This page features 9 Lessons featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz of Ascension Press. Each lesson will include forms to fill out. Enjoy the journey!
Lesson One : Why be Catholic and Not Just Christian?
The BIG Question - What is the main difference between the Catholic church and Protestant Christianity?
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Carefully and prayerfully read Matthew 16:13-19. Don't have your Bible handy? Click on this link for the passage: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16
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What event does the text describe?
What is God saying to you personally in this passage?
Write a short prayer to Jesus based on this passage.
What is your relationship with authority? How do you think you can grow in this area?
LESSON 2 Motivation to go to Mass
The BIG Question? Why should I go to Mass if I don't get anything out of it?
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What attitudes and comments about going to Mass does Fr. Make address?
Why is it a big deal to miss Mass intentionally? What are the three conditions for a mortal sin?
According to Fr. Mike, what does God give us in Mass?
What is Worship? Why should we worship God?
What are some practical things we can do to worship more wholeheartedly?
Lesson Three: What is Hope and Why do you Need it?
The BIG Question: What is hope and why do you need it?
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How is faith relational? How is faith related to hope?
How can we hope when things are not going well?
What is presumption?
What is despair?
What makes it hard for you to have hope?
Why do you think it is important that hope is rooted in a person and not just a set of ideas?