Category Archives: Spiritual Formation

Why Catechesis?

By Fr. John Laffoon on September 6, 2019 in Spiritual Formation, Youth

“At sermons and prayers men may sleep and wander; but when asked a question, he must discover what it is. This practice [catechesis] exceeds even sermons in teaching.” – George Herbert, The Study of…

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What is Discipleship?

By Fr. Chuck Collins on August 9, 2019 in From Our Pastors, Spiritual Formation

This past year a small group at Christ Church met regularly to think, and pray, and plan for “discipleship.” This is exciting! This has caused me to rethink how I…

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The Challenge of Reading

By Matthew Rucker on May 23, 2019 in From Our Pastors, Spiritual Formation

One of my New Testament Professors in seminary was asked to speak to what he believed was the biggest challenge facing the Church, and specifically the Protestant Church, today. Questions…

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A Lenten Place of Rest

By Laura Mitchell on March 22, 2019 in Spiritual Formation

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, Jesus said to his disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to…

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Becoming a Disciple of Jesus

By Fr. George Miley on February 15, 2019 in From Our Pastors, Spiritual Formation

Some of us at CCA have been exploring what it means to become a disciple of Jesus. Here are some understandings with which we have been interacting. Foundational Definition of…

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