by popadmin | Aug 6, 2023 | Parish Life
Greenville, SC — 1 August 2023— In a resounding testament to the profound impact it has on its community, Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School is thrilled to announce that it has been voted the “Best Place of Worship” in The Greenville News’ annual contest for the second consecutive year.
The Upstate region is home to a multitude of remarkable places of worship, and this recognition underscores the dedication, love, and support of the congregation, staff, and volunteers who make Prince of Peace their spiritual home. The accolade acknowledges the exceptional community that has grown within the church and school, as well as the outstanding programs and ministries it offers.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School has always stood as a pillar of hope, a source of love, and a wellspring of inspiration for all who enter its doors. Beyond being a place of worship, it is a sanctuary that encourages spiritual growth, learning, and fellowship.
This award is not just an achievement for Prince of Peace but also a tribute to the unity and love that thrives within the congregation and the wider community. It highlights the ongoing commitment to serve the Upstate region and its residents.
The leadership and members of Prince of Peace extend their sincere gratitude to The Greenville News for conducting the annual contest, and to the community for their votes. This recognition renews their dedication to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all those seeking spiritual growth and connection.
The church and school remain dedicated to their mission of spreading the message of peace, love, and faith throughout the Upstate and beyond. The doors of Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School are open to all who wish to be a part of a community that believes in the power of faith, compassion, and service.
About Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School
Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School is a thriving spiritual community located in the heart of the Upstate region. Committed to fostering an atmosphere of love, unity, and faith, Prince of Peace offers a wide range of programs and ministries to serve its members and the broader community. Beyond being a place of worship, it provides a sanctuary for spiritual growth, education, and fellowship.
by popadmin | Jul 15, 2023 | Adult Education
The Marian Catechist Basic Catechism Course is a guided home-study program designed to draw participants closer to God through a systematic exploration of the Catholic Faith. These 16 lessons follow a straightforward outline to address the fundamentals of the Catholic Faith in order to equip any Catholic, regardless of their vocation, to clearly and confidently express what Catholics are called to believe.
The Marian Catechist Apostolate believes that all Catholics, whether they teach in a classroom or in Religious Education or not, are called to be Evangelists. Neighbors, friends, and fellow-commuters engage with Catholics every day, and through these interactions all Catholics are asked to, as Saint Peter exhorts us, ‘give a defense for the hope that is in us.’ Because we cannot give that which we do not ourselves possess, the Apostolate’s mission is to equip faithful men and women with a thorough, basic understanding of the Faith so that they may effectively and rightly share it.
The Apostolate is a public association of the faithful, begun by Servant of God Father John Hardon, SJ and currently guided by His Eminence, Raymond Cardinal Burke. The content in the Basic Course is based on a program developed by Fr. Hardon to help train St. Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity to effectively share the Catholic Faith.
The Basic Course is the first component of a Consecrated Catechist’s formation, and while any Catholic can and should participate in the doctrinal formation the Basic Course provides, it is hoped than many will continue through the full spiritual and theological formation provided by joining the Apostolate as a Consecrated Catechist.
The 16 lessons of the Basic Course cover the essentials of the Faith (Salvation History, The Apostle’s Creed, the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the Seven Sacraments and The Lord’s Prayer). Each student uses a textbook (the Course Manual), the current Catechism of the Catholic Church, and supplementary texts (the Modern Catholic Dictionary) to study and learn the faith before answering questions to gauge how well-prepared they are to accurately discuss the topics in the lesson with others. Every test is open-book, and questions are carefully designed to help fully digest the doctrines of the Church.
The Basic Catechism Course follows the following outline:
- Salvation History
- The Apostles’ Creed, Article 1
- The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 2-5
- The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 6-8
- The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 9-12
- The Ten Commandments: 1,2 & 3
- The Ten Commandments: 4,5 & 6
- The Ten Commandments: 7,8 & 9
- The Beatitudes – Promises of Happiness
- The Seven Sacraments
- Baptism and Confirmation
- The Holy Eucharist
- Penance
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders & Anointing
- Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
At Prince of Peace, we will be hosting the Basic Catechism Course again this year. An introductory session will be hosted on 7 August at 6.30p. The course will meet Tuesday evenings. The course is designed to be a guided home-study course, so participants may work at their own pace, either using the traditional format and mailing their completed tests to be marked for completion and accuracy, or they may use the Marian Catechist’s Online Course option and submit their work electronically.
The Discussion Groups we host with a consecrated catechist and volunteer theologians provide an invaluable support network to understand and inwardly digest the beauty of the faith, and we are thrilled to offer this resource. Participants who choose to work independently may join our discussion group nights on campus and ask questions, provided they have already completed the test for that lesson. For more information, please contact Michael Sandifer in the Parish Office at Michael.Sandifer@princeofpeacetaylors.org or 864.331.3902.
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