Why Catholic?
Overview
St. Patrick Parish is going through the "Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism," developed by RENEW International. Why Catholic? is a unique adult faith formation process solidly based on Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and updated to include citations from the newly published United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.
The benefits of Why Catholic? are many:
Fosters the goals of Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, the landmark U.S. Bishops' pastoral plan for adult faith formation.
Offers a concrete approach to help adults deepen their Catholic faith and connect its teachings to their everyday lives.
- Thorough exploration of Catholic teaching,with direct Catechism quotes, scriptural references, and reflection questions
- Includes 48 sessions on Catholic beliefs, sacraments, morality, and prayer
- Book 1- The Profession of Faith: What We Believe
- Book 2- The Celebration of the Christian Mystery: Sacraments
- Book 3- Life in Christ: Walking with God
- Book 4 - Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience of God
- Occurs in a prayerful small community setting
Provides a total parish experience suited for…
- small Christian communities
- parish catechists
- RCIA candidates
- parents with children preparing for sacraments
- families looking to deepen faith
Contact Information:
QUESTIONS?
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Matt McLaughlin – (573) 202-0233
Gary Micka – (573) 337-0131
Chad Lewis – (573) 465-3654
whycatholic@stpatsrolla.org
