All Saints Catholic Community
Why Catholic?
Experience the Best of :
Faith Learning
Faith Sharing
Faith Living
WHAT IS Why Catholic?
Why Catholic? is a UNIQUE adult faith formation program that is solidly based on Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Why Catholic? Offers a concrete approach to help adults DEEPEN their CATHOIC FAITH and connect its teachings to their everyday lives.
Why Catholic? Encourages learning in a prayerful small-community setting.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM Why Catholic?
- Catholics who want to deepen their faith
- Parents who want to pass on their faith
- Catechists who want to enhance their faith
- Adult candidates and catechumens who want to learn the faith
- Parish organizations and staff who want to reflect on their faith
WHAT ARE THE THEMES OF Why Catholic?
Book One: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH What We Believe
The first book in the series looks at the truths that we, as Catholics, believe. It offers insights on what it means to be a Catholic following “the oldest Roman catechism, the Apostles’ Creed”.
Book Two: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY Sacraments
The second book looks at the liturgy and an understanding of the sacraments. Followed by a focus on Baptism and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The second half of the book focuses on the other six sacraments.
Book Three: LIFE IN CHRIST Walking With God
The third book begins with a look at the Beatitudes, on our freedom and responsibility, conscience, virtues, sin, mercy, moral solidarity, moral law, grace, and the Church. This is followed by a focus on the implications of the Ten Commandments.
Book Four: CHRISTIAN PRAYER Deepening My Experience of God
The final book focuses on prayer and how God communicates with us, specifically looking at different forms of prayer and some difficulties we experience in prayer. The book concludes with a deeper look at the Lords’ Prayer: The sessions explore the concept of prayer, and include various styles of prayer for participants’ use.
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?
JOIN A SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Focusing on the Books in the series and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, groups will meet in 6 week intervals that encourage learning in a prayerful community setting.
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ATTEND THE PARISH WHY CATHOLIC KICKOFF
The parish will gather to deepen understanding of our Catholic identity through a faith enrichment presentation on September 20th or September 22nd. Watch bulletin for details and dates.