Cathy Olds
Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation
Cathy Olds
Phone: (480) 899-1990 ext. 130
Fr. Robert Barron created this groundbreaking program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history or scripture study, this engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. The CATHOLICISM Adult Formation Program (also appropriate for teens) presents the strong, ecclesial dimension of the Catholic Faith – God’s revelation through Jesus Christ and His Church. Come share conversation, faith and popcorn.
THE INDISPENSABLE MEN PETER, PAUL AND THE MISSIONARY ADVENTURE
Father Barron shows how the Holy Spirit worked through all the apostles and disciples to build the Church. Following the trail of these apostles as they took the Gospel to the ends of the earth, he presents the foundations of the apostolic faith, particularly the revelation of Christ s resurrection from the dead.
A BODY BOTH SUFFERING AND GLORIOUS: THE MYSTICAL UNION OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
Father Barron presents the reality of the Church as one, holy, catholic and apostolic. The Body of Christ can be seen on earth from the Church‘s center in Rome to the cities of New York, Sao Paolo, Manila, Namugongo and Uganda.
WORD MADE FLESH, TRUE BREAD OF HEAVEN THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH’S SACRAMENT AND WORSHIP
Father Barron describes all the parts of the Mass, and shows how the Sacred Liturgy embodies the whole of the Faith in such diverse places as Jerusalem, Rome, Chicago, Orvieto and Mexico City.
A VAST COMPANY OF WITNESSES THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS
Highlighting Katharine Drexel, Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Father Barron tells the story of the Church as a vast company of witness who are called by Christ to be a Communion of Saints.
THE FIRE OF HIS LOVE PRAYER AND THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT
In telling the stories of Thomas Merton, St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, Fr. Barron demonstrates how the human person can be transformed through prayer that manifests a deep, spiritual commitment centered in Christ.
WORLDWITHOUT END – THE LAST THINGS
Father Barron presents the Catholic vision of death, judgment, heaven, hell and purgatory as he journeys to Florence, Ireland and Rome. The Catholic vision sees beyond this world inviting us to consider a world without end supported by the mystery and truth of the Resurrection of Jesus.
