Week Five: The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 5 ~ Evangelization - Discussion Questions - Set 3

1.) Are you open to being SENT by God on a mission? Are you nervous about what God might ask of you if you make yourself completely available to him? Why?

2.) What is the simplest way you can share your faith with others in the coming week? 

Week Five: The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 5 ~ Evangelization - Discussion Questions - Set 2

1.) At what times in your life do you feel like God has won you over to his ways the most? Are you open to letting God WIN you in new ways at this time in your life?

2.) We all evangelize about different things. What types of things have you evangelized about in your life? Your phone...a vacation spot...a car...a handbag...shoes...a college?

P.S. - This week we are reading Chapter 6: A New Level of Thinking and The Epilogue - pages 189-216.  Also, if you have any suggestions for our next book club book, please please let me know. I want to try to get a couple of books in the pipeline so that I can prep for it before the baby comes!

Week Five: The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 5 ~ Evangelization - Discussion Questions - Set 1

Hi Fellow Dynamic Catholics in Training!

I must be honest and say that I haven't yet finished this chapter yet. From what I have read so far though, I'm really liking Kelly's very basic approach to evangelization. It's all about helping yourself and others become the best version of yourself and living a life of virtue. We have to determine ways that we can win others over with regards to faith, incrementally build their faith so that it is easy for people to do and then be sent out to continue the cycle.

Discussion Questions - Set 1

1.) If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

2.) Did you watch the news with the Ten Commandments in front of you? What conclusions did you come to through this exercise?

Week Four: The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 4 ~ Generosity - Discussion Questions - Set 3

Discussion Questions - Set 3

1.) Did this chapter inspire you to set a financial giving goal for this year?

2.) Do you think you will be happier if you are a more generous person? If so, what holds you back from being more generous?

Week Four - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 4 ~ Generosity - Discussion Questions - Set 2

Discussion Questions - Set 2

1.) How did this chapter inspire you to be more generous?

2.) What relationships really test your generosity?

PS - This week we are reading Chapter Five: Changing the World pages 143-187. Also, if anyone has any suggestions for our next book club selection, let me know!

Week Four - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 4 ~ Generosity - Discussion Questions - Set 1

Hi Book Clubbers,

Chapter 4 was all about generosity....generosity of time, talent and treasure. I think for young adults this is probably one of the more challenging signs of being a dynamic Catholic. Current culture tells us that we need to work hard at our careers, to earn and save money so we can be "successful". This chapter gave some really easy ways where we can incrementally increase our generosity in a way that doesn't seem to be as challenging.

Discussion Questions - Set 1

1.) What are you grateful for at this time in your life?

2.) Who is the most generous person you know? What are some examples of their generosity?

Week Three - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 3 ~ Study - Discussion Questions - Set 3

Discussion Questions Set 3

1. How do you see Relativism influencing you in your daily life? How do you see it impacting your family and friends?


2. At the end of this chapter the author encourages us to read five pages of a Catholic book every day for the rest of our lives. How would your faith life be different five years from now if you took on this habit?

Week Three - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 3 ~ Study - Discussion Questions - Set 2

Discussion Question Set 2

1. What question about Catholicism would you like to find answers to? What steps are you going to take to get the answers to that question?


2. Describe a time in your life when you were not interested in knowing the truth about a particular issue or situation.


P.S. - This week we are reading Chapter Four - The Happiest People I Know, pages 109-140.

Week Three - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 3 ~ Study - Discussion Questions - Set 1

Hola Book Clubbers!

We are half way through learning about the Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. I especially liked this chapter on "Study" because it was one that I could really connect with and that I'm actively working on every day. (I really do love reading and studying things! :-)) Again,  Matthew Kelly focused on just doing a little bit of study on the faith at a time and in the end that will make a huge difference in each individuals life and even our parish as a whole. Joining this book club could be one way that you could really embark on cultivating the "Study" sign in your own life, and we'd LOVE to have you join along at any time!

Here are our first set of Discussion Questions:

1.) At what time in your life have you been hungriest for answers to questions about your Catholic faith? What caused that hunger?

2.) What’s the best Catholic book you ever read? How did it help you to grow in your faith? (I hope lots of people respond to at least this question because it will be treasure trove of future book club selections!)

Week Two - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 2 ~ Prayer - Discussion Questions - Set 3

Discussion Questions - Set 3

1.) Have you tried The Prayer Process since you read about it? If so, how did it help you pray?

2.)Does your family have a "prayerful giant"? Who is it?

Week Two - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 2 ~ Prayer - Discussion Questions - Set 2

Discussion Questions - Set 2

1.) How does prayer make life better for you?

2.) How consistent is your prayer life? What prevents you from praying on days when you don't?

P.S. - Reminder: This week we are reading Chapter 3: The Genius of Catholicism, pages 75-106.

Week Two - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Chapter 2 ~ Prayer - Discussion Questions - Set 1

Hi Book Clubbers!

Chapter 2 was all about how Dynamic Catholics have a routine of prayer and then have a routine within a routine. They always pray at the same time, in the same place, in the same way. They know how they are going to pray, by trying different things and determining what works best for them. We need to find this time for silence and prayer because it is in this silence that God talks to us. We shouldn't try to get all crazy and elaborate with our prayer routine, but to keep it simple and focused. Just setting a small amount of time each day (that can increase in length over time) will present many benefits to our lives.

I really enjoyed a lot of the practical tips on how we can easily improve our prayer lives (and the summaries at the end of every chapter!)

Discussion Questions - Set 1

1.) Can you tell when you are and are not spiritually healthy? What are the indicators?

2.) Do you have a daily routine of prayer? If so, what is it? If not, what would you like it to be after reading this chapter?

Week One - The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic - Discussion Questions - Set 3

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.) How can you apply the concept of continuous improvement in your life to grow in the Four Signs?

2.) How can you be more intentional in your spiritual life THIS WEEK? How can you hold yourself accountable?



PS - This week we are reading Chapter 2: Are you Spiritually Healthy? - pages 41 - 71. :-)