The Chosen

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center invites you to experience Season One of The Chosen — a powerful historical drama about the life of Jesus. We have all heard the Gospel readings about Jesus and His apostles. We hear about their gatherings, His teaching during three years of public ministry, and ultimately His crucifixion and resurrection. The Chosen provides us an opportunity to see Jesus through the eyes of those who knew Him. Grounded firmly in Scripture, the series offers a deeply human and spiritually profound way of encountering the Gospel.

As the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ, The Chosen highlights the lives He forever changed — a debt-ridden fisherman, a woman haunted by demons, a rejected tax collector, and a conflicted Pharisee. The core of each episode is directly from the Bible, while the storytelling “colors in” the rich cultural and historical context of the time. Viewers gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ life, His humanity, and His relationships with those around Him

Season One introduces us to Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Matthew, and the other apostles. It provides insights into the Jewish and Roman cultures of the time while bringing to life moments such as Jesus’ interactions with children, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the healing of the leper, the paralyzed man lowered through the roof, and His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

While watching The Chosen alone can be powerful, there’s something special about viewing it in community — sharing the laughter, tears, and conversations with others who are also walking a journey of faith. 

“The Chosen brings the Gospel to life, improves our understanding of the challenges and emotions Jesus and His Apostles experienced, and makes it easier to relate to the events that took place during Jesus’ time on earth,” shares resident parishioner Leo Plomin. 

Carol Plomin adds that the acting is top notch and truly brings the Bible to life. 

“I find the episodes so engaging, and have watched them over and over — experiencing new discoveries each time,” says Carol. 

Join the St. Thomas community on Monday evenings beginning Sept. 22 as we journey through Season One together. Light refreshments will be served at 6:15 p.m., followed by episode viewing at 6:30 p.m. Each week, we’ll watch one episode and then break into small groups for meaningful discussion, concluding by 8:15 p.m. 

St. Thomas plans to offer two seasons of The Chosen each year, continuing the story through Jesus’ ministry, the Last Supper, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. Whether you’re new to the series or already a fan, this is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith and stay connected to the parish community. ​Click the link above to sign up ​today!