Session 1 - “I’m Catholic - Now What?”

What does it actually mean to be Catholic? Or, better yet, what does it mean to be “a” Catholic?

Theme: Being Catholic is not unlike citizenship: it includes identity, privileges, responsibilities, laws, obligations, and a way of life. Catholicism is not merely believed. It is lived.

What Is Actually Required of a Catholic? In tonight’s session: You’ll be reintroduced to your citizenship in the oldest continuing civilization in history.

Suggested Readings

Scripture

• Matthew 16:18–19

• Matthew 18:18

• Acts 15

• Hebrews 13:17

Catechism

• §§74–100

• §§2030–2043

Canon Law

• Can. 11

• Can. 96

• Can. 204–223

• Can. 920

• Can. 989

• Can. 1247–1252

• Can. 1752