'Give greater attention to the training of young people in the faith. As we look to the future, we cannot but think of them: we need to make contact with the minds, the hearts and the character of the young in order to provide them with a sound human and Christian formation.'
John Paul II Ecclesia in Europa
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'The Christian family is a domestic church. It is a community of faith, hope and charity.'
'It is a communion of persons so it is sign and image of the Trinity.'
‘Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and discover their vocation as children of God'
Catechism of the Catholic Church
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All around the world the CaFE resources are being used to help form adults in their faith. The Church reminds us we need to embrace our faith as adults and these resources help to do that in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Watching the videos in parish groups helps to build community and encourages participants to share and grow together.
'All the baptised, since they are witnesses of Christ, should receive a training appropriate to their circumstances, not only so that there faith does not wither for lack of care in a hostile environment such a secularist world, but also so that their witness to the Gospel will receive strength and inspiration.'
John Paul II Ecclesia in Europa
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Many parishes have used the CaFE resources to supplement RCIA. These videos can be an excellent way to help those who are considering becoming a member of the Catholic Church especially if they are run in the recommended 'cafe style' as this can encourage sharing and the bonding of a small group. The flexibility of the videos means that individual talks from the different series can be used to complement the teaching from the Catechists or to add additional information.
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'These CaFE resources are being used by a large number of parishes throughout the world for sacramental preparation. They can be used by Catechists to help reinforce teaching or as a method of encouraging discussion in small groups.
'I have used the Baptism course for 5 months and have personally witnessed the profound effect on couples. This is really good material and engages with people as it broadens out their faith horizons.'
A Parish Priest
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'The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature '
Vatican II
Is your parish considering running a mini-mission or organising a retreat for members of the congregation but cannot get speakers?
Many parishes are using a number of the CaFE video courses as the basis for a weekend retreat or a mini-mission.
You could create your own programme with times for reflection, Mass and sharing in small groups. These resources can be run either once a week or as a week's mission, using one video each day within a 'cafe style' environment finishing with times for prayer.
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'The Church exists in order to evangelise'
Paul VI Evangelii Nuntiandi
Why do we need to evangelise and how do we do it?
The video series below give encouragement and practical advice. A very useful resource for small group leaders and those wanting to learn more about the call to evangelise.
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Sharing our faith with others is the greatest privilege we have. However, sometimes it is hard to do and we need tools that can encourage us to reach out and share with others.
The CaFE resources give parishes a way that opens the door to exploring faith in a relaxed and unthreatening way, especially if they are run in the recommended 'cafe style'. Many parishes in the UK and internationally are finding the CaFE videos, not only informative, but an enjoyable and easy way to explain our faith in Jesus Christ.
'For the disciple of Christ to evangelise is an obligation of love'
John Paul II
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As a Church we hold firm to our belief in the rights of the poor and justice for all those in need.
However, we do need to be reminded every so often of our responsibilities and this video series below is a very good resource to help start up a social action group within the parish or help to recruit new members to groups that may be already running.
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'Small groups will be a place of evangelisation and a hope for the Church'.
Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor
These CaFE resources are suitable for running within small parish groups. They can provide an introduction to small groups for parishes that are just beginning to develop this ministry or the videos can be excellent material for established groups.
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'I have used this for five months now and have personally witnessed its profound effect on couples, especially as the question 'Have you ever thought of baptism like this before?' comes up.
This is really good material and really engages with people as it broadens out their faith
horizons!.'
Fr. David Osborne, Priest in Charge
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Many Catholics have benefited from doing the Alpha course. Alpha is designed to be a beginning and should lead on to a fuller exploration of faith.
The resources below will allow people to take further steps into the riches of their Catholic faith and the sacramental life of the Church.
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