CATHOLICISM

A Journey to the Heart of the Faith

The Religious Education Department has selected Catholicism, a 10-episode documentary and study program, for parish use beginning in the fall of 2011.  Catholicism is appropriate for Catholic adults, young adults, DREs, CREs, catechists, teachers, principals, and any adult who wants to explore the teachings of the Catholic faith.  Father Robert Barron, a gifted theologian and priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, is the author and presenter for this outstanding program.  Catholicism will also be an ideal follow-up to the Catholics Come Home initiative that begins in Advent 2011.   

Journey Deep into the Faith

Fr. Robert Barron developed the Catholicism program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why in order to help Catholic adults and young adults deepen their understanding of their Catholic faith.  This engaging program draws on the art, architecture, literature, music, and treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church.  The Catholicism program presents the ecclesial dimension of the Catholic faith–-God’s revelation through Jesus Christ and His Church.  The program is appropriate for many groups including the following:

• RCIA candidates and catechumens
• Adult and young adult  faith formation groups
• Adult catechist  groups
• Diaconate and other ministerial groups
• High school or college-age students  

The Catholicism Study Program includes the following:

• Ten compelling episodes on five DVDs filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries reveal Catholic teaching in a visually breathtaking and compelling way, complemented by high-definition cinematography.
• Companion study lessons for each DVD, complete with extensive commentary, questions for understanding, and questions for application, challenge each participant to apply Catholic teachings to his or her life.

• Catholicism: Journey to the Heart of the Faith is a companion book written by Father Barron that supports the scripts from the DVD series.
• A Leader’s Program Kit includes a facilitator’s guide, participant materials, and an answer key.
• Each DVD includes Spanish and English subtitles.  Subtitles can be turned on or off.

For more information or to preview program materials, please call Patricia Murphy at 314.792.7375.

Ms. Patricia L. Murphy
Director of Adult Religious Education
Catholic Education Office
4445 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
314.792.7375
pmurphy@archstl.org