“The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest"
- Luke 10:2
One of the major obstacles we face in the modern era is a sense that Catholics do not feel adequately prepared to present and defend the Catholic faith to others. As a result, we have been slow to speak about our faith and negligent in our invitation to others to come and learn the wealth of our teachings. Recognizing the need to develop the gifts of our parishioners, Father Michael Stalla from Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Father Behrend, Father Matt, and Deacon Mark have established a parish adult formation program called Kerygma.
Kerygma: Proclaiming the Gospel
Our goal is to give basic training so parishioners are equipped to share the Good News and invite others to come to know and love our Lord. Those interested will form small parish faith sharing groups with a proper understanding of Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholic traditions, and small faith sharing group leadership skills.
Meetings will occur in-person at Saint Rita Parish on select Wednesdays at 7:00pm in Saint Mark. Participants are also invited to join the sessions online.
Classes
September 18 - Overview of Prayer and Spirituality
September 25 - Biblical and Historical Roots
October 2 - Historical Development
No Kerygma October 9 - Convocation
October 16 - Catholic Household Prayer
October 23 - Devotional Prayers - Saints
October 30 - Rosary
November 6 - Devotional Prayers - Trinity and Blessed Virgin Mary
November 13 - Litanies and Novenas
November 20 - Mediation
November 27 - Liturgical Prayer
December 4 - Contemplation and beyond
January 15 - Apologetics and Defending the Faith Overview
January 22 - Does God Exist
January 29 - Why Should I be Catholic
February 5 - Is the Devil Real
February 12 - Original Sin
February 19 - Freedom and Sin
February 26 - Evolution
March 3 MONDAY - Science and Faith
March 12 - Infant and Regenerative Baptism
March 19 - Sola Scriptura
March 26 - Sola Fide
April 2 - Purgatory
April 9 - Real Presence
April 16 - Holy Week
April 23 - Sacraments
April 30 -Mary - Last Session Spring 2025
Registration is preferred but not necessary. If you attend at least 11 classes, you will receive a Missionary Disciple Kerygma Certificate.
Parish contact: Fr. Behrend