will lead a discussion about this topic while engaging with ancient Christian spirituality, liturgy, art and architecture.
Section Date Time Venue SP-01 Thursday, March 06, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe
5801 Kanan Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362View Map -
$10.00When Jesus said, “Take courage, I have conquered the world” (Jn. 16:33), he meant redemption. By uniting humanity and divinity in himself, Jesus overcame the forces that separate us from God. Redemption, however, requires the cooperation of our reason and free will. This session will explore God’s mysterious invitation to us to understand and freely cooperate in the mystery of redemption.
Section Date Time Venue SP-02 Friday, March 07, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$10.00In a chaotic world where God’s voice seems so hard to discern, where do we go and what do we do to find the guidance that we need to hear his voice? This class is about listening for God’s voice in all of the small and big moments of our life and finding clarity and peace.
Section Date Time Venue SP-03 Friday, March 14, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church St. Mary Magdalen Church
25 N. Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Everyone can pray! Do you need to know how to begin or how to establish a prayer routine? Are you looking for some new variety or styles to incorporate into your prayer life to deepen your relationship with God? Whether you're a beginning or a veteran "pray-er", come and explore prayer as a personal relationship - a deeper communion - with God.
Section Date Time Venue SP-04 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
10801 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004View Map -
$10.00Put our faith into practice. The true test of faith is not measured by church attendance. You may 'practice' your faith that way, but the true tests of your faith are lived out during life's turmoil, tragedies and challenges. How can you do a better job of putting your faith into practice through everyday living? This workshop offers some practical ideas toward implementing the things we learn at Mass.
Section Date Time Venue SP-05 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver St. Peter Claver
2380 Stow St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063View Map -
$10.00How can you respond to God’s challenging call to pick up your cross and follow? Simply, you cannot depend solely on your strength. But God offers you the words and direction to become emotionally and spiritually strong. This course will provide you with scriptural and psychological principles for becoming resilient.
Section Date Time Venue SP-06 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00We live in uncertain and worrying times. It seems that on the horizon there are only dark clouds announcing storms. God's call breaks into our anxieties and worries with the invitation not to be afraid. Pope Francis has opened the Jubilee of the Year 2025 with the motto "Pilgrims of Hope". How can we have hope amid so many problems? Let’s talk about how our faith helps us to walk firm steps knowing who we are and to whom we belong. Hope does not disappoint.
Section Date Time Venue SP-07 Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena
24410 Calvert St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367View Map -
$10.00"People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.” -Thomas Merton. Fr. Steve will look at the ladder you are climbing and what rungs you must climb to ensure you are climbing the wall God intended for you.
Section Date Time Venue SP-08 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map -
$10.00How can we live a life with Jesus Christ, if we do not know how to live a life with the Holy Spirit and the Father? Will resting with God during the busyness of everyday routines bring peace and calm? As a spiritual exercise aimed at connecting faith with daily life, you will understand why being in God's presence deepens spiritual connection and how practicing intentional moments to surrender worries and anxieties readies you for meaningful prayer and worship.
Section Date Time Venue SP-09 Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00Come take a look at your everyday life and how God makes himself present to you. Do you recognize the presence of Jesus in your work, play, joys and sorrows? Knowing this, how can you share the presence of Christ in you to others?
Section Date Time Venue SP-10 Tuesday, April 01, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map -
$10.00When the casino is as close as your cell phone, the ability to bet big and lose even more is real. But the fact that something is easy does not make it wrong. Is it alright for Catholics to spin the wheel, or do they just have to go home?
Section Date Time Venue SP-11 Monday, April 07, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00Spend an evening with Deacon Barry Harper as he shares his personal faith journey, highlighting the high stress in his career in the military, and how his faith gave him hope and strength in difficult circumstances. Hint: It’s the unshakeable hope of the Holy Spirit that he continues to experience. Learn how you can experience it too!
Section Date Time Venue SP-12 Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church St. Mary Magdalen Church
25 N. Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Do you challenge yourself to live Jesus’ Way of Holiness? Jesus through His Incarnation and way of life in Sacred Scripture reveals how you can live His life of holiness! Let us make the most of each day to discover the opportunities to grow in Jesus’ holiness.
Section Date Time Venue SP-13 Friday, April 11, 2025 12:15-1:45 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
248 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001View Map -
$10.00God’s first assessments of human nature is that it’s not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18). Friendships aren't optional; they are essential for the Christian and a practical way to share faith. This talk discusses how to ground relationships in Christ and how true friendship leads to deeper intimacy with God.
Section Date Time Venue YA-01 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
248 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001View Map -
$10.00How do we understand our experiences with anxiety, depression and suffering through the lens of our Catholic faith? How can you live life to the fullest as Jesus calls us to in the face of daily stressors and our past wounds? Join us as we dive into understanding how God wants to heal our struggles of mental health as beloved sons and daughters.
Section Date Time Venue YA-02 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude the Apostle
32032 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361View Map -
$10.00If you asked a Desert Father which vice was the worst of them all, acedia would have been high on his list. And yet most people today have never even heard of it. This talk will first unpack what acedia is (Is it the same as sloth? depression? something else?) and then look at the ways this ancient monastic vice might be creeping into your life and what to do about it.
Section Date Time Venue YA-03 Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00Experience the Passion of our Lord and discover the secrets of the Shroud of Turin using all five senses of your body! This dramatic presentation explores the forensics of the Crucifixion (what was it physically like for Jesus to suffer for us) and the much-disputed Shroud of Turin. It features an expansive hands-on exhibit!
Section Date Time Venue YA-04 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel St. Mel
20870 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364View Map -
$10.00Based on more than fifty years of reading and teaching the Chronicles of Narnia books, theologian Paul Ford focuses on the three central Books: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Horse and His Boy, and The Silver Chair. He will discuss friendship and courtship, temptations, difficulties and doubts in faith, self-concern, loneliness, fear, courage, and hope. (The Seminary is located at 5012 Seminary Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012)
Section Date Time Venue YA-05 Friday, March 28, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. John's Seminary St. John’s Seminary
5012 Seminary Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Join us for an E-ticket exploration of Disneyland’s themed lands, where Becky Cooper will help connect faith with daily life. Discover how each land, like Adventureland and Tomorrowland, offers practical insights for deepening spiritual growth, applying Scripture to your life, and finding spirituality in daily experiences.
Section Date Time Venue YA-06 Thursday, April 03, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
10801 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004View Map -
$10.00We are all familiar with the dangers of social media overuse. But church legends like Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Mother Angelica, and St. JPII used the media of their times to spread the Good News. In this talk, we'll explore the use of social media as a tool for spiritual inspiration and in-person connection, and how to avoid its idolatry.
Section Date Time Venue YA-07 Thursday, April 03, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00El Sacramento de la Reconciliación es también conocido como el Sacramento del Amor. Un Padre que es Amor desea que sus hijos vivan en ese Amor que se caracteriza por ser Sanador y Liberador. ¿Tienes necesidad de un Amor así? Demos un vistazo interior al sacramento y hablemos de mitos y verdades que le acompañan.
Section Date Time Venue HS-01 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00Siguiendo los Evangelios, exploraremos cómo María actúa como nuestra guía en el peregrinaje de la Cuaresma. Su acompañamiento hacia la cruz es un testimonio de su inquebrantable fidelidad a Dios. Su ejemplo nos motiva a perseverar en nuestra propia fe y a buscar una relación más profunda con el Señor.
Section Date Time Venue HS-02 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00La obra de Evagrio Pontico, uno de los teólogos más influyentes de la Iglesia de finales del siglo IV, sobre los malos pensamientos es una de las más importantes obras de discernimiento espiritual para resistir los engaños del enemigo. Estos pensamientos son conocidos tradicionalmente como pecados capitales: soberbia, vanidad, envidia, ira, avaricia, gula, lujuria y pereza. Este curso ayudará a los oyentes a reconocer las tentaciones y la forma de vencerlas.
Section Date Time Venue HS-03 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00Vivimos en tiempos inciertos y preocupantes. Pareciera que en el horizonte no hay mas que nubarrones que anuncian tormentas. El llamado de Dios irrumpe en nuestras ansiedades y preocupaciones con la invitación a no tener miedo. El Papa Francisco ha abierto el jubileo del año 2025 con el lema “Peregrinos de Esperanza”. ¿Cómo podemos tener esperanza en medio de tantos problemas? En esta sesión hablaremos de cómo nuestra fe nos ayuda a caminar con pasos firmes sabiendo quienes somos y a quién pertenecemos, pues “la esperanza no defrauda”.
Section Date Time Venue HS-04 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon St. Paschal Baylon
155 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360View Map -
$10.00Siguiendo los Evangelios, exploraremos cómo María actúa como nuestra guía en el peregrinaje de la Cuaresma. Su acompañamiento hacia la cruz es un testimonio de su inquebrantable fidelidad a Dios. Su ejemplo nos motiva a perseverar en nuestra propia fe y a buscar una relación más profunda con el Señor.
Section Date Time Venue HS-05 Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003View Map -
$10.00"Desiderio desideravi" es el título del documento del Papa Francisco de 2022 sobre la sagrada liturgia. Proviene de Lucas 22:15: "He deseado fervientemente comer esta Pascua con vosotros antes de sufrir". El Papa Francisco reflexiona sobre la belleza, la bondad y la verdad de la sagrada liturgia, recordando el amor y deseo de la Santísima Trinidad por nosotros. Nos anima a comprender mejor la Eucaristía para apreciar plenamente las riquezas de la liturgia
Section Date Time Venue HS-06 Monday, March 31, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
248 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001View Map -
$10.00En la cultura actual, muchos jóvenes adultos crecen sin una vida de oración. Están inmersos en una cultura que está separada de la fe. En el sur de California, no podemos empezar pidiendo a los jóvenes que disciernan el sacerdocio, ni a las jóvenes que disciernan una vocación religiosa. Debemos empezar preguntándoles: “¿Tienes una relación con Jesucristo?” El padre Louie, como director de vocaciones, compartirá sus pensamientos sobre este tema complejo.
Section Date Time Venue HS-07 Tuesday, April 01, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Notre Dame School Notre Dame School
33 East Micheltorena St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101View Map -
$10.00La obra de Evagrio Pontico, uno de los teólogos más influyentes de la Iglesia de finales del siglo IV, sobre los malos pensamientos es una de las más importantes obras de discernimiento espiritual para resistir los engaños del enemigo. Estos pensamientos son conocidos tradicionalmente como pecados capitales: soberbia, vanidad, envidia, ira, avaricia, gula, lujuria y pereza. Este curso ayudará a los oyentes a reconocer las tentaciones y la forma de vencerlas.
Section Date Time Venue HS-08 Tuesday, April 01, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
10801 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004View Map -
$10.00Este taller te presentará una descripción de las dos telas con imágenes más estudiadas en el mundo. Se presentarán algunas de las conclusiones y enigmas del Manto de Turín y del Ayate de Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin a manera de edificar la fe a través de la razón y más allá de éste. En qué se parecen estos dos testimonios tangibles y en qué se diferencian.
Section Date Time Venue HS-09 Wednesday, April 02, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church St. Mary Magdalen Church
25 N. Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012View Map -
$10.00Este taller presentará los enigmas más significativos que envuelve la imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe y nos ayudará a distinguir los rumores que no tienen fundamento científico y de los que sí, a manera de edificar nuestra fe y afirmar el poderoso mensaje de amor e inclusión de la Virgen de Guadalupe: Un nuevo Pentecostés.
Section Date Time Venue HS-10 Wednesday, April 09, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Holy Cross
13955 Peach Hill Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021View Map
Michelle Waters
graduated from the Institute of Higher Studies for Women of the Pontifical Athenaem Regina Apostolorum, Rome, Women and Church, and leads contemplative prayer at St. Mel Parish. She is a published work-life researcher and co-authored the book “The Orange Line”. A prior corporate change agent, she serves on two nonprofit boards, coaches @ nterchangecoaching.com, is a devoted wife, Mom and pre-print author, “Leading with Feminine Grace”.