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Celebrating the Year of Faith

Blessed Pope John XXIII

50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council

Blessed Pope John Paul II

20th Anniversary of the

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Pope Benedict XVI

Celebration of the Year of Faith 2012-2013

10 ways Catholics can live the Year of Faith.	The chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the USCCB, Bishop Ricken, offers ten ways Catholics can live the Year of Faith. In support of these recommendations, Journal Press is offering resources that reflect the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
1	Participate in Mass. The Year of Faith is meant to promote the personal encounter with Jesus. This occurs most immediately in the Eucharist. Regular Mass attendance strengthens one’s faith through the Scriptures, the Creed, other prayers, sacred music, the homily, receiving Communion and being part of a faith community.
Learning about the Mass Learning about the Creed The Apostles' Creed for Children Creed Reflections for Children InService Set F: Liturgy & Prayer Communion Program Master Set Communicant's Program Master Set The Jesus Day Master Set Patterns and Shapes Set 6: The Mass Sunday Specials for Children's Liturgies: Cycles A, B, and C My Communion Journal
2	Go to Confession. Like going to Mass, Catholics find strength and grow deeper in their faith through participation in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Confession urges people to turn back to God, express sorrow for falling short and open their lives to the power of God’s healing grace. It forgives the injuries of the past and provides strength for the future.
Communal Celebrations of Reconciliation Reconciliation Stories and Celebrations for Children Reconciliation Program Master Set Reconciliation Preparation Master Set Learning about Morality Learning about the Commandments Setting the Stage for Christian Decision Makers Peace and Forgiveness Day InService Set E: (Examining Moral Education and Morality) InGathering for Youth Set Set 3: Reconciling
3	Learn about the lives of the saints.
4	Read the Bible daily.
5	Read the documents of Vatican II.
6	Study the Catechism.
7	Volunteer in the parish.
8	Help those in need.
9	Invite a friend to Mass.
10	Incorporate the Beatitudes into daily life.
Other Timely Autumn and October Resources.

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