Our Church needs your voice! Join us in asking the Magisterium to grant us an Ordinary Sunday catechetical lectionary for use in every parish around the world. This initiative is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, and will always be obedient to the Magisterium. Simply add your thoughts or comments on this page. Simple comment such as “I want to be taught”, or “I support this initiative” is totally acceptable. Please be sure to put down your name, parish, city, country for statistical analysis purpose. Be sure to pass this on and share it with others!
Pam Haines,
Holy Cross, St. Petersburg, FL, USASun, 05/05/2013 - 11:55
We have at least two generations (parents and children) with poor catechesis. Bl Pope JP II said that adult catechesis (of Catholics) is the primary catechesis because we have the greatest responsibilities and capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form....He said that the catechesis of adults should be continually enlightened, stimulated, and renewed, so that it pervades all temporal realities.
That the Magisterium of the Catholic Church create a Catechetical Lectionary for Sunday Masses is an inspirational thought; it would have a major impact on the faithful who have been poorly catechized for two generations and we must PRAY for this to happen. At the same time, the laity can also be of help in the individual parishes--and even beyond. There are Master and Doctoral Degree programs of theological studies for Catholic men and women through Catholic Universities available. In 2005, I learned of the new Ave Maria University via EWTN and 4 days later, having occasion (via work nearby) to visit there, learned of the Institute of Pastoral Theology. I left with the resolve to enter the once-a-month weekend of courses on campus for three years--for a Master In Theological Studies at the conclusion. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican Edition) was one of the courses, along with 4 Biblical Courses, Philosophy, Theology, etc.... Now I conduct two (Evening and Morning) Catechism of the Catholic Church Studies for interested adults in our Parish. Since I have to work full time and Parishes are hard up for financial support I can't give as much time as I would like to this work. But other Parishes may be able to support this work and if more of the laity could make time in their life, the Program of Study is a wonderful personal experience--that can, subsequently, be shared! One never stops learning in matters of faith and morals!
Vicky Gruba,
St Mary's, Milca,MN, USASun, 05/05/2013 - 11:36
I strongly support this initiative.
Adib,
N/A, Beirut, LebanonSun, 05/05/2013 - 11:20
This is a great initiative! The more we can learn about our faith, the better we will pass it on to following generations. May God bless all you people who are working for the good of societies, and may He bless your work as well.
gerard fratto,
St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church, chicago, il., USASun, 05/05/2013 - 10:32
This is so sorely needed!
Dave Lyons,
St. Mary Parish, Escondido, United StatesSun, 05/05/2013 - 10:13
I love this idea. It's time to help Catholics better understand our rich faith and to keep them connected to our Body of Christ....
Bart,
OLMC, San, Antonio, TX, USASun, 05/05/2013 - 09:22
A good start would be to attend FSSP parishes, you will not be let down.
George Gano,
Holy Cross, Frisco, TX, United StatesSun, 05/05/2013 - 08:36
If folks knew into their Catholic faith they would not leave and seek out other Churches. Why trade in your Mercedes for a Kia..... Folks are starving in the pews for CATHOLIC teaching....
John MacGaffick,
St Mary's/St. Peter's, Rome, NY, USASun, 05/05/2013 - 08:04
This sort of training is needed in order to stem the flow of people from the Church.
