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

• 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.

Book 3 "Life in Christ: Walking With God"

Twelve faith-sharing sessions, corresponding to Part Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Part Three of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.

Session 1: The Beatitudes Session 7: Love of God Session 2: Freedom and Responsibility of Human Acts Session 8: Family Session 3: Conscience Session 9: Safeguarding Life and Truth Session 4: Virtues Session 10: Chastity and Love Session 5: Sin, Mercy, and Moral Solidarity Session 11: On Earthly Goods, Love for the Poor, and Work Session 6: Moral Law, Grace, and the Church Session 12: Human Fulfillment in Christ

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