THE SPLENDOR OF GOD
THE LIGHT OF FAITH

Fr. Thomas P. Bonacci, C.P. will present a six-week series exploring the New Catechism of the Catholic Church in light of the extraordinary developments of the Second Vatican Council.

We will discover the structure of the catechism suggesting how the insights found in its pages might encourage and enhance our following of Jesus in the realities of daily life.

WEEK I – JUNE 2, 2009, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summary of Vatican II and Introduction to the New Catechism
Structure and Three Key Passages from the Catechism (521, 1115, 2074)

WEEK II – JUNE 9, 2009, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Part One: The Creed – The Profession of Faith
Comparison of the “church” in the Roman Catechism (Council of Trent) with the Catechism of the Catholic
Church

WEEK III – JUNE 16, 2009, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Part Two: The Sacraments – The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
The latest teachings on Indulgences and its Ecumenical Implications

WEEK IV – JUNE 30, 2009, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Part Three: The Moral Life – Life in Christ
Comparison of Heaven, Hell, Limbo and Purgatory in the Roman Catechism (Council of Trent) with the Catechism of the Catholic Church

WEEK V – JULY 7, 2009, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Part Four: The Life of Prayer – Christian Prayer – The Lord’s Prayer
Summary and Discussion

WEEK VI – JULY 14, 2009, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summary exploring the relationship of Scripture, Liturgy, and Catechism for teaching, study, and personal meditation.

“A free will offering will be taken.”