App Detail » Opening the Word: Your Journey into the Sunday Readings

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App Description

Opening the Word is a weekly Catholic faith formation resource that helps you unpack the meaning of the Sunday Readings and explore how they connect to your life.

What started as a curriculum to guide RCIA groups in their faith formation quickly expanded to Catholics outside the RCIA community because of its unique approach.

Features
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- Video Reflection so you can gain insight from dynamic Catholic scholars like Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Tim Gray, and Dr. Mary Healy.
- Personal Prayer Journal with guided prompts to help you apply the readings to your own life in a personal way—complete with Bible verses, prayers from the Saints, and references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- Daily Reminders to help you on your faith journey

Who Should Use Opening the Word?
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- RCIA leaders will find Opening the Word to be their greatest resource when guiding their participants. It’s easy to follow, clear to understand, and it simplifies instruction.
- Couples will come to know one another in a whole new way.
- Small faith sharing groups will be provided with a gameplan that provides them with insight and guidance for conversation and reflection. It will keep groups on point during discussions.
- Individuals will enjoy the flexibility of a program they can use wherever and whenever they want.

What People Are Saying About Opening the Word
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“Opening the Word presents the truth, beauty, and goodness of our Catholic Faith in a dynamic way that will reinvigorate cradle Catholics and entice non-Catholics to desire to enter into the great Mystery!”
—Jim Gontis, Director of Religious Education, Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

“This is an attractive, content rich, interactive, and user-friendly resource. The journal questions are concise and manageable. I especially liked the tiered reflections: shorter ones for the participants and more substantial ones for the facilitators.”
—Christopher Chapman, Director, Secondary School Catechesis, Diocese of Pittsburgh

App Changes

• June 17, 2014 Initial release
• December 05, 2014 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99