The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his Church. It is possible to cross that threshold when the word of God is proclaimed and the heart allows itself to be shaped by transforming grace.

- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

In answering the call for all Catholics worldwide to participate fully in the Year of Faith, the CIC invites you to join us for a lecture series discussing a number of Church documents written during the Second Vatican Council. Please see the following list for dates, speakers, and topics for each lecture:

3/12 – Fr. Carter Griffin on Sacrosanctum Concilium

The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy

3/27 -CUA President John Garvey on Decree on Gravissimum Educationis

The Decree on Christian Education

4/16 – Fr. Thomas Joseph White on Unitatis Redintegratio

The Decree on Ecumenism

4/26 – George Weigel on Dei Verbum 

Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation

4/30 – Deacon Sabatino on Orientalium Ecclesiarum

The Decree on the Eastern Catholic Churches

5/14 – Fr. Dan Hanley on Gaudium et Spes

An overview of the Catholic Church’s teachings about humanity’s relationship to society, especially in reference to economics, poverty, social justice, culture, science, technology and ecumenism

6/18 – Fr. Paul Scalia on Presbyterorum Ordinis and Optatam Totius

An examination of the historical context, the key players and the implementation of the Vatican II documents on priesthood, training of priests and religious life

9/24- Ashley McGuire and Asma Uddin on Nostra Aetate

The Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions

This event, which was originally scheduled for 5/21.

We sincerely hope that you will join us for any or all of these wonderful discussions. Let us all make a firm commitment to step forward together and make this year a time of universal Christian renewal.