Comeand

SeeDiocesan RenewalProcess 2005-2010

My dear children,

We are at the beginning of ourfourth year of Come and See.The theme for the year is: ‘Passing on the Faith’. Everyone who knows Jesus has the chance to get to know him better and share him with others. Together, let’s take up this challenge.

Affectionately yours,Bishop Arthur.

From Bishop Arthur

Year OneScripture & Prayer

During the first yearwe were praying and reading the

stories inSt Mark’s Gospel.

Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Wang, ‘Fire From Heaven’, Copyright © Radiant Light 2005, www.radiantlight.org.uk

Year TwoRepentance & Reconciliation

During the second year we were

thinking about saying sorry

and God’s forgiveness.

Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Wang, ‘Leaning on the Cross’, Copyright © Radiant Light 2005, www.radiantlight.org.uk

Year ThreeBelonging to the Church Community

During the third year we were be

celebrating being a part of God’s family, the

Church.

Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Wang, ‘The Acclamation’, Copyright © Radiant Light 2005,

www.radiantlight.org.uk

Year FourPassing on the Faith

During the fourth year we will be

getting closer to Jesus so that we

can share our faith with others.

Colour Illustration by Elizabeth Wang, ‘The Dazzling purity of Christ’, Copyright © Radiant

Light 2005, www.radiantlight.org.uk

Learning the truth …Passing on the Faith

This is the time to think about

how we can get to know Jesus

better

Learning the truth …Definition

Catechesis:Catechesis: Getting to know Jesus through prayer, liturgy, learning about the faith of the Catholic Church and how to make good choices.

Learning the truth …Prayer

Learning the truth …Liturgy

Learning the truth …Learning about the faith of the

Catholic Church

Learning the truth …Learning how to make good

choices

Learning the truth …Passing on the Faith

How can you pass on your

faith to others?

What words can you use?

What can you do?

Let us pray …

God our Heavenly Father,You have shown us how much you love us because you have sent your Son Jesus.Help me to be open to the Holy Spirit, so that I can know Jesus better.Please bless everyone in our diocese, as we accept the invitation to “Come and See” Jesus. We ask this through Jesus your Son.

Amen.