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The Way of Love in Conversation with the Catechism

Delve into The Way of Love in conversation with the Catechism of St. Paul's Adult Education program. Explore questions and answers about the Episcopal Church's faith and doctrines. Discover the essence of God's grace, peace, and restoration, and embrace the Christian hope with confidence in newness of life. Engage with the Creeds as foundational beliefs about God. This guide offers a framework for spiritual growth and renewal, inviting you to practice REST: Receive God's grace, embody peace, and work towards restoration. Join us on this journey of faith and reflection!

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The Way of Love in Conversation with the Catechism

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  1. The Way of Lovein Conversation with the Catechism St. Paul’s Adult Education, Fall 2019 REST

  2. Remember our Context The Way of Love The Catechism Questions and answers about the faith of the Episcopal Church. Divided into sections around doctrinal themes. Implicitly or explicitly the foundation of most Confirmation/Reception formation • From Presiding Bishop Michael Curry • “Seven words that point to practices that can train up the spirit to follow in the way of Jesus and to look something like Jesus.” • Invitation to a seven-part Rule of Life

  3. Rest The Christian Hope The Creeds Receive the gift of God’s grace, peace, and restoration

  4. Rest: Receive the Gift of God’s… • Grace • “Grace is God's favor toward us, unearned and undeserved; by grace God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts, and strengthens our wills.” • Peace • Lack of fear springing from knowledge that God has us • Restoration • “The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” • REST is possible because God’s sovereign and Grace, Peace and Restoration abound

  5. The Christian Hope • Read The Christian Hope, BCP 861 • “The Christian hope is to live with confidence in newness and fullness of life, and to await the coming of Christ in glory, and the completion of God's purpose for the world.” • The Bible Project: Hope

  6. The Creeds • Read The Creeds, BCP 851 • “The Creeds are statements of our basic beliefs about God.” • More than statements, they are places of Rest. • The Creed

  7. How can you Rest?What practices can you take on or renew?

  8. Next Week: Bishop’s Visitation

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