Why Catholic:

Today was our first class of the 12 week 'Why Catholic' program. We have a small group but a large variety of people coming from different religious backgrounds. We have a few cradle Catholics, one revert and also two converts to the Catholic faith. One lady is a former Pentecostal who just four months ago joined the church. She said she went from thinking the Catholic Church was a cult and the Pope was the Anti-Christ, to believing in everything the Church teaches. This 'Why Catholic' program should be exciting, this is the second 12 week section of 4 planed sections and it is on the Liturgy and the Sacraments.

Just to explain briefly what the 'Why Catholic' program is, I will post the short overview from their web-site:

RENEW International presents Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism. Solidly based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Why Catholic? is a unique adult faith formation program that is supported by leader formation, rich resources, and ongoing pastoral support. Why Catholic? offers a concrete
approach to help adults deepen their Catholic faith and connect its teachings to their everyday lives. With its thorough exploration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this process encourages learning in a prayerful small community
setting. The faith-sharing materials offer 48 sessions on Catholic beliefs, sacraments, morality, and prayer, with direct Catechism quotes, scriptural references, and reflection questions.

Here is the website to the 'Why Catholic' Parish kit if you are interested in
bringing it to your parish:

http://www.whycatholic.org/parishKit.htm

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