Course Schedule
Summer
Adult Faith Formation for a Vibrant Church
Adult faith formation plays a vital role in animating the local church. Recognize opportunities in your faith communities where faith formation can be nurtured without adding elaborate programs.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Jul 22 - Aug 25, 2020
Teaching Religion to Adolescents
Drawing upon theology, developmental psychology, and religious education, this course addresses the questions: Who are my students? What should I teach? and How do I teach it effectively?
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Jul 22 - Aug 25, 2020
Teaching Religion to Children
Explore teaching as a vocation, the various types of learners, different approaches to presenting religious education content, and ways to create sacred space and pray with students in the classroom.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Jul 22 - Aug 25, 2020
The Gospel of Luke
Discover the person of Jesus as seen by the Evangelist Luke as the Healing and Reconciling Savior. Discuss key distinctions of Luke's Gospel, as well as spiritual practices for Scripture.
( 3 Weeks | $25 )
Jul 22 - Aug 11, 2020
Spiritual Practices
Are you longing for a deeper spirituality? Explore a range of practices from the Catholic Christian tradition for examining your interior experience and nurturing your relationship with God.
( 3 Weeks | $25 )
Aug 5 - Aug 25, 2020
Early Fall
Christian Faith and Moral Character
What is character, and how does the desire to be a person of character inform a moral life? Beyond a list of commandments, understand the nature of sin and conversion to find a vision of freedom.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Sept. 23 - Oct. 27, 2020
Paul's Letter to the Romans
St. Paul’s message to the Romans is appropriate to our times as he calls us to love and community, following the faithfulness of Jesus, empowered with hope by the Holy Spirit.
( 6 Weeks | $50 )
Sept. 23 - Nov. 3, 2020
Spirituality Matters
What is spirituality? What is at the heart of prayer? Do we need community? What can suffering teach us? Join other adults in discussing these important questions and share best spiritual practices.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Sept. 23 - Oct. 27, 2020
The Liturgy Committee
Plan inspiring liturgies in your community by understanding the Church’s vision for the liturgy, the importance of ritual and symbol, liturgical space, music, popular devotion, and specific ministries.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Sept. 23 - Oct. 27, 2020
Ignatian Spirituality
Discover St. Ignatius of Loyola, with the spiritual practices and methods of discernment that have defined the Society of Jesus. Explore their how they can renew your life in God.
( 6 Weeks | $50 )
Oct. 7 - Nov. 17, 2020
Old Testament Narrative
Would you like a better grasp on how all the pieces of the Old Testament fit together? This course maps out the Old Testament narrative through Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, and Kingship.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Oct. 7 - Nov. 10, 2020
The Joy of the Gospel
Pope Francis calls us to a vision engaging us in the joy of the Gospel, which becomes an infectious invitation to those around us and on the margins.
( 5 Weeks | $50 )
Oct. 7 - Nov. 10, 2020
Late Fall
Effective Preaching: Preaching to Children
Join us to gain a greater appreciation for the issues that children wonder about, and their capacity for awe. Practice connecting the faith and liturgy to children’s everyday lives.
( 3 Weeks | $25 )
Oct. 21 - Nov. 10, 2020
The Gospel of Mark
Discover Mark’s vision of Jesus as the mysterious “Son of Man,” misunderstood and rejected. Study this stark portrayal of the power revealed through the crucifixion.
( 3 Weeks | $25 )
Oct. 21 - Nov. 10, 2020
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 Weeks | $25 )
Oct. 21 - Nov. 10, 2020
Advent
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 Weeks | $25 )
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15, 2020
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Explore three key events in the life of the Blessed Mother: the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the proclamation of her Canticle. Delve more deeply into the biblical sources and live out the Gospel message.
( 3 Weeks | $25 )
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15, 2020