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"Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do."St. Thomas Aquinas
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To be a Christian is to embrace and live the truth revealed by God in Jesus Christ. Our faith was handed down by Tradition and Scripture and also through the Catholic Church by means of her teaching office with which Christ endowed her.
No one is Catholic on his or her own terms, it is through being informed about one’s own faith that we become “Catholic”. This is why it is so important that we continue to learn about our faith. It is not enough that we read the Bible on our own, or just come to Mass on Sunday. We need a more living faith that is active in our lives. In order to grasp the meaning of our faith, our liturgy, the scripture, learn about Jesus himself or our living faith we have to learn about it. It is necessary to do some light work in formatting one’s faith. We do not know it all and cannot understand it all, but if we do not apply our intellect, which was given to us by God, then we fail in our duty to learn about God and about ourselves.
If we are true to ourselves we will have many questions about our faith and why we do what we do. So be proactive and let your questions be answered by enrolling in a Faith Formation Class. Where the mission and focus is to enable you to come to a relationship with Jesus Christ and to be informed about your faith. You will find that your trust in Jesus Christ will be deepened and you will have a greater understanding of your own faith. This will allow you to defend and uphold your Catholic Faith with other members of your family and your friends.
Your faith is yours alone and it is up to you to keep it fresh and renewed. As you grow in faith and relationship with your God who is the Lord Jesus Christ.
"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person."
(National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)
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Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process whereby adults enter the Catholic Church. RCIA classes are held weekly and over the course of several months those who attend the RCIA classes are educated on what the Catholic Church believes and are given the oppurtunity to ask questions about those beliefs.
Just because you start RCIA, doesn't mean you are committed to finish. If you are merely curious about what Catholicism is, please feel free to come. All are welcome.
Please contact Father Selvaraj Sinnapan or James Rankin for more information on RCIA and Adult Formation, 936-544-5338.