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Welcome to the Office of Catechesis of the Diocese of La Crosse.  We're proud to be able to reach out to to all people in our Diocese, regardless of race, background or special needs.

Recommended Small Group Faith-Sharing Resources

 

Feast of Faith, Eucharist, Communion, Sacrament, Catholic Church

 

Want to form a small faith-sharing group in your parish? 

     Select from a growing number of Diocese-recommended materials (some pictured above).  Each study set includes thought-provoking discussion questions.  Review the brief summaries below and click on the links to find out more.   

 

 Faith Alive Program”—Highly successful Diocesan program integrating faith sharing with a component of loving service.

 

Feast of Faith”—four 20-minute video sessions on the Eucharist, with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio.

 

 The Great Adventurefour-session video overview and timeline of the Old Testament, with Jeff Cavins.

 

 A Guide to the Passion”— booklet and discussion guide for reflection on Christ’s Passion as portrayed in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” (four sessions).

 

Following the Passion in Your Life”—four-session video presentation, with Dr. Tom Curran, on what the Passion should mean in the life of a follower of Christ.

     

Touching Jesus Through the Church”—eight-session video series with  Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, on the many paths the Church offers that lead us to Christ.

 

Introduction to Theology of the Body”—four-session video series by Christopher West that draws on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and shares God’s original plan for marriage and sexuality.

 

"The Gospel of Luke"--Tim Gray

 

"Come and See Bible Study"--Prophets and Apostles

 

While materials needing to be purchased may be obtained directly from the publishers (info provided in the links above) we urge you to check first with your local Catholic bookstore. 

 

Click here for "Keys to a Vibrant Faith Sharing Program"

 

Click here for an article about Small Faith Sharing Groups