Building Your Spiritual Life with the Early Church Fathers

Class 3 in the Fathers of Our Faith Series

Created by: Jeffrey S Arrowood
Catholic Adult Educator

What Will I Learn?

• You will learn how the Early Church Fathers understood a "personal relationship with Jesus"
• You will grow in your understanding of the role of the Holy Eucharist in your spiritual life.
• You will deepen your appreciation of the role of Sacred Scripture in your spiritual life.
• You will come to understand the importance of being united to the Church through your bishop.
• You will be challenged not to go with the flow of the culture, but to be true salt and light for the world.

Requirements

• The course will make frequent references to Fathers of the Church, 3rd Edition by Mike Aquilina
• This is a non-academic spirituality course. Basic knowledge of Catholic doctrine is helpful but not necessary.

Target audience

• This course is intended for believing Catholics - and other Christians open to a Catholic perspective on Church history and spirituality - who are looking to enhance their spirituality using the ancient wisdom that comes from the early Church.
• Please do not take this course if your intention is to debate Catholic doctrine.