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Exploring Catholicism 2024-25 Schedule
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM in Regan Hall
Come for one night, or come for them all! Exploring Catholicism features both video and live content, including many guest speakers. This experience coincides with RCIA/OCIA formation and is sure to be an enriching experience for all adult parishioners.
Pillar I: The Foundation
October 8 Welcome & Introduction to The Search: What Do You Seek?
October 15 Who Are You?
October 22 Why A God?
October 29 What’s Our Story?
November 5 Who Is Jesus?
November 12 Am I Saved?
November 19 Why A Church?
November 26 TBD
December 3 TBD
Pillar II: The Creed
December 10 OCIA candidates only (Exploring Catholicism participants have the night off)
December 17 Divine Revelation: God Seeking Us and the Compass for Our Lives
No Sessions December 21, 28 due to Christmas & New Year’s
January 7 The Holy Spirit & The Life of Grace
January 14 Objective versus Subjective Truth // The Creed
January 21 The Last Things: What Happens After We Die?
January 28 Mary and The Saints: Our Spiritual Mother & the Communion of Saints
Pillar III: The Sacraments
February 4 The Sacraments: Baptism & Confirmation
February 11 The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
February 18 A Walk through the Mass: Exploring the Sacred Liturgy
Saturday, February 22 from 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM Winter Retreat
February 25 Matrimony and Holy Orders: The Sacraments of Service & Communion
March 4 Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick: God’s Mercy Revealed
March 11 Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation + Q & A
Pillar IV: Life in Christ
March 18 A Catholic Moral Vision: Virtue, Grace, and the Path to Holiness
March 25 Catholic Social Teaching: Building a Civilization of Love and Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting the Dignity of the Human
April 1 A Love That Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love
April 8 A Love That Lasts: God’s Plan for Sexuality
April 15 OCIA Candidates Only (Easter Vigil Rehearsal)
April 22 Reflecting on the Mystery of Faith & Lifelong Discipleship
April 29 Charisms (Christina) + Final Thoughts
May 6 Social Meal & Testimony
Materials Used:
The Search & Symbolon: Videos produced by the Augustine Institute. Access videos and study guide: www.formed.org / Select Church of St. Vincent de Paul
Questions: Contact Steve Valentine at [email protected]
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