What is Why Catholic? 

ü· A unique adult faith formation program, solidly based on Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

ü· A concrete approach to help adults deepen their Catholic faith and connect its teachings to their everyday lives.

ü· A program that encourages learning in a prayerful small-community setting.

Who would benefit from Why Catholic?

ü · Catholics who want to deepen their faith.

ü · Parents who want to pass on their faith.

ü · Catechists who want to enhance their faith.

ü · Adult candidates and catechumens who want to learn the faith.

ü · Parish organizations and staff who want to reflect on their faith.

What are the themes of Why Catholic?

Year One: The Profession of Faith:  What we Believe - Discover the basic truths of our faith and how they connect with our daily living.

Year Two: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery: Sacraments - Appreciate the richness of the Mass and see the sacraments as doors to the sacred. 

Year Three:  Life in Christ: Walking with God - Explore the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes as sources for moral wisdom and as blueprints for living the Christian life.

Year Four: Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience of God - Experience different forms of prayer as ways to grow more deeply in our relationship with God.