Catholic faith journey begins in February

Staff Reports

The spring session of Why Catholic? faith journey groups begins on Feb. 16. For many Catholic adults, formal religious education ended in school or with the sacrament of confirmation. Many have come to realize in the past few years that the yearn to learn still exists.

"Why Catholic? is a renewal of mind and what the church teaches on modern issues, for instance, euthanasia and other moral issues," said St. Gall Pastor Paul McCollum. "I hope people will come who are searching or are strengthening their faith."

The program focuses on the four pillars of the Catholic faith: what Catholics believe, sacraments of the church, walking with God and Christian prayer. Groups spend a year on each pillar.

The faith journey groups are designed to meet parishioner's needs through a variety of meeting times and places. New participants may join a group Jan. 23-24 after each Mass. All groups meet Feb. 16 for the session. Information, Kay McHale, 782-6900 or at www.saintgall