Discipleship
disciple maker index
In the Spring of 2024, Holy Spirit parishioners participated in a Disciple Maker Index survey to help us call forth missionary disciples (i.e. people who bring others to know Jesus and build a parish where we encounter Jesus on a personal level).
From the results, two areas of focus were identified for follow-up:
- Confidence in Church Teachings
- Parish Forms Me as a Disciple of Jesus
In order to help increase parishioner confidence in Catholic teaching
regarding the following 3 Church teachings:
- Catholic Social Teaching
- The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
- The Virgin Mary & the Saints
In response to these needs we have created this page of curated information for parishioners to
explore these teachings and deepen their understanding on these topics
Catholic Social Teaching Resources
Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching is a central and essential element of our faith. Its roots are in the Hebrew prophets who announced God's special love for the poor and called God's people to a covenant of love and justice.
Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching
Reflect on how Catholic Social Teaching effects our choices and influences our day to day actions.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
"In reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church
we can perceive the wonderful unity of the mystery of God..."
— Pope St. John Paul II
Catholic Social Teaching Scripture Guide
Jesus himself proclaimed and embodied a society ruled by justice and charity—the Reign of God. ...The Church has contributed to this tradition in papal and episcopal writings ... we see the social teachings of the Church written throughout history in the lives of holy men and women.
Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist Resources
The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers
Question and Answer sheet produced by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved by the full body of bishops at their June 2001 General Meeting.
