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.
2
Go to Confession.
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.

The Vatican urges Catholics to donate to charity and volunteer to help the poor during the Year of Faith. This means to personally encounter Christ in the poor, marginalized and vulnerable. Helping others brings Catholics face-to-face with Christ and creates an example for the rest of the world.

Learning about the Works of Mercy
Learning about Justice and Peace
Gathering Prayers for Those Who Mourn
Gathering Prayers in Times of Trouble
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Invite a friend to Mass.
10
Incorporate the Beatitudes into daily life.