Truth and Lies
Oftentimes questions about the Catholic faith press upon us, either from others or even from ourselves. In these times we may need greater clarity about what the Catholic faith proclaims and why. Truth and Lies is a time to explore the questions of what the Catholic Church teaches and why, so that the wisdom of God may be more fully written upon our hearts.
"Why is there evil in the world?" "What does the pope have to do with the gospel?" "Why are Catholics obsessed with Mary?" "Why do we need sacraments?" "Does God care if I go to mass?" "Is Jesus the only way to God?" These and other questions will be discussed in Truth and Lies this year.
Truth and Lies meets every Thursday at 12:30pm in the Private Dining Room connected to the dining area within Newman Hall. No need to commit to coming every week - attend whatever topics you please.
To get on the Truth and Lies grouplist and receive a full listing of the topics we'll discuss this semester, please contact
Shawn Reeves, Director of Religious Education and Director of the St. John Instittue of Catholic Thought
shawn.reeves@sjcnc.org
Rediscover Catholicism
Each week, join us in this non credit-course and discussion group which will explore the splendor of the Catholic faith and the challenges and joys of sharing it with others, based on Mathew Kelly's book, Rediscover Catholicism.
This non-credit course will meet every Monday at 6:30pm, Aug 29-Oct 10, in the Msgr. Swetland Room A.
On Oct 17, Matthew Kelly will give a presentation in the chapel.
Please contact Shawn Reeves at shawn.reeves@sjcnc.org if you would like to attend.
Christian Marriage Course
This course aims to increase students' understanding of the Church's teaching on marriage as seen in both Scripture and Tradition. The course includes an examination of marriage as a sacrament of love, an overview of John Paul II's Theology of the Body and Natural Family Planning, as well as discussion of the role of marriage and the family in society in the eyes of the Church. Engaged couples may take this course to fulfill Diocesan Marriage Preparation requirements. However, there is no need to be engaged to take this course.
The course will meet Monday evenings at 6:30pm, Oct. 24-Dec. 5, in Msgr. Swetland Room A.
Please contact Shawn Reeves at shawn.reeves@sjcnc.org if you would like to attend.
