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What is "Foundations"?

Foundations, the first step of "ASCEND," is a cutting-edge exploration of faith.  We will cover:

• "The 7 Essential Modules"
  • Scientific & Medical Evidence of the Soul
  • Scientific, Logical, & Philosophical Evidence for the Existence of God
  • Scientific, Logical, & Historical Evidence for the Existence of Jesus, and His Divinity & Resurrection
  • Logical & Theological Evidence of the Catholic Church's Divine Institution
  • Scientific Evidence for What Makes Us Truly Happy
  • Logical & Theological Exploration of Why a Good God Allows Suffering
• "Rescued: The Unexpected & Extraordinary News of the Gospel"
• Exploring Jesus Christ: Who He Was, What He Taught, What He Did
• Controversial Catholic Teachings

Who is Foundations for?

• Anyone looking to explore the truth-claims of the Catholic faith.
• Participants of ASCEND
• Middle School & High School Youth
• Parents of children & youth enrolled in: 
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 3-6)
  • Family of Faith (Gr 1-5)
  • Foundations (Gr 6-12 & Adults)
• RCIA Participants, spouses, & sponsors
• Marriage Preparation Couples
• Baptismal Preparation Couples​​​

How does Foundations work?

Participants attend two sessions per month and complete further exploration at-home in between sessions. The sessions are:

• February Cohort
  • Two Wednesdays per month, 6:00-7:30 PM.
  • February through August - Dates: 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10 
• September Cohort (runs concurrent with Family Discipleship):
  • One Wednesday per month, 6:00-7:30 PM. (Occasionally continues until 8:30 PM).
  • One Sunday per month.  9:30am-12:30pm.  
    • 9:30am - Attend Discipleship Sunday as part of "Foundations"
    • 10:30am -  Mass 
    • 11:30am - Activities, lessons, talks, and prayer
  • September through May - See the Family Discipleship Schedule.

MS & Below: REGISTER HERE

HS: REGISTER HERE

ADULTS: REGISTER HERE