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Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith On-line
The Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith Program offers a general introduction to the theological principles found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This program serves as the first step in basic adult formation for all ministry groups that seek evangelization and catechetical certification. The coursework includes; Introduction to Scripture; Creed; Liturgy and Christian Morality; Prayer and Spirituality. Each of the five segments offers 6 clock hours of instruction.2020 Fall Schedule
Date Class Times September 19, 2020 Sacred Scripture 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m October 3, 202 Creed 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. October 24, 2020 Sacraments 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. November 7, 2020 Morality 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. November 21, 2020 Prayer & Spirituality 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register please click here
To make up a class previously missed please contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (512)949-2492
2021 Winter/Spring Schedule: Registration will open soon!
Date Class Times January 16, 2021 Sacred Scripture 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m February 13, 2021 Creed 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. March 6, 2021 Sacraments 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. March 27, 2021 Morality 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. April 24, 2021 Prayer & Spirituality 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Church History On-line
This course organizes the church’s 2000-year story in identifiable periods, describes the Christian faith as “handed on” through the centuries, and discovers how the people of God have endeavored to live out the Gospel. (16 hours)Date Parts to class Time September 8, 2020 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. September 15, 2020 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. September 22, 2020 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. September 29, 2020 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. To register for this course click here
Ecclesiology On-line
This course examines key documents presenting the major themes about how the church is understood, both theologically and in human experience. (16 hours)Date Parts to class Time October 6, 2020 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. October 13, 2020 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. October 20, 2020 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. October 27, 2020 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. To register for this course click here.
Morality On-line
To live a Christian moral life is to respond to the gift of God’s love. This course will explore the nature of that response by examining key themes and dimensions of Christian morality, both from a personal and a social/communal perspective. (16 hours)Date Parts to Class Time November 3, 2020 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. November 10, 2020 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. November 17, 2020 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. December 1, 2020 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p..m. To register for this course click here.
New Directory of Catechesis Study
The intent of the new Directory for Catechesis is to present a pathway along which there can be seen an intimate union between the announcement of the kerygma and its maturation. (Preface, p.5) Join fellow DREs and catechists to study and reflect upon the principles and guidelines offered, and to share ideas on applying them to our catechetical process today. Please order a book (see USCCB or Amazon) and read the chapter to be discussed prior to the session.Date Topics Times September 14, 2020 Chapter 1 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. September 21, 2020 Chapter 2 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. October 5, 2020 Chapter 3 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. October 19, 2020 Chapter 4 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. November 2, 2020 Chapter 5 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. November 16, 2020 Chapter 6 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. November 30, 2020 Chapter 7 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. December 14, 2020 Chapter 8 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. January 11, 2021 Chapter 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. January 25, 2021 Chapter 10 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. February 8, 2021 Chapter 11 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. February 22, 2021 Chapter 12 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
To participate in any of these book study sessions please register here
2021 Summer Class Schedule
Class Schedule Subject to Change, registration will open Spring 2021If you have any questions, please contact (512) 949-2492.Date Class Times June 7-10, 2021 (M-Th) Church History 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 14-17, 2021 (M-Th) Ecclesiology 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 21-24, 2021 (M-Th) Christian Morality 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 28, 2021 (M) Basic Teaching: Scripture 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 29, 2021 (Tues) Basic Teaching: Creed 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 30, 2021 (Wed) Basic Teaching: Sacraments 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 1, 2021 (Th) Basic Teaching: Morality 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 2, 2021 (Fri) Basic Teaching: Prayer & Spirituality 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 6, 2021 (Tues) Learning Theories & Learning Styles 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 7, 2021 (Wed) Catechizing for a Just World, Part 1 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 8, 2021 (Th) Catechizing for a Just World, Part 2 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 12-15, 2021 Catechesis of Human Love Classes Times Pending July 19, 2021 (Mon) Building Intercultural Competence in Ministry, Part 1 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 20, 2021 (Tues) Building Intercultural Competence in Ministry, Part 2 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 21, 2021 (Wed) National Directory for Catechesis 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 22, 2021 (Th) New Evangelization & Catechesis 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 26, 2021 (Mon) Catechesis & the Law 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 27, 2021 (Tues) Media & Technology 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 28, 2021 (Wed) Christian Leadership 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 29, 2021 (Th) Ecumenism 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
For questions, please contact:
Sue Durango, (512) 949-2492
Carolyn Martinez, (512) 949-2461
Maryrae Stein, (512) 949-2469