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"I
always look forward to the portion of the day when I go online to the
C21 Online [course] web site." Participant, What Makes Us Catholic,
Part II
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What
Makes Us Catholic: Part II
Leap of Faith, Justice, Loving Beyond Borders, and Growing Spiritually
Featuring videos with Thomas H. Groome, faculty, IREPM
This course is a guided discussion of the second half of Boston College
Professor Dr. Thomas H. Groome's critically acclaimed book, What Makes
Us Catholic. In each of the four chapters considered, Groome poses
a question on which to reflect and suggests a gift for life that can be
found in our Catholic identity. For example, "In what will we invest?"
discusses taking a leap of faith; and "What are our politics?"
examines working for justice for all. Join in a discussion of how to integrate
Catholic Christian faith into "real life," weaving together
a spirituality to sustain us in the everyday. Besides the written text,
video segments produced by Silver Burdett Ginn featuring Thomas H. Groome
will be provided on the site to stimulate discussion.
It is not necessary to take Part I to benefit
from the material in this course.
Course Will Be Offered
4 week course
Apr. 20 - May 14, 2010 (Site opens Apr. 12 and closes May 21.)
Special Features
- weekly introductions to each new topic
- "What Makes Us Catholic" video series featuring Thomas H.
Groome produced by Silver Burdett Ginn
- weekly questions for reflection and discussion
- a "town meeting" forum where you can meet other participants
and socialize.
- a bonus video segment vesturing Thomas H. Groome (video I of the series)
All C21 Online courses include these features:
- Participants have access 24 hours/7 days a week to the course's password
protected web site.
- Each participant belongs to a small community for conversation and
faith sharing guided by a facilitator.
- Site is open to participants at least one week before and one week
after the course.
- An orientation in how to navigate the web site is always available.
- Technical assistance is easy to contact and prompt in returning a
message.
- Those who actively participate receive an acknowledgement of completion
of course.
Topics
Week 1: "In What Will
We Invest?" -- Risking The Leap Of Faith
Week 2: "What Are
Our Politics?" -- Working For Justice For All
Week 3: "Who Is Our
Neighbor?" --Loving Beyond Borders
Week 4: "What Is Our
Heart's Desire?"--Growing Spiritually For Life
Additional Materials Needed
For this course, participants may wish to purchase the
following book from their favorite local or online bookstore. (The videos
cover the same material.)
Thomas H. Groome. What Makes Us Catholic: Eight Gifts
for Life. HarperSanFrancisco, 2003. ISBN: 0060633999 (paperback)
ISBN 0060633980 (hardback – 2002 imprint)
Time Commitment
A participant can expect to spend an average of 3- 4 hours
each week. This commitment includes both the assigned reading and interaction
online.
Fee: $75
Content Scholars: Dr.
Thomas H. Groome
Lead Facilitator: TBA
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