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.

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Invite a friend to Mass.

The Year of Faith may be global in its scope, focusing on a renewal of faith and evangelization for the whole Church, but real change occurs at the local level. A personal invitation can make all the difference to someone who has drifted from the faith or feels alienated from the Church. Everyone knows people like this, so everyone can extend a loving welcome.

InGathering for Youth Set 4
Part-Taking in the Gospels Advent and Christmastime: Cycles A, B, C
Part-Taking in the Gospels Lent to Holy Week: Cycles A, B, C
Part-Taking in the Gospels Easter to Pentecost: Cycles A, B, C
Part-Taking in the Gospels Sundays through the Year: Cycles A, B, C

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