Fall Catholic Collage in Fargo

The Fall Catholic Collage is a two-part presentation taking place Nov. 14 and 21 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fargo. Meal begins at 5:30 (free-will offering). Presentations begin at 6:30.

You choose one of the three courses to attend both weeks. In place of registration fees, please consider a donation to the presenter in the thanksgiving for his/her time. For more information, contact Joan at 701-364-0444 or jschaefer@ideaone.net

“Unveiling the Real Presence” presented by Fr. Kyle Metzger
A recent Pew  Research Study  concluded barely  one-third of Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Fr. Kyle Metzger will offer some insights into what may have caused this troubling loss of faith in the Eucharist and a path forward to reawaken belief in this perennial doctrine of the Church.

“St. Thérèse and Her Parents: Extraordinary Saints in Ordinary Ways” presented by Ms. Ashley Grunhovd
Session one will focus on the heroic witness of St. Thérèse of  Lisieux’s parents, Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, and how they became saints through their  vocation as spouses, parents, and  entrepreneurs, amid both mundane and  tragic times. Session two will delve into St. Thérèse the Little Flower’s unexpected roles of teacher and missionary in light of her titles of Doctor of the Church and co-patron of missions.

“Letter to a Suffering Church” presented by Fr. Raymond Courtright
Bishop Robert Barron wrote “Letter to a  Suffering Church” to help people frustrated by the abuse crisis.  For those who have read the book,  Fr. Courtright will lead a discussion of this book in order to arm us with the so we can more fully live as Christians, fighting for the dignity of all  people, the victims and the sinners.