why choose catholicism?
Why would I want to become Catholic? This is a radically important question. Perhaps the most important question we will ever ask ourselves. So, what is the answer?
The Catholic Church believes with all its heart that it is the Church that Jesus founded and intended. Jesus said to Peter, “Peter, you are rock, and on this rock I will build my Church.” If Jesus founded a Church, then we want to belong to that Church, not one founded by some other human being. How do I recognize the Church that Jesus founded among the many churches to be found out there? Look for Peter. He is the Rock on which Jesus has built His Church. Which Church claims Peter? Peter is the first pope, and all popes since Peter are his successors, carrying out his role.
The Catholic Church believes that the Catholic faith is the fullness of truth revealed by Jesus to the Apostles, that has been faithfully passed down through the centuries, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Why become Catholic? Because it is true!
The Catholic Church is the Bible Church, having written the Scriptures under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and has preserved and proclaimed them throughout the ages. It contains all of the books of the Bible (73 books) rather than only 66 books after Martin Luther removed 7. We have all seven of the Sacraments given to us by Christ. Protestants recognize only two (baptism and communion) sacraments, if any.
The Catholic Church proclaims the stories of the saints, who lived out the Gospel in heroic and wondrous ways, and the teachings of the saints and other great teachers of our faith. The Church has led millions of people to Christ and to Heaven by faithfully teaching the way of the Gospel. We can do the same for you.
Our OCIA sessions will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and they will run every Tuesday from 6:30-8 pm. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or in learning more about it, please call me at 859-816-3198 or Mary Ann Kelly at 859-291-2288.
The Catholic Church believes with all its heart that it is the Church that Jesus founded and intended. Jesus said to Peter, “Peter, you are rock, and on this rock I will build my Church.” If Jesus founded a Church, then we want to belong to that Church, not one founded by some other human being. How do I recognize the Church that Jesus founded among the many churches to be found out there? Look for Peter. He is the Rock on which Jesus has built His Church. Which Church claims Peter? Peter is the first pope, and all popes since Peter are his successors, carrying out his role.
The Catholic Church believes that the Catholic faith is the fullness of truth revealed by Jesus to the Apostles, that has been faithfully passed down through the centuries, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Why become Catholic? Because it is true!
The Catholic Church is the Bible Church, having written the Scriptures under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and has preserved and proclaimed them throughout the ages. It contains all of the books of the Bible (73 books) rather than only 66 books after Martin Luther removed 7. We have all seven of the Sacraments given to us by Christ. Protestants recognize only two (baptism and communion) sacraments, if any.
The Catholic Church proclaims the stories of the saints, who lived out the Gospel in heroic and wondrous ways, and the teachings of the saints and other great teachers of our faith. The Church has led millions of people to Christ and to Heaven by faithfully teaching the way of the Gospel. We can do the same for you.
Our OCIA sessions will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and they will run every Tuesday from 6:30-8 pm. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or in learning more about it, please call me at 859-816-3198 or Mary Ann Kelly at 859-291-2288.