Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
I'd like to visit The Cornerstone and learn more about it, but my Parish doesn't offer it. Can I attend one at another Parish?
Yes! Click here to see The Cornerstone Branch locations and contact information. Most branches have visitors’ days at least twice a year. Feel free to attend the one that works best for you.
What is the cost to participants?
There is no fee for participating in the study. Members are asked to pray and discern their anonymous donations. There are administrative costs to managing the Branches and providing materials to participants, but a donation is not required.
Are there different levels of the sessions? For example, if one group is more knowledgeable about scripture do they move at a faster pace or do all the groups study essentially the same thing?
The Cornerstone study questions are written with our diverse membership in mind. We welcome “beginners” as well as those more familiar with the Bible and each group within a Branch studies the same lesson each week. We like to say that The Cornerstone is more of a “heart study” than a “head study.”
Do all the Branches study the same content or can a branch pick what they want to study?
All branches complete the same study each year. Click here to see our studies.
What is the average time commitment for participants?
The program runs for about 20 to 23 weeks, beginning in September and usually ending in April. Cornerstone members commit to attend a 90-minute weekly meeting each week and spend about 15 minutes each day in prayer, meditation, and completing the daily lesson. Five days per week.
Do you have to be Catholic to be a member of The Cornerstone?
All are welcome!
Do you need to have any prior knowledge of the Bible?
No prior knowledge is needed. The Cornerstone meets everyone where they are.
There are no current visitor's days listed for the branch I want to join, can I still attend?
If there are no specific dates listed for upcoming Visitor Days, many branches will have a contact that you may call to request more information. View our locations and contact a Branch for more information.
I attended a visitor's day session but lost my registration code, can I get another one?
Yes. Contact the branch to receive another code.
I have a registration code, how do I register?
To access our member area, please register here with your registration code. Here you will gain access to our lessons and resources available to all Cornerstone members.
There are no locations near me, can I still join?
Yes! Please click here to view our Zoom Branches for an entirely remote experience.
I have a technical issue and need help, who do I contact?
If your registration code doesn’t work, you need help registering, or you are unsure how to navigate any part of our website, our Technology Team is here to help. Contact us: web-help@thecornerstonescripturestudy.org
Donation Questions
There is no set fee to attend the study. However, members are asked to pray and discern a weekly or annual donation. There are suggested amounts to donate for convenience but any donation is appreciated as this is a volunteer run organization.
You can use the add a memo feature when donating to add a dedication to your contribution to a specific fund. Dedications can be up to 160 characters in length.
Yes you can. Check the “make reoccurring” box when you donate for the first time and select how often you would like to contribute to your Branch.
We accept ACH payments directly from your bank account or all major credit cards.
Our members may choose to give cash or check when attending their local Branch meeting or mail a check to their Branch Treasurer.
The Cornerstone is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and your donation may be tax deductible. All donors of $75 or more will receive an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes.
A copy of the IRS Form 990 is available upon request by emailing: finance@thecornerstonescripturestudy.org
All information used to make a donation to The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study is secure and powered by Chase Bank through our Flocknote email service. None of your personal information will ever be shared outside of this organization and is used strictly for administrative purposes.
All of our members that have submitted email addresses to their Branches are in our Flocknote database. Through Flocknote, you can see how much you have given.
Yes. Please reach out to treasurer@thecornerstonescripturestudy.org for more information.
Yes, you can. As a non-profit organization we entirely volunteer run. Donations keep the organization running. Please reach out to treasurer@thecornerstonescripturestudy.org for more information.