Featured Courses
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The Joy of the Gospel
Sep 30 - Nov 3, 2026 | $60
Does the Gospel of Christ bear fruit in your life? How about in your church? In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis called Catholic Christians to ongoing conversion, to bring the joy of Christian discipleship out into the world.It’s a call to become a Church of open-doors and invitation, reaching out to the margins bringing hope, life, and rejoicing to all. In this course, discover how sharing the joy of the Gospel is the very purpose of Christian life. Explore the meaning of “New Evangelization,” and key approaches turning your parish into a vibrant evangelizing community. Together we’ll study Pope Francis’s document and reflect on how to continue to bring the Gospel joy into the 21st century world.
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Mission and Spirituality: A Xaverian Journey
Sep 30 - Nov 10, 2026 | $60
Beginning with the life of Theodore James Ryken, the Founder of the Xaverian Brothers, this course explores the pillars of Xaverian spirituality including the charism, values, and calls, which continue to animate the mission of the Xaverian Brothers and their partners in mission today. This course provides a basic overview of the mission and spirituality of the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier (C.F.X.) and Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS).
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Effective Preaching: Homily Preparation
Oct 14 - Nov 10, 2026 | $30
Learn how to craft an engaging homily, and cultivate the study, prayer, and pastoral practices that will support you as work to feed the congregation on the Word of God. Deepen your appreciation of the sacramentality of the Word, your mediating role as a preacher, and the communal functions of preaching.Topics include preaching as a vocation, the homiletic form, crafting for the ear rather than the eye, and consultation with the congregation. Based on the Boston College resource Touchstones for Preaching, this course is designed for ordained and lay preachers.