Way | Truth | Life

“The one comment that I hear after every adult education event is this: ‘Why didn’t I learn this before?’”
— Gary Fritsch

Come and see. Come and grow. Come and walk the Way.

Christian Initiation, Education & Inspiration

Way | Truth | Life is an innovative approach to examining what the Catholic Church teaches through the lens of who Jesus was during His time on Earth, the life He led, the truths that He taught His Apostles and who He is now. Through the way | truth |life, seekers and believers of every faith level will uncover new ways to consider God’s ancient truths that will build and encourage their own faith and love of the Lord and give them the words they need to share the Good News with others.

What is a Way | Truth | Life session like?

Dates

• Second Sundays after the 10:00 AM Mass (St. Richard)
• Fourth Sundays after the 9:15 AM Mass (St. Catherine)

Mass (10:00 / 9:15)

For those in the OCIA program formally, they attend Mass and are dismissed after the homily. For practicing Catholics, attend Mass and join us afterward.

OCIA Focus Session (10:30 / 9:45)

For those in OCIA, we take about 30 minutes and discuss the readings for the day in more detail, highlight an element of the Mass, and introduce the
topic of the day.

Welcome/ Intro (11:05 / 10:20)

Participants gather after Mass in the Social Hall or Farmer Hall. Includes an upbeat contemporary song of the day related to the day’s theme. 

Teaching (11:10 / 10:25)

Using a combination of story, the day’s scripture, video, personal testimony or any other means the teaching will be delivered in less than 30 minutes.

Small Group Discussion (11:40 / 10:55)

With just a few simple questions, people at tables will react to the teaching and perhaps pose their own questions.

Q & A (11:50 / 11:05)

Address key questions from the group.

Closing Music (12:00 / 11:15)

Return to the song of the day as we head for the door.

WTL is for Everyone!

The Curious 

Maybe they don’t even want to come to Mass yet, maybe they are just wondering if what they’ve heard about Christianity in general or the Catholic Faith in particular is true (whether they’ve heard good or bad). This is their chance to encounter the Truth and ask their questions in a non-judgmental environment.

The Officially Seeking

For those who have a little more certainty and want to join the OCIA process, attending part of the Mass, some private teaching and conversation time, and then the larger group experience allow them to fully consider what Jesus has passed down to us, and get answers to their questions that will allow them to continue to grow in relationship with God.

Faith Formation Parents 

Timed during Sunday Faith Formation so that you can stay and learn something new (you can’t let the kids get ahead of you).

The Casual Catholic

Sometimes you come, sometime you don’t. Sometimes you find it meaningful, sometimes you don’t. But your still here. Brief, engaging teaching, community building and a new take on things will help to make all of your times here more meaningful.

The Cradle Catholic

The line we hear most often in our adult programs and Bible studies is: Why didn’t they teach me that when I was in Catholic School, or CCD? There could be many reasons, but learning it now will bring your faith life (and in turn your whole life) to a whole new level.

The Evangelist

You’re out there. You have been trying to coax friends, family and coworkers to the faith (or back to it), but you don’t always have the right words or examples. Hearing new ways to talk about eternal truths and hearing others react will bring your love of the Lord into a conversational space that will help you listen and respond more effectively than ever.