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The
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo Announce
The Catholic
Imagination
The "Catholic Imagination" is
first of all a way of perceiving or interpreting reality which shapes how Catholics think and
act. This
six-week series
examines the principle
characteristics of the Catholic Imagination, and explores how they are
embodied, experienced and expressed in Catholic worship, ritual
and teaching.
This program
is designed for those who want to see the "big picture" about
what makes Catholics Catholic.
This opportunity is
available at various times throughout the year on a day and time
chosen by the participants.
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Components of
"The Catholic Imagination"
Part One –
Introducing the Catholic Imagination
In this session we will explore the basic question, “What does
it mean to be Catholic?” We will highlight the primary
characteristics of the Catholic “imagination” or worldview and
examine how these characteristics or convictions are represented
in the Eucharist, expressed in the Creed, and experienced in
everyday life.
Part Two –
The Principle of Sacramentality
The principle of sacramentality expressed the Catholic
conviction that material objects, rituals and experiences can
embody and reveal God’s presence; it is at the heart of the
Catholic belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
In this session we will review the Catholic principle of
sacramentality as it is expressed, experienced
and celebrated in
the seven Sacraments and sacramentals.
Part Three –
The Principle of History
In this session we will examine the special way in which
Catholics understand the meaning and purpose of history. An
adjunct to sacramentality, Catholic Christians believe that
God’s presence and love is revealed and experienced in time and
human experience. Many aspects of Catholic faith and practice
reveal this reverence
for the sacred nature of time and history.
Part Four –
The Principles of Hope and Mission
In this session we will explore how the Catholic principle of
hope shapes our mission and our responsibility for
others and
the world around us. The Catholic faith is an especially
hope-filled tradition; this hopefulness is embedded
in Catholic
moral and social teaching as well as in the very structure or
organization of the faith community.
Part Five – The
Principle of Community
Catholic Christians believe that God is present and experienced
in and through the individual’s relationship to the faith
community, which is the Body of Christ. In this session
we will explore the Catholic principle of community,
particularly as it applies to the Church as a community of
people -- the People of God.
Part Six – Life as a Catholic
The purpose of this session is to help participants appreciate
how Catholic Christians experience and live their faith in
everyday life. We will review the role of the Mass as the
“source and summit” of Catholic life, the role of personal
prayer and devotion, family life, spiritual development, and the
special value of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Registration
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By phone: call
319-234-9912
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By email:
DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
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Online:
Click here to register online
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For information contact:
Director of Adult
Faith Formation
320 Mulberry St., Waterloo IA 50703 • Phone:
319-234-9912
email: DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Posted
12.18.07 •
Last Update: 08.23.09 |