Hopefully those links cleared it up for you.
Yes, Mormonism is a cult as far as Catholics are concerned.
I was just mentally comparing the two in my mind on the secrecy thing.
A lay person can audit any theology class that a priest takes, I’m sure.
We have a huge Catechism to explain the “why” of things. Many parishes now have adult apologetics in defneding the Catholic faith as well as catechetical based classes for education of the laity. Ours is called Faith Formation 101 for Adults. Childcare is always available and we ask for a free will donation because we either serve a meal or a snack.
Very nice. Apologetics is an important part of the Christian faith. Peter tells us to always be ready to give an answer for the hope that we have.
As well as anyone with half of a functioning brain...