Q’s from the Pews: What is the Catholic Challenge? January 25, 2026

Each month in the bulletin we suggest a “Catholic Challenge.” Scripture calls us to spread the Gospel by living it. As St. James puts it, “faith by itself without works is dead.” (James 2:17) The Catholic Challenge has this in mind, and should be looked at as a way to deepen your relationship with Jesus and actively live your faith.

This month’s challenge has been to sign up for the free parish subscription to Formed and utilize the many resources there for personal growth. Cathy has added suggested material in Formed to look at as a starting point, but you are not limited to those. For example, you may not know that we use the Symbolon series as part of OCIA (RCIA) to teach the faith to those becoming Catholic.

St. Columba has many programs and opportunities for you to grow in your faith. The Catholic Challenge is one of these. I encourage each of you to try the Challenge each month. They can be an interesting and valuable way to enhance your faith.