Engaging the World

Debates & Outreach

Meeting people where they are and defending the faith through honest, charitable dialogue.

Public Debates

Formal, structured debates on topics central to the faith. Opening statements, rebuttals, cross-examination, and audience Q&A.

Format:

  1. Opening statements (10 min each)
  2. Rebuttals (7 min each)
  3. Cross-examination (5 min each)
  4. Closing + audience Q&A

Street Outreach

Conversation tables in public places—squares, campuses, parks. A simple sign: “Ask a Catholic Anything.”

We bring:

  • Free pamphlets on common questions
  • Rosaries and prayer cards
  • Trained volunteers

Written Exchanges

Our articles platform supports formal written exchanges. Publish an article and others can publish responses.

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Debate Topics

Justification: Faith Alone or Faith and Works?

The central divide of the Reformation—does justification come through faith alone, or through faith active in love?

Upcoming — March 15, 2026

Does God Exist? The Cosmological Argument

Can reason alone demonstrate a First Cause? A formal examination of the classical argument.

In Planning

Magisterium vs. Individual Conscience

Does an authoritative Magisterium suppress inquiry, or provide the foundation for coherent teaching?

In Planning

Want to debate or volunteer?

Participate in a formal debate, help with outreach, or propose a new topic.