“Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness & reverence …” (1 Peter 3:15-16) 

Apologetics aims to present historical, reasoned, and evidential basis for our faith, defending it against objections.  It is not meant to be argumentative, but informative.  

More information:

• Open to all adults: Catholic and non-Catholic to include any young person in Confirmation
• To reserve your place, please register online (see below)
• Class will begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:30 pm.  
• Seminar cost:  $20 per person includes workbook & class materials. Payable by cash or check on the morning of the seminar (Saturday, July 21st)
• Workbook:  “Beginning Apologetics 1 – How to Explain & Defend the Faith”  (San Juan Catholic Seminars)
• Bring an approved Catholic version of the Bible (preferably, Revised Standard Version or New American Bible)
• For more information, contact Renisha Gonzalez: faithformation@saintmarygoldsboro.org
• Topics Covered:
  • What is Apologetics
  • Points on Bible Reading
  • Apostolic Authority & The Primacy of Peter
  • Canon of the Bible
  • Communion of Saints
  • Marian Doctrine
  • The Eucharist
  • Confession 
  • Purgatory

Besides presentations there will be hands on training and tips on how to evangelize and defend the faith. Presenters will include:

Mr. Russ Arsaga (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, RCIA Catechist and Bible Study Coordinator at Saint Ann in Clayton) 

Mr. Ben Albanese (Convert to Catholicism, former Non-Denominational, Lutheran member, Confirmation Catechist at Saint Ann in Clayton and will be entering seminary in 2019)