"Why We Believe" and "Why We Worship"

Why We Believe

Have you ever wondered about what we believe as Catholics and why? Here is a place to start. In this video series, Dr. Brant Pitre takes up the most commonly asked questions about the Catholic faith and provides clear and compelling biblical answers. He begins at the beginning--with the existence of God--and walks you step-by-step through the foundations of the faith.  Along the way, Dr. Pitre explains:

1. Does God Exist? How can we know it?
2. Is Jesus God? Did Jesus claim to be God? And why should we believe him?
3. Peter and the Papacy?  Did Jesus establish the Catholic Church? What is the historical evidence?
4. How Did We Get the Bible?  From where did the Bible come? Who decided which books got in and which didn't?
5. Is the Eucharist Jesus’ Real Presence? What does the Bible teach about Jesus' Real Presence in the Eucharist?
6. Why Confess to a Priest? Did Jesus arrange for us to confess our sins to a priest of the new covenant?
7. Do Catholics Worship Mary? What does the Bible teach about her?
8. Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead? Where is Purgatory in the Bible? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?

Dates:  Tuesday, January 3, 2023 – February 21, 2023
Times:  10:00 a.m. and repeats 7:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Activity Center
Fee:  Free Will Donations Appreciated
Register:  Email Gina Simmons at [email protected]

Why We Worship

Christians today have lots of different opinions about what "worship" should look like. Some think it should be all preaching, others think it should be 'entertaining', still others think it's all about the music. But what does the Bible say about worship? And why do Catholics do what they do at Mass? Why all the standing, sitting, kneeling, and repetition? Where does it all come from?

Feb 28      Who Determines How We Worship
Mar 7        The Mystery of Sacrifice
Mar 14      Spring Break (No Class)
Mar 21      The Jewish Passover
Mar 28      The Last Supper and the Crucifixion
Apr 4        Holy Week (No Class)
Apr 11      Biblical Roots of the Mass, Part 1
Apr 18      Biblical Roots of the Mass, part 2

Dates:  As indicated above
Times:  10:00 a.m. and repeats 7:00 p.m.
Location: Parish Activity Center
Fee:  Free Will Donations Appreciated
Register:  Email Gina Simmons at [email protected]