Foundations of Faith

Discover the heart and soul of your Catholic beliefs with Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This engaging, 20-part series was filmed across 40 locations, spanning 4 continents and 10 countries, showing you the universal beauty of the Church.

Foundations of Faith offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catechism, unpacking its rich theological insights and helping you apply them to your everyday life. Learn from some of the most renowned Catholic educators of our time, including the following:

Dr. Edward Sri | Jeff Cavins | Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio | Fr. Mike Schmitz

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your Catholic Faith or are seeking a deeper understanding, Foundations of Faith provides a thoughtful yet approachable way to explore the breadth of Catholicism. Strengthen your connection to the truth, beauty, goodness, and fullness of the Catholic Faith! 


This series will begin September 28, 2025 and will be held from 6:45-8:30pm Sunday evenings in the Parish Hall. There are 20 sessions, and they will mirror approximately the RE schedule. 

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• Register below for these sessions so we can be properly prepared! 
• You will need to have a Catechism of the Catholic Church and a Study Set or Online Access to the Foundation of Faith Materials. You can see below what comes with each option.

Please see https://ascensionpress.com/collections/foundations-of-faith-a-journey-through-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church to purchase your preference. You also will need a Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you do not have one, there are a few at the parish that we can gift you.

FAQs:

1. Is there homework?
There is a preparation component, starting after the first session, which takes approximately 90 minutes each week, or 15 minutes a day. From the leaders guide:

HOME PREPARATION: Overview, Read, Respond 
Each session begins with personal study at home that involves reading the session’s overview and Catechism selections, followed by responding to questions which will help you think more deeply about what you have read and prepare for the small group meeting.

Overview
Each session begins with an overview. The overview helps you prepare to read the Catechism by introducing the key themes of the session’s assigned paragraphs.
Note: To help provide additional context, some people like to review the responses to the discussion questions from the previous session before they begin the current session. These responses can be found in the back of the workbook.

Read and Respond
Read the assigned Catechism paragraphs and then respond to the discussion questions. Remember not to rush through the readings or your responses. We recommend that you spread out your home preparation over the course of the week, setting aside at least 15 minutes a day to work through the assigned readings and discussion questions. 

Helpful Tip: Reading the Catechism and answering the questions may bring further questions to mind. When this happens, write down your questions in the workbook so that you can bring them up during your small group discussion. Also take note of any passages, saints, Church councils, or other points in the readings that you find especially interesting or thought-provoking.

As you write your responses to the questions, we strongly recommend that you refrain from checking the responses for this session in the back of the workbook until after you have met and discussed the questions with your small group.

Application and Prayer
The final step of your home preparation for each session involves applying the key lessons from the Catechism to your own life. We recommend taking a few minutes for reflection, commitment, and prayer after you have completed all the readings and discussion questions and before you meet with your small group.

Many people also like to pray the application prayer after their home study each day.

2. Will there be food?
The short answer is YES!
The long answer is we are still deciding exactly in what format dinner/snacks will be offered. More to come!



Please contact Martha Chinnock at (734) 429-6125 or [email protected] with any other question or to learn more.