| Course | Description | Weeks | Categories |
|---|
| The Best of James Martin, S.J. in America | Drawing on articles from America magazine, join us to discuss how Martin’s insightful reflections and commentary might shape your idea of Christian living in today’s world. | 4 | M T |
| Black Catholic Spirituality | Explore the Black Catholic experience in the U.S., from the lives of enslaved believers to the Black Lives Matter movement, and the deep faith, prayer, and community that they bring. | 4 | P T |
| The Online Book Club: Building a Bridge | Fr. Martin stepped into intense controversy with this essay calling for compassionate, open, two-way dialogue, applicable beyond the Catholic Church and its LGBTQ+ faithful. | 5 | P M T |
| Church: A Spirit-led Community of Hope | Do you think of the church as Spirit-led? Is the Church a vehicle or an obstacle of hope? Explore these issues and relevant developments on Vatican II teaching. | 3 | T |
| A Church of and for the Poor | Explore the biblical and theological roots of the Church’s commitment to the poor, evaluate several responses to poverty, and discuss becoming a Church of and for the poor. | 3 | M T |
| The Online Book Club: The Church of Mercy | What does it mean for the Church to be merciful? In Pope Francis’s vision for the Church, mercy actively reaches out to rescue and heal societies and systems, as well as individuals. | 5 | M T |
The Church: People of God on a Mission
| “Communion, Participation, and Mission” reflect the life and aspiration of the Catholic Church. How do we come together with our diversity in fruitful mission? | 6
| T |
| The Creed: What We Believe | More than a statement of belief, learn how the Creed is a prayer, a revelation, a way of life, and the shared identity of the Christian community. Explore who God is, and the meaning of faith. | 5 | T |
| Franciscan Spirituality | Beginning with the lives of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi, this course explores the foundational elements of Franciscan spirituality including the centrality of Christ. | 6 | P T |
| Grace and Commitment: The Laity | Family life, participation in the faith community, activities in the public square and the workplace are all locations for the laity’s role in the mission of the Church. | 3 | T |
| The Grace of Friendship | Explore the joys, opportunities, and responsibilities of friendship, and discover how our relationships point to our friendship with the God who is love, and who loved us first. | 3 | P M T |
History of the Church I: The Beginnings Through The Medieval Period
| Church history tells stories woven into the fiber of the church as people of God. Explore the people and events shaping culture and society in the church across the centuries. | 5 | T |
| History of the Church II: The Reformation to Vatican II | From the Great Papal Schism and the Reformation to Vatican Council II, explore the events, people, and themes that shaped the Church and what they say about our faith.
| 5 | T |
| The Joy of the Gospel | Pope Francis calls us to be engaged in the joy of the Gospel, embracing a vision that transforms the Church into an evangelizing community, inviting the world to encounter Christ | 5 | T |
| The Online Book Club: Laudato Si' | Discuss the encyclical’s wide-ranging implications. Decide for yourself the impact it may have on the way you and your local community address the needs of the planet. | 4 | M T |
| Mary, Mother of Jesus | Explore three key events in the life of the Blessed Mother: the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the proclamation of her Canticle, delving more deeply into the biblical sources. | 3/4 | B T |
| Mission and Spirituality: A Xaverian Journey | Beginning with the life of founder Theodore James Ryken, explore the pillars of Xaverian spirituality which continue to animate the Xaverian Brothers and their partners today. | 6 | P T |
| Old Testament Narrative | Would you like a better grasp on how all the pieces of the Old Testament fit together? This course maps out Old Testament narrative through Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, and Kingship. | 5 | B T |
| Ordinary Sacredness: Xaverian Values for Everyday Life | Explore the sacredness of the ordinary through the five core spiritual values in the Xaverian tradition: humility, simplicity, trust, compassion, and zeal, and how God forms us in everyday life. | 6 | P T |
| A People of Hope | Inspired by the Jesse Tree, this course unpacks the Advent theme of hope as lived out by our forebears in faith. | 3 | P B T |
| Revitalize the Church | It is a challenging time in the Church, with a range of scandals contributing to a breakdown in trust. Engage with an alternative perspective to discuss the potential for renewal and revitalization. | 3 | T |
| Saint Mary Magdalene | Explore the imagery of Saint Mary Magdalene, her role as Apostle to the Apostles and the impact of her life on the ministry of women in the Church. | 4 | B T |
| Spiritual Practices | Examine Catholic spiritual practices, ranging from traditional practices such as the Rosary and lectio divina, to centering prayer, praying with images, and hospitality. | 3 | P T |
| Spirituality Matters | What is spirituality? What is at the heart of prayer? What does community have to do with spirituality? Examine these questions and unpack the nature of spirituality. | 5 | P T |
| Voices of Hispanic American Catholicism | How can we welcome the “breath of fresh air” blowing from Hispanic Catholic cultures in the U.S.? Hispanic Catholicism is truly a treasure that enriches the Church, gifts both old and new. | 3 | T |
| Xaverian Spirituality | Beginning with the life of founder Theodore James Ryken, explore the pillars of Xaverian spirituality which continue to animate the Xaverian Brothers and their partners.
| 4 | P T |
