what the church teaches
Discovering the Heart of Catholicism
The "What the Church Teaches" series is our answer to OCIA. Whether you're exploring the Catholic faith or a lifelong Catholic looking to go deeper, you're warmly invited to join us.
This fall, we’ll dive into powerful and thought-provoking teachings, including the Sacraments, the Liturgy, Catholic moral teaching, Catholic social teaching, being Catholic in a secular world, and discerning God’s plan for your life.
MONDAYS AT 6:30PM,
DOWNSTAIRS IN THE PLC
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2025
SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE AND TOPICS BELOW
Please contact us if you are interested in entering the Church and you've missed the start date!
Full Schedule
September 8th.....Welcome, Intro, tour church
September 15th.....Why do I need the Church? The Mystery of the Catholic Church
September 22nd.....Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
September 29th.....Mary, our spiritual mother and the Communion of the Saints
October 6th.....Faith, Hope, Charity: The Theological Virtues
October 12th.....Rite of Entrance / Rite of Welcoming
October 13th.....Salvation, Justification, Merit & the Paschal Mystery
October 20th.....Sacraments: Baptism & Confirmation
October 27th.....Sacraments: Eucharist, the Source and Summit of Christian Life
November 3rd.....Sacraments: Eucharist, Part 2
November 10th.....Sacraments: Penance
November 17th.....Sacraments: Matrimony and Holy Orders
November 24th.....Liturgical Calendar - Seasons, Liturgy (Differences in the Mass)
November 30th.....1st Sunday Advent
December 1st.....Walk Through the Mass Pt 1
December 8th.....Walk Through the Mass Pt 2 (ATTEND 6pm Mass as group)
December 15th.....Rite of Anointing of the Catechumen / Q&A on the Sacraments
December 22nd.....Holiday Time Off
December 29th.....Holiday Time Off
January 5th.....Catholic Moral Teaching (Forming conscience, natural law, commandments 1-3)
January 12th.....Catholic Moral Teaching (commandments 4-10)
January 19th.....Catholic Social Teaching
January 29th.....Catholic Social Teaching - Work Food Pantry Together
February 2nd.....The Four Last Things (Spiritual Combat, Church Militant, Church Suffering, Church Triumphant)
February 9th.....Catholic Morality Q&A / Ministry Panel
February 16th.....Lent - Liturgical Prayer - Lazarus
February 18th.....Ash Wednesday
February 23rd.....Examination of Conscience and Reconciliation Walk Thru
February 27th & 28th.....Weekend Retreat 7 Deadly Sins and 7 Lively Virtues
March 2nd.....No Class. Attend Holy Brews on March 4th
March 9th.....Redemptive Suffering / Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
March 16th.....Prayer - Devotions / Adoration
March 23rd.....Easter Triduum FYI / Q&A Panel / bless items
March 30th.....No Class. - Adoration, Triduum Celebrations and Confession
April 4th.....Easter Vigil
April 6th.....Off - Easter Week
April 13th.....Divine Mercy Sunday - Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Lord's Prayer on Forgiveness
April 20th.....Who Is Jesus to You? The Priesthood of the People
April 27th.....Being Catholic in a Non-Catholic World - Evangelization The Call of the Good Shepherd
May 4th.....Ecumenism and other Religions - Evangelization
May 11th.....Eucharist, A Model for Virtue - Living in Virtue
May 18th.....God's Plan for You - Discernment through prayer / Vocation / Becoming a Saint (Universal Call to Holiness)
May 25th.....Memorial Day
May 30th.....Called and Gifted Seminar
