Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry (Second Edition)
Chapter 1: Faith
Arriving at Amen | This is the Day
Film Focus: Leah Libresco, former atheist, speaks of her faith.
Text Focus: Pages 22–23
Discussion Questions:
- What is the difference between a “cradle Catholic” and a “Catholic convert”?
- What experience led Leah to convert to Catholicism?
- How did she pray when she first became a Catholic?
- Why does Leah think that unaffiliated atheism is growing?
- How does she think the Church can make it easier for converts to join the Church?
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