Holy Cross Parish

Our Catholic Community - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Catholicism 201 underway

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Holy Cross Parish is hosting Catholicism 201 on eight consecutive Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning on September 25, 2008. All parishioners and interested members of the public are invited to take part.

Catholicism 201 features a Canadian-produced series of presentations by Fr. James Mallon.

Date Topic
September 25 The Church
October 2 Sacraments & Sacraments of Initiation
October 9 The Eucharist
October 16 Sacraments of Healing
October 23 Sacraments of Vocation
October 30 Mary and the Saints
November 6 Introduction to Christian Morality
November 13 The Thorny Issues

Each evening consists of four parts:

  1. Welcome and opening prayer
  2. A one-hour presentation on some aspect of the Catholic faith
  3. A small group discussion of the subject matter of the presentation
  4. Wrap-up and closing prayer

There is no charge for registration. Participants are encouraged to bring a Bible to the sessions and may wish to acquire a copy of The Catechism of the Catholic Church for follow-up reading. Bibles will also be available for participants who have not brought their own.

Registration is easy. Choose the method that is most convenient for you:

  • Register online
  • Fill in a registration card available at the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket at any Mass before September 21
  • Call the parish office during working hours at 613-731-7834