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

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When?

24th November 2013

11th October 2012to

Feast of Christ the King

Occasion?

The 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council

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20th Anniversary since the publication of theCatechism of the Catholic Church

Why the Year of Faith?

To rediscover the journey of Faith

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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

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What can I do?

Think about how to celebrate this special year of grace….

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At home…

In church…

At school…

Everywhere

…

Do something different….something for yourself….

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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

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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