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Catholic Apologetics SeminarUAE 2010

WED 3RD FEB TO WED 10TH FEB

DUBAI, SHARJAH, JEBEL ALI, ABU DHABIAL AIN, FUJAIRAH

UAE Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services Family of Faith International – Middle East

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The Big Question

Why are Catholics leaving The Church?

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The Big Question

Why are Catholics leaving The Church?

Bottom line is usually doctrine.

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What is Apologetics?

“Apologetics” simply means giving a

reasoned explanation for our faith.

A Catholic apologist charitably explains

and defends Catholic doctrine using

Scripture, history , and common sense.

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Why Catholic apologetics?

The Catholic church today is being challenged

vigorously by non-Catholic evangelizers.

Unfortunately many Catholics feel ill-prepared to

defend their faith in the face of these attacks.

We must LEARN to explain our faith CLEARLY and

HUMBLY, defend it CHARITABLY, and share it

CONFIDENTLY.

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Apologetics fulfills St.Peter’s command

“Always be prepared to make a defence to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence,…”.( 1Peter 3:15)

We do not think having all the arguments will necessarily win others to Christ and His church but we need to allow God and His grace to work in the lives of the people we speak with.

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Introducing……. Steve Ray

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Steve Ray

Fundamentalist Baptist Preacher Converted to the Catholic Church in 1994, sharing the exciting news of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church

He is a noted apologist and an inspired speaker with a charism for preaching.  

Works with: EWTN, Catholic Answers, Legatus, Catholic Scripture study International, Ignatius Press, Regina Apostolorum University in Rome and many others.

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Some of Steve Ray’s Talks…

Born Again the Bible way Born Again the Bible way Defending the Eucharist Defending the Eucharist

Peter: The Rock, The Keys & Peter: The Rock, The Keys & Mary : Ark of the Covenant / The Mary : Ark of the Covenant / The Chair Chair Real Girl / Woman of Mystery Real Girl / Woman of Mystery

Scripture & Tradition Conversion StoryScripture & Tradition Conversion Story

Confession, Statues & RelicsConfession, Statues & Relics Infant baptism, church fathers Infant baptism, church fathers & church history& church history

Purgatory, Indulgences & Purgatory, Indulgences & How to study apologetics & How to study apologetics & Communion of SaintsCommunion of Saints defend the faith defend the faith

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STEVE RAY @ ST. MARY’S CHURCH AL AIN

Talks Sun 7th Feb 2010 : 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Followed by Eucharistic Benediction

Apologetics Training Workshop

at St. Mary’s Church Dubai Thurs 4th Feb 2010 : 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (by

prior-registration)