Exploring the Catholic Tradition

Dominican Center at Marywood  is introducing a new and ongoing series of monthly programs, each of which will explore an aspect of the Catholic faith and practices. Open to all who are interested in learning more about Catholicism, there will be a different monthly topic beginning in September and running once a month thorugh May. Topics, summaries for the programs through December, and links to online registration are below. You may register for the fall series of 4  or you may register a la carte depending on which topics pique your interest.

TO REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR PROGRAMS

EXPLORING THE CATHOLIC TRADITION 086-029-A
Instructors: Listed below for specific months.
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.: September 18, October 16, November 20 and December 18
Cost $50.00 for four sessions or $15.00 each. 
Info/Online Register: Click Here
To register by phone, call 616.514.3325
 

TO REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS AT $15 PER PROGRAM

THE HOLY TRINITY: OWNING THE MYSTERY 086-029-09
Presenter: Mary Kay Oosdyke OP Director of Dominican Associate Life.
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The mystery of knowing God as one yet three is a central principle of Christian Faith. But how did this come to be? What is its meaning and relevance in the lives of believers? This session will prayerfully and creatively explore how the doctrine of the Holy Trinity developed through Scripture, Church Tradition and human experience
Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Content of Faith
Info/Register: Click Here

A CATHOLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE 086-029-10
Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP,Spiritual Director, Director of Programs at DCM
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
What do Catholics believe about the Bible? Why do they have the reputation of not reading it very much? What are the differences between Catholic and Protestant Bibles? How can Christians who hold diverse beliefs about the interpretation of Scripture enter into respectful and honest dialogue with each other? This session will explore these questions as well as those voiced by participants
Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Content of Faith
Info/Register: Click Here

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY: THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS 086-029-11
Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, Spiritual Director, Director of Programs at DCM
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
We are “surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), the people of God in the Church, and those who have gone before us living lives of virtue and grace. Their witness calls us to be holy too. In this session we will explore the Catholic practice of naming saints (canonization), being named for a saint (feast days) and becoming a saint (Christian living). We will also look at the teachings about heaven, hell, purgatory and limbo (in case you were wondering what the Church teaches now).
Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Content of Faith
Info/Register: Click Here

THE LITURGICAL YEAR 086-029-12
Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, Spiritual Director, Director of Programs at DCM
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
We know that our lives are more than the number of our years. Each year of life reminds us of where we were, what we were doing and who lived alongside us. Our lives are not linear but spirals of experience. The life of Jesus Christ circles each year with the celebrations of Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, and counted Sundays of Ordinary Time. Each cycle invites us into a deeper reality of the mystery of the Incarnation. Exploring the historical development, the living celebrations, the Scripture and images of the Liturgical Year, we will see how Christ’s life intersects with our lives. 
Cost: $15.00. * CFD: Content of Faith
Info/Register: Click Here

Presenters for Programs September through December pictured at right.
Map to free parking at DCM at right.

submitted: rosemary steers, dcm online media