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Did you ever wonder? A Common Witness project

Why do people believe? Why do we pray? What good is the Church, and what does it mean to belong? Do You Ever Wonder…? brings these everyday but profound questions into focus through a series of short, story-driven videos. Speaking to searchers, lifelong Christians and everyone in between, this series offers gentle, grounded reflections on life, faith and the longings that shape us.

Developed through Anglican–Roman Catholic Dialogue in Canada (ARC), this video resource supports parish formation, ecumenical learning and community conversations about the foundations of faith.

Suggested uses

  • Small groups exploring Christian belief and discipleship
  • Ecumenical study or discussion between Anglican and Roman Catholic communities
  • Adult education or parish formation programs
  • Youth or confirmation classes engaging big questions of faith and life
  • Clergy or lay leader orientation to ARC dialogue in Canada

Key themes

  • Christian identity and discipleship
  • Mission and vocation
  • Suffering, hope and meaning
  • Prayer and spiritual practice
  • The role of the Church
  • Interreligious understanding
  • The relationship between science and faith

Best suited for: parishes, ecumenical partners, formation leaders, youth ministers, study groups and individuals seeking an accessible entry point into Anglican–Roman Catholic dialogue on faith, belief and Christian life.

Acknowledging the land and God’s creation

This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all. 

We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations. 

We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities. 

Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God. 

May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.