Exploring Catholicism Schedule & Registration

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Exploring Catholicism 2023-24 Schedule
Thursdays, 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 5         Welcome & Introduction to The Search: What Do You Seek?

October 12        Who Are You?

October 19        Why A God?
                       
October 26        What’s Our Story?
                       
November 2      Who Is Jesus?

November 9      Am I Saved?

November 16    Why A Church?

No session November 23 due to Thanksgiving

Pillar II: The Creed

November 30    Break Week (OCIA only)

December 7      Objective versus Subjective Truth // The Creed

December 14     Divine Revelation: God Seeking Us and the Compass for Our Lives

No Sessions December 21 and 28 due to Christmas & New Year’s  

January 4           Catechumenate:  11 Mary and The Saints: Our Spiritual Mother & the Communion of         Saints

January 11         Catechumenate: 12 The Last Things: What Happens After We Die?

Pillar III: The Sacraments

January 18         Catechumenate: 13 The Sacraments:  Baptism & Confirmation

January 25         Catechumenate: 14 The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
                               
February 1         Catechumenate: 15 A Walk through the Mass: Exploring the Sacred Liturgy
                               
February 8         Catechumenate:  16 Matrimony and Holy Orders: The Sacraments of Service &        Communion

February 15       Catechumenate: 17 Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick: God’s Mercy Revealed

Pillar IV: Life in Christ
           
February 22       Break Week (OCIA only)

February 29       A Catholic Moral Vision:  Virtue, Grace, and the Path to Holiness
           
March 7            Catholic Social Teaching: Building a Civilization of Love and Catholic Social Teaching:    Protecting the Dignity of the Human

March 14          A Love That Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love

March 21          A Love That Lasts: God’s Plan for Sexuality

April 4               Reflecting on the Mystery of Faith & Lifelong Discipleship

April 11             Final Thoughts


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 Christina Krutza at christinakrutza@saintvdp.org

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