Franciscan University Presents How to Talk About Church Teachings | Fr. Carter Griffin | Franciscan University Presents
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Jan 31, 2023 Fr. Carter Griffin, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and the rector of St. John Paul II Seminary, shares insights on discussing Church teachings. He emphasizes compassionate dialogue and understanding differing viewpoints, especially on sensitive issues like gender identity. The discussion includes strategies for engaging in respectful apologetics and the importance of building genuine relationships while navigating faith conversations. Fr. Griffin encourages Catholics to communicate their beliefs with humility and to foster meaningful connections in a polarized society.
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Give Reasons With Gentleness
- Ground your apologetics in 1 Peter 3:15: give a reason for your hope but speak with gentleness and reverence.
- Remember everyone fights private battles; approach conversations with humility and compassion.
Use The Book In Small Groups
- Use the book as a reference in RCIA, young adult groups, or parish book clubs and discuss one objection at a time.
- End group sessions with short role-plays to rehearse real conversations and responses.
Sunday Debates That Switched Sides
- Scott Hahn ran Sunday-night debates where teams argued all sides and then switched roles to feel the force of opponents' positions.
- That exercise transformed participants by forcing deep sympathy with objections and driving serious study.
