APOLOGETICS 





2010 Spring Apologetics


How to Answer Tough Moral


Questions


Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith!

Learn our Catholic Faith - Experience the Joy!

When:  Saturday Mornings 8:30am - 10:00am

Starting:  April 10      Ending:  May 15, 2010

Where:  Church of St. Charles, Bayport (basement)

Who:  St. Croix Valley Catholics - Adults and Teens


What

1.  Apologetics means giving a reasoned explanation for the faith. 

This 6 week course will prepare you to explain and defend the moral

teachings of the Catholic Church.

2.  We will explore abortion, euthanasia, cloning, test tube babies,

and sexual ethics.

3.  The study of Apologetics deepens and enriches our personal faith in

Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church as the depository of God's truth.

4.  "Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for

a reason for your hope...."  (1Peter 3:15-16)


Course Outline

April 10 - May 14, 2010

April 10 - A Short Course in Morality (BA5 pages 4-12)

- How Do We Know the Moral Law?

- Approved Moral Principles

- False Moral Ideas

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April 17 - Abortion (BA5 pages 13-17)

- Church Teaching on Abortion

- Answering the "Top 10" Abortion Arguments

- Conclusion

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April 24 - Euchanasia ("Mercy Killing") (BA5 pages 18-21)

- Church Teaching on Euthanasia

- Answering Euthanasia Supporters

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May 1 - Contraception (BA5 pages 22-26)

- Methods of Contraception

- Church Teaching on Contraception

- Answering Objections to the Church's Teaching

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May 8 - Reproductive Technology (BA5 pages 31-33)

 - Artificial Procreation (Test-Tube Babies)

- Artificial Insemination

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May 15 - Same Sex "marriage"

Catholic Answers: Gay Marriage? Answer Guide

- Heterosexual Marriage

- Threats to Marriage

- Homosexual Marriage

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*BA5 = Beginning Apologetics Book 5, How to Answer Tough Moral Questions. 
Cost of each book is $6.00,

Bible Cheat Sheet $3.00 -  Checks payable to SCVFF, Inc.


Attendance at previous classes is not required.


For questions Contact John Navin at 651-351-9427.

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Apologetics is a program sponsored by

St. Croix Valley Faith Formation