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Come to a Thursday evening study and explore what it really means to be Catholic!  Dr. Tom Curran uses examples from scripture, the Catechism and the great writers of the Church to unfold and explore the treasures of the Catholic faith in a way that is dynamic and understandable to all who attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to awaken your faith and develop a more vital relationship with God!  These sessions meet at different locations throughout the Puget Sound on Thursday evenings. 

Find a study near you!  The sessions are FREE; all are welcome. (A free-will offering will be taken.)

East Sound Location -

          Discontinued Until Fall of 2008

          St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Sanctuary
          25810 156th Ave, SE, Covington  98042

          For Directions click on http://www.sjtbcc.org/index.cfm/map

West Sound Location - 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 pm

Discontinued Until Fall of 2008

St. Olaf Parish

18943 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo, 98370

Please call (360) 779-4291 for directions

North Sound Location -4th Thursday of every month at 7pm

Discontinued Until Fall of 2008

St. Mark Catholic Church, in the gym
18033 15th Pl. NE, Shoreline
(206) 364-7900
www.StMarkSeattle.org (for directions)

Here is your chance to gain a thorough understanding of the Catechism!  Once again this summer, the Archdiocese is offering a Certification Program entitled “Mastery of the Catechism”.  This program is designed to assist Principals, Pastoral Assistants for Faith Formation, Catechists, and other adult learners who have a desire to truly understand and gain a mastery the Catechism so that they may better integrate its teachings into their faith formation programs and into their own lives of faith.

This is a four-year program that is offered in four sessions, one per year.  Session One, Two and Four are being offered this summer for those of you who want to get started at the beginning (Year 1), and for those participants who are continuing (Year 2 and  Year 4).  A flyer with all of the details is attached.  Here are the date and locations:

    Year 1      July 14-18                St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma

    Year 2      June 23-27               St. Benedict, Seattle

    Year 4      July 27- Aug. 1      The Palisades, Federal Way

Schedule: Each of these weeklong seminars begins on Sunday evening and ends on Friday after lunch.  The 8 am – 5 pm sessions will include time for prayer, presentations, small group work and integration strategy.  There will also be optional evening sessions with guest speakers.

Fees:  The program fee is $325/person/week.  Lodging and meals are additional and available for the Palisades site only.  (A registration form is attached)

How to Register:  To register, print and fill out the registration form..  For more information, contact the Office of Catholic Faith Formation at (206) 382-4875.  Please register at least two weeks prior to the event of your choice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge about your Catholic faith

and integrate this knowledge into your life and ministry.  Register today!