12.10.2015
New ‘Exploring Faith’ Leaflet at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has launched a new leaflet entitled ‘Exploring Faith’. The leaflet sets out the key teachings of Christianity and is intended for visitors and those living in the Cathedral’s community. It was launched on Culture Night when all 2,500 visitors to the Cathedral received a copy.
‘Being both a church and a tourist site gives the Cathedral a wonderful opportunity for mission,’ explains Dr Eimhin Walsh, the Cathedral’s Civic Engagement and Outreach Officer. ‘There is so much confusion about what Christians believe, and the leaflet is an attempt to help enquirers know what really lies at the heart of Christianity.’
The leaflet focuses on the themes of being, becoming and belonging and invites its readers to join the journey of discovering the transforming power of God. It is part of a broader initiative at Saint Patrick’s of encouraging visitors to explore the Cathedral’s rich history and the tradition that it testifies to. This initiative includes a new ‘Discovery Space’ and several interactive displays throughout the building.
The Dean of Saint Patrick’s, the Very Reverend Victor Stacey, commented that ‘In the past we took for granted that people know what Christianity is all about, but increasingly we are finding that we cannot assume theological literacy. Resources like this new leaflet explain the building blocks of faith in straightforward language.’
A digital version of the leaflet is available on the cathedral’s website: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie