A great adventure

A Mass in London’s Westminster’s Cathedral, celebrated by the auxiliary bishop John Arnold, the pastoral letters of the Catholic Primate Vincent Nichols, of the bishop responsible for evangelization Kieran Conry, along with initiatives in dioceses of England and Wales; documentation prepared for priests and parishes, meetings on the heritage of the Second Vatican Council; moments for adoration and pilgrimages: this is how the Catholic Church of England and Wales prepares to celebrate the year of the faith.Westminster. "A great adventure in meaning, in happiness and eternal life" is the journey of faith according to the pastoral letter in which Msgr. Vincent Nichols announces the initiatives of his diocese, Westminster, for the Year of the Faith. Westminster follows the seasons. The first, between October and Christmas, focuses on faith in God and Jesus Christ. The second, until Easter, leads us to rethink the sacraments. The third, in the summer, will address the questions of morality and generosity. The closing season will close between September and November, with a reflection on the place of prayer in our lives. Also in Westminster, parishes and priests will receive a homily model that can be adapted, along with brochures for the faithful to take home. In addition to a special prayer for the Year of the Faith, even spiritual encounters for couples and material for schools. The initiatives will conclude with a solemn profession of faith in every church. A quarterly magazine, available on the internet at http://issuu.com/exploringfaith/docs/thefollower_yof1, also lists a series of events, articles and reflections.Arundel e Brighton. Arundel e Brighton. Here, where lives the bishop, Msgr. Kieran Conry, in charge of evangelization at national level, the program lasts four years, until 28 May 2015, marking the 50th anniversary of the diocese. Every year a document of the Second Vatican Council will be discussed in the light of liturgy, scripture, as well as he role and pur pose of the Church and what is her purpose. Bishop Conry, who is also responsible for initiatives for the Year of the Faith in England and Wales, in his pastoral letter points out that the documents of Vatican II are available on CD, and that listening can take place while driving, at home, or in parish groups. There is also a booklet for those wishing to promote discussion groups.Other dioceses. A pastoral letter and a Mass open the Year of Faith also in the Diocese of Shrewsbury, East of England, where formation programs are scheduled to take place in every parish. In Leeds "the Year of Faith" is a prayer to encourage Catholics to participate through the sacraments, and a new website in Nottingham, (www.nottinghamdooroffaith.com) provides all the initiatives for the faithful. The bishop of Plymouth, Msgr. Christopher Budd, invites his faithful, over the next 18 months, to read the catechism, follow church readings and take part in group activities in schools and within the family, understood as the place where faith is nurtured and transmitted. Days of study are planned in Brentwood. In this diocese, the London-based Commission for evangelization and education has organized a series of ecumenical seminars, (from June to November), each exploring a different aspect of the Second Vatican Council. The bishop of Portsmouth, Msgr. Christopher Foster, called upon the parishes to undertake a solemn opening on the afternoon of October 14 with adoration, vespers and blessings while Southwark will present weekly videos for young people, available for schools and parishes throughout the year. A busy program is scheduled in Hexham and Newcastle, two dioceses in the north of the country, which include, in addition to a pastoral letter by the Bishop, Msgr. Seamus, a series of lectures on the Second Vatican Council and a meeting of principals, and school administrators on the year of Catholic faith and the legacy of St. Aidan. The Diocese of Birmingham has organized a series of meetings dedicated to catechesis and evangelization while in Northampton, the meetings titled "A great grace, a safe compass", led by Msgr. Andrew Faley, former delegate for Ecumenism of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Walea, in collaboration with the Benedictine community of the Turvey Abbey, will delve into the documents of the Second Vatican Council.