Renew your understanding of the Catechism and deepen your faith.

 

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

· 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 their faith

Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism is presented by RENEW International.
Text Box: At St. Stephen Catholic Community we are creating new small community groups specifically for the Why Catholic? program. You can join at any time. Small groups will meet for 6 weeks at a time, once in the Fall (before Advent) and once in the spring. Small groups encourage questions, sharing, and loving support of our faith. To sign up: Look for cards in the pews Ask a greeter with a Why Catholic? lapel button, or Sign up online (Available Soon)

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