RENEW International presents Why Catholic? A Journey through the Catechism
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 faith
* You don't have to have been involved in previous sessions to join a group.
Current Session
Book 4 "Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience With God"
Twelve faith-sharing sessions,
corresponding to Part Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Part Four of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.
Session 1: What Is Prayer?
Session 2: Prayer in the Old Testament
Session 3: Jesus and Mary Teach Us to Pray
Session 4: Forms of Prayer
Session 5: The Sources and Way of Prayer
Session 6: Guides for Prayer
Session 7: Vocal Prayer and Meditation
Session 8: Contemplative Prayer
Session 9: Difficulties in Prayer
Session 10: The Lord’s Prayer
Session 11: The Lord’s Prayer (continued)
Session 12: The Lord’s Prayer (conclusion)