Holy Family Church: Women & the Church: Pillars & Prophets

For two millennia, women have shaped and influenced the Catholic Church in ways that are often unrecognized, but which have been vital for the growth and survival of our faith. In fact, without women’s generous contributions, Christianity would have developed quit differently. The Women’s Connection from Holy Family offers a two part presentation on Women & the Church: Pillars & Prophets. On Tuesday, May 21st at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m. is Part One: Women in the New Testament: Apostles, Teachers, Evangelists and Deaconesses. On Tuesday, June 18th at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. is Part Two: What 21st Century Women can learn from Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena and Mary Ward.

Cambria Smith, Parish Life Director, shares this two part presentation on how women have impacted the Catholic Church from its Gospel roots to the present day. These presentations will explore women’s contributions to the Church, how women have followed their charisms as Beloved Disciples of Jesus Christ, and the roles that women are called to play in this time and place as Pillars and Prophets of the Catholic Church. The 9 a.m. sessions will be held in the Galilee Room and the 7 p.m. sessions are in the Parish Hall.

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