There are three sets of study materials on this site (or there will be when it is complete…). These are aimed at groups in parishes, but could be used for individual study. They cover three “levels” ranging from introductory to advanced. Each includes some questions intended to help reflection on the topics covered and connect them to our experience in our daily lives.
The first is a program for instruction of those involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). This is aimed at those who don’t have much experience or knowledge of the Catholic faith. It was developed for RCIA but may also be of value for “cradle catholics” who feel they haven’t had much faith formation since childhood and would appreciate an “adult” foundation for their faith.
Second is a program intended to follow after RCIA and for anyone who wants to study more about the Catholic tradition, its origins and development. This is titled GIFT – for “Growing in Faith Together“.
Finally there is material which reflects more of an academic theological perspective. Theology is a huge topic and this material can only provide a brief overview. It aims to give an appreciation for the approach taking by theologians in their work and to include enough content to appreciate some of the answers provided by theologians to deep questions of faith, and how these have changed over time. This is broken into sections covering four major topics in theology: