The Why? Course and the Sycamore Sessions
The Why? Course consists of three informal sessions, with a meal, to explore the Catholic answers to the big questions: Why God? Why Jesus? Why the church?
The WHY? Course ran successfully three times this summer and was very popular. Do watch this site for dates for the course in 2025. People who attended the course and want to find out more about the Catholic faith can attend the Sycamore sessions, details are shown below.
The Sycamore sessions go into more depth about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. The sessions give you space to meet other people, share ideas, explore your beliefs, and think about questions that really matter. Each session includes breakfast, a short film and time for discussion. Part one runs in September 2024 on Saturdays (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th), 10am – 12noon, at St Mary’s Parish Hall. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. People who think they might want to become a Catholic attend the Sycamore sessions as part of their preparation.
The full programme of Sycamore sessions is:
| Part 1: | |
| September 7th | The Search for Happiness |
| September 14th | The Existence of God |
| September 21st | A God who Speaks |
| September 28th | Who is Jesus |
| Part 2: | |
| October 19th | The Holy Spirit and the Church |
| October 26th | The Bible |
| November 2nd | Finding True Freedom |
| Part 3: | |
| December 7th | The Light of Christ |
| December 14th | Retreat Day: 10am – 3pm |
| The Gift of Faith The Power of Prayer | |
| Part 4: | |
| January 11th | Creation, Fall and Salvation |
| January 18th | The Meaning of Love |
| January 25th | The Community of the Church |
| February 1st | The Social Teaching of the Church |
| Part 5: | |
| February 22nd | The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation |
| March 1st | The Holy Eucharist |
| March 8th | The Christian Vocations |
| Part 6: | |
| April 5th | Mary and the Hope of Heaven |
| April 12th | Retreat Day: 10am – 3pm |
| Forgiveness, Healing and Mission How to Pray |
The videos for the sessions are available at: https://www.sycamore.fm/videos/
Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
People who think they might want to become a Catholic attend the Sycamore sessions as part of their preparation.
For more information email us at: sycamore.enquiry@glossopcatholics.org.uk
Or phone us at: 01457 620213