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11/12/2025 | Saints- The Fighters

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Saints- Fighters: Faith, Courage, and Reform in a Time of Division

Date Presented: 11/12/1015

Presented by: Scott Peterson

Slide Deck: Lesson #7- Fighters

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11/6/2025 God, the Father almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth

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God, the Father almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth 

Date Presented: 11/6/2025

Presented by: Fr. Martin Latiff

11062025 OCIA Presentation

Other Resources:

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • “Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma”, by Ludwig Ott

11/5/2025 Trail Blazer Saints

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Date Presented: 11/5/2025

Presented by: Joel Cassady

Lesson #6- Trail Blazers

Other Resources:

  • Word on Fire Show – three part series on the Church Fathers, Episodes 210, 213, 214

 

10/29/2025 What does it take to be a Saint?

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What Does it Take to Be a Saint

Date Presented: 10/29/2025

Presented by: Fr. Chris Renner

Slide Deck:

Lesson #5_ What Does It Take To Be a Saint_

Other Resources: 

  • Formed: What Catholics Believe-How Someone Becomes a Saint: What Catholics Believe About Canonization
  • Formed: What Catholics Believe-What Catholics Believe About Relics: Types, Miracles & Veneration Explained
  • Ascension Presents-How Do People Become Saints?
  • Formed Saint Podcast

 

10/15/2025 Apologetics Jeopardy!

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Apologetics Jeopardy

Date Presented: 10/15/2025

Presented by: Mike Schultz

Slide Deck: Lesson #4-Catholic Answers

Other Resources: 

Friendly Defenders: Catholic Flash Cards

10/8/2025 Listen to Your Mother

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Date Presented: 10/8/2025

Presented by: Fr. John Ezratty

Slide Deck:  Lesson #3_ Listen to Your Mother

Other Resources:

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church (748-975)
  • Encyclical “Mystici Corporis” (Pius XII)
  • Video: “What exactly is the Church?” (https://www.catholic.com/video/what-exactly-is-the-church)
  • Catholic Answers: “The Church Christ founded” (https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-church-christ-founded)
  • Compendium of the Catholic Church: https://www.amazon.com/Compendium-United-States-Conference-Bishops/dp/1574557203
  • Mere Christianity: https://a.co/d/4ttSu3U

OCIA Kick Off 2025-2026

Welcome to OCIA!  We are grateful you are here.  The audio below is the abridged version of the orientation.

 

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Steps of Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

Fellowship-Connecting with Others

Date Presented: December 11, 2024
Presented by: Eric Wood
Slide Deck: Lesson #11-Fellowship-Connecting with Others.pptx
Other Resources: Spirit of Christ Fellowship and Support Ministries

Audio Recording

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