The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion is taking a deep look into the Catholic faith as it celebrates the tenth anniversary of being declared an official Marian Apparition site. Father Thomas Reagan will lead the 15-week series called Championing the Word Wednesdays as he focuses on how Catholics approach the sacraments and interpret the Bible. Reagan hopes the series helps people realize there is always room to grow no matter where you may be with your faith.

Championing the Word Wednesdays begin on January 22nd and continue through April 29th. The free events begin at 6 p.m. with a mass followed by discussions until approximately 8:15 p.m.  

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SESSION ONE:
AS A CATHOLIC, HOW DO I DETERMINE WHAT IS MORALLY GOOD?
Have you ever wanted to understand why the Catholic Church teaches that some actions are good while others are not? Topics covered in session one of Championing the Word Wednesdays include: The Ten Commandments, Tradition, the Bible. There will be an examination of how the Magisterium and the Catechism are deeply connected and how each affects the way in which we determine what is good to do, in prudence and led by the Holy Spirit.
These topics will be covered Jan. 22, Jan 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12 and Feb. 19 of 2020.

SESSION TWO: AS A CATHOLIC, HOW SHOULD I READ AND INTERPRET THE BIBLE?
Have you ever wanted to understand the "big picture" view of how, as Catholics, we should read and interpret the Bible? Topics covered in session two of Championing the Word Wednesdays include: Tradition, Mass Liturgy. There will be an examination of the Magisterium, Faith, Reason and how the Old and New Testaments are deeply connected, how each affects the way in which we approach the Sacred Scriptures be it as Mass or at home.
These topics will be covered March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 15, April 22, April 29