Torch of The Faith Catechism Evenings


Torch of The Faith News on Friday 21 November 2008 - 21:53:32 | by admin

ccc_2.jpgIn his Apostolic Exhortation Catechesi Tradendae, His Holiness Pope John Paul II taught that the object of authentic catechesis is to put people in communion with Jesus Christ.  

Naturally, this first requires evangelism; the initial proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ and His invitation to a life of discipleship and union with Him. Pope John Paul II explained that 'there is no separation or opposition between catechesis and evangelisation' (CT. 18). Nevertheless, they do represent two distinct and complementary 'moments' in the 'movement' towards union with Christ.

ccc.jpgWith so much confusion and dischord in the wider culture and even in the Church, Torch of The Faith has been very happy to be helping to lead a series of catechism evenings in Chester. Two of these evenings have now been held and have each attracted eleven souls, including our hosts Ray and Maryla; who also run the Divine Mercy prayer group mentioned in an earlier blog post.

During these evenings Alan follows the organic and structured presentation of the Faith in the Catechism of the Catholic Church to expound on the truths contained therein. At the end of the talk there is a time for questions, reflections and discussion. Then a video is shown of the powerful preacher Fr. John Corapi hosting a questions/answers period based upon the main themes of the evening. At the end we close with prayer before moving into a time of socialising with the chance to purchase orthodox, Catholic books from the Torch of The Faith bookstall.

So far these evenings have proved a great success and people have been confirmed in their faith against the many challenges posed today.

If anyone would like us to come and do a similar evening/day in their home or parish, please do contact us at info@torchofthefaith.com


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