Questions are a part of life. But how often do we get good answers? Searching is something we all do. But how often do we find what we’re looking for?
Join us for Discovering Christ, a seven-week course that will explore the meaning of life, the basics of the Christian faith, and how your life can be transformed by an experience of the love, forgiveness and good things of God. Each week will include a delicious dinner, inspiring talk, and small group conversation. It’s all done in a warm, friendly, and judgment-free environment.
Discovering Christ is for everyone, regardless of religious background, whether you’ve been active in a church or not.
Discovering Christ is fun, relaxed, and free!
↪From September 2024 through November 2024, nearly 150 people accepted the invitation to participate in the Discovering Christ courses at Saint James and Saint Katharine Drexel parishes.
The following testimonials are just a sampling of the extraordinary impact Discovering Christ had on those who participated: "I can't begin to tell you how full my heart is - full of love and gratitude for something I have been searching for all my life as a Catholic."
“I was touched by the Holy Spirit.”
“I have become closer to God and stronger in my faith. I am now committing more time to prayer daily, and my involvement in the church community is growing.”
“I had unanswered questions answered.”
“I found myself more focused on my relationship with the 3 persons of the Blessed Trinity and the miracle that is part of each Mass I attend.”
“I went to Confession after a long time of being away from this sacrament. I was truly overcome with joy and the forgiveness I felt. The entire (retreat) day was emotional for me.”
“I now have a thirst for knowledge of Scripture. I am on fire for Christ. I have made good friends.”
"I now know more people in the parish than I ever did before."
↪The next step in the ChristLife journey is Following Christ, a seven-week course in basic Catholic discipleship that will help anyone who has completed Discovering Christ to grow in their relationship with the Lord Jesus. Following Christ will be offered at both of our partner parishes in February 2025! Please click here to learn more.
Saint James Parish Discovering Christ participants (Sept. - Nov. 2024)
Discovering Christ consists of seven weekly sessions and a retreat day. The weekly sessions include four components: a meal, prayer time, video teaching, and small group discussion.
Topics Include:What Is the Meaning of Life?Why Does Jesus Matter?Why Do We Need a Savior?Why Is the Resurrection Important? Why Do we Need the Church? …and more.