Small faith communities seeking a unique resource for fostering community, growing spiritually and better understanding distinctly Catholic experiences will find what they're looking for in Gathered in His Name. This series of six-session guides for small groups—sessions such as The Spirit of Vatican II and Great Twentieth-Century Catholics—informs as well as encourages Catholics to embrace their faith and its rich tradition. Each series guide consists of a historical context, spiritual exercises and several ways for small groups to interact and grow together.

The Leader's Guide contains all the resource material and information needed to run the following six-session small group meetings:

• Making Connections—provides tools to get your small group started
• Great Twentieth-Century Catholics—introduces inspiring Catholics: Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Pope John XXIII, Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen and American Catholic laity
• The Spirit of Vatican II—provides a deeper look at the role of Vatican II in our church today
• The Gospel of Mark—focuses on the evangelical life of Mark and what it means to be a follower of Christ
• The Gospel of Matthew—focuses on the reign of God, or the kingdom of heaven, and God's call to reform our lives
• The Old Testament—introduces the books of the Old Testament: the Torah, historical books, Psalms and Proverbs, as well as the messianic prophecies
• The Sacraments—explores the sacraments and the presence of God in our daily lives
• Lent and Easter—examines the life-giving dimensions of the Lent and Easter seasons