Catholic Church Observation Paper

The church I grew up in was at Christ Church at Whitewater which was a non- denominational Christian Church. Which we believed in the Father, Son, And Holy Spirit and also that Jesus Christ is the son of God and died on the cross for our sins and that we are all saved. After looking at the local churches in Knoxville I decided to visit one of the Catholic churches. I choose a Catholic church because I have always been interested in what Catholicism is like. Back home I have a friend who is Catholic and I used to think Catholic and Christians were the same but they each have their differences.

The name of the church I decided to observe was All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville. Looking at it from the outside it looks like a typical church

We will do this as a joyful, welcoming Eucharistic community so that we might give witness to His resurrection”. Their mission statement really reflects their values. They really value trying to personally know Jesus and be like his disciples in order to love others and put others values above their own. This is a really good mission statement that could implement in many Christian churches and into our lives as Christians and not just Catholics. While looking at their mission statement, I feel like this church would fit under the Contemplative tradition as described in the Spiritual Formation Workbook. This tradition really focuses on prayer and meditation. I can see this because they really focus on prayer in church and encourage us to reflect on our lives. Another tradition that fits well is the Holiness tradition. This one really focuses on a virtuous life and to stay holy. I can see this because I learned they have to go through confession. The confession they do is with their priest and they will have to confess their sins to the