Stories That Stick with Us
There’s something about watching a story unfold on screen that hits different. You see the struggle, the doubt, the big turning point—and suddenly, the story isn’t just theirs. It’s yours too. That’s what makes The Chosen such a solid series for faith-based family nights. It’s not just entertaining. It invites real reflection.
Now imagine pairing that experience with a deeper understanding of how the early Church actually welcomed new believers. That’s where Journey Through Time by Dr. Laurence F. Aucella comes in. His breakdown of the catechumenate brings history to life—and The Chosen puts a face to it. It’s the perfect combo for families wanting something real, spiritual, and rooted.
How to Pair The Chosen with Chapter II
Chapter II of Journey Through Time gives a full look at how the early Church formed new Christians. It wasn’t instant. It was personal. People learned through experience, community, and witness. That’s exactly what The Chosen shows, especially in its first season. You watch people come to Jesus slowly—through curiosity, through friendship, through life falling apart and being rebuilt.
Try this: watch an episode (like when Nicodemus meets Jesus), then read the part in Chapter II about how the catechumenate helped people process conversion. After that, ask a few questions out loud as a family—like “What did following Jesus cost that character?” or “Where do we see this kind of invitation today?” It’s not a Bible study. It’s real-life reflection, the kind that sticks.
You don’t have to over-plan it. One episode a week, one section of the book, one short conversation. That’s all it takes to start seeing how ancient tradition and modern storytelling go hand-in-hand. It’s easy, it’s meaningful, and it brings the journey of faith into your living room without forcing it.
The Author Who Gets the Journey
Dr. Laurence F. Aucella understands how people grow in faith—not all at once, but step by step. That’s why his writing on the catechumenate in Journey Through Time feels so alive. He’s not just laying out history. He’s showing how real people were shaped by intentional, loving formation.
With decades of experience teaching, counseling, and walking alongside RCIA groups, Aucella’s got a deep respect for how conversion works. He’s seen it unfold slowly—in classrooms, in parishes, in everyday moments. That’s the same kind of slow, steady transformation you see in The Chosen. So when you read his book and watch the show side by side, it all connects.
Journey Through Time
The Catholic Church and Christian Initiation
Dr. Laurence F. Aucella
Watch with purpose, read with heart—faith deepens when story and tradition meet at home.