The Vatican II Class “The Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), a gathering of Catholic bishops from around the world, was one of the most significant cultural and religious events of the twentieth century. Though practically everyone acknowledges its importance, Catholics have been debating its precise meaning and application for the past sixty years. On the one hand are “radical traditionalists” who claim that Vatican II betrayed authentic Catholicism and produced disastrous consequences in the life of the Church; on the other, “progressives” who saw the council documents as a first step toward more substantial changes in the Church. But even as debate over the council rages on, not enough Catholics have actually read or properly understood its texts.” This six-week course starting October 21st at 7PM at the Community Center in hopes to present the major documents in a digestible and accessible way, allowing a first-hand familiarity with them, tapping into their richness and understanding the controversy. I most highly encourage your attendance, and invite a friend. Next Class: Thursday, October 28 at 7:00PM Thursday, November 4 & 18 Thursday, December 2 & 9 The class will be led by St. George’s parishioner David Cohen. Mr. Cohen is of Jewish descent. Born and raised in Judaism, he fell away from the faith and was moved to conversion to Catholicism five years ago. He went through RCIA and was baptized, took first communion and confirmed at the Easter Vigil at St. George’s four years ago. He quickly became active in the parish and became a catechist, currently in his fourth-year teaching 7th grade. He recently retired after 38 years of civil service at the Naval Air Systems Command as a member of the Senior Executive Service and has a passion for the Faith, both learning and teaching. He wishes to assist in continuing education, helping our faithful to tap further into its many riches, as he has found this to be of great assistance in his own continuing conversion.