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THE YEAR OF FAITH
An invitation to everyone in the Church to celebrate and renew their faith.
THE YEAR OF FAITH
What is the year of Faith?
The Year of Faith
Announced by Pope Benedict XVI
THE YEAR OF FAITH
When?
24th November 2013
11th October 2012to
Feast of Christ the King
Occasion?
The 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council
THE YEAR OF FAITH
20th Anniversary since the publication of theCatechism of the Catholic Church
Why the Year of Faith?
To rediscover the journey of Faith
THE YEAR OF FAITH
To understand the joy that comes from meeting Jesus Christ
Purpose
To give fresh impetus to the mission of the whole Church to lead human beings out of the wilderness in which they often find themselves to the place of life, friendship with Christ that gives us life in fullness.
Pope Benedict XVI
THE YEAR OF FAITH
What can I do?
Think about how to celebrate this special year of grace….
THE YEAR OF FAITH
At home…
In church…
At school…
Everywhere
…
Do something different….something for yourself….
THE YEAR OF FAITH
Visit a holy place…
Go on a pilgrimage
Pray….On your own
and with others
Read…Passage from the
Bible
Other spiritual
books
Join a group…e.g. Prayer Group,
Youth Group
What can I do?
Show your Faith in action bydoing something good for others….BE A WITNESS
THE YEAR OF FAITH
Help out
in churchJoin a choir,
music group etc.
Visit someoneStart visiting
an elderly person
Help someoneHelp out more at home
Help other people you
meet
Help a charity
organisationBecome a volunteer
or raise some money
What can I do?
Celebrate your Christian Catholic
FaithDo something about it
Be a witness