Upcoming Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

Wednesday, January 4: Deacon Gary Simmons “The Holy Inquisition or the Black Legend.”  

Always insigntful presenter Deacon Gary Simmons frames the Spanish Inquisition in light of current studies. Discover why the "Black Legend" fueled propaganda against the country of Spain and the Catholic church and how real research is debunking the many myths regarding “The Inquisition." 

 
Wednesday, January 11: Renée Underwood “Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads”

How does our pope’s Ignatian-Jesuit training directly impact his leadership style and how can this help us with our own leadership challenges. Gain practical and philosophical pointers to lead with courage, compassion and conviction.

 

Wednesday, January 18: Tricia Vowels, “Great Classics of the Faith”

One of en-coun-ter catholicism’s most popular presenters shares how great classics, such as The Interior Castle and Saint Faustina’s Diary to name just a few, changed her spirituality from “lukewarm” to “on fire.” Discover the treasures of our faith through classic Catholic literature, powerful and intense books, that are capable of consuming the soul with a love for God if we are open to them. Are these titles in your library?

Wednesday, January 25: Dr. Paul Brooke “The Cross and The Eucharist”

The Eucharist draws us into Jesus' act of self-oblation. More than just statically receiving the incarnate Logos, we enter into the very dynamic of his self-giving. Drawing from the extensive writings of Pope Benedict XVI, Dr. Brooke will help us en-coun-ter union with God through sharing in Jesus' self-gift, sharing in his body and blood.

Wednesday, February 1: Deacon Ron Vowels “Visit the Prisoner”

Come hear the personal faith journey of a man with little hope, transformed by faith and finding himself as the instrument of Christ working in correctional ministry. At first hesitant about the ministry, working with the incarcerated became Ron’s passion during his formation for the diaconate. Come en-coun-ter this Corporal Work of Mercy from the perspective of someone who offers it regularly, and the message the prisoners seek that is universal to all of us.

Wednesday, February 8: TBA

Wednesday, February 15: TBA

Wednesday, February 22: Beverly Wink “Of Ashes, Palms and Oils”

As we approach the Lenten season, come en-coun-ter the importance of the elements and environment that enhance our liturgies. Where do the ashes come from? How are the oils prepared? What is the symbolism behind the colors and environments used in each service? Get a behind-the-scenes look at liturgy and participate in a hands-on service to create some of this year's elements.

Wednesday, March 1: No Session - Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, March 8: Dr. Daniel Tapia "What Your Rice Bowl Dollars Make Possible"

A CTKC parishioner and local anesthesiologist will share his personal en-coun-ter with the work of the Catholic Relief Services in Honduras, Guatemala and the Philippines on surgical missions to provide surgery for children living in extreme poverty.  Hear his testimony of how his heart was stolen and the reasons he fell in love with the mission of CRS. 

en·coun·ter
verb \in-ˈkau̇n-tər, en-\
: to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.)
: to meet (someone) without expecting or intending to
It is not sufficient to know about Jesus Christ. We must come to encounter him as a living person. While this encounter can take many forms, in its essence the encounter with Jesus Christ moves from an object for our consideration to a subject with whom we enter into personal relationship.
 
Mission
ENCOUNTER Catholicism allows adults from all faith backgrounds to explore the Catholic faith, its tenets, practices, history and meaning in the world today. Weekly topics are broad-based and are designed to enrich the faith of cradle Catholics, those raised without any faith tradition at all, converts, or those simply curious about Catholicism.