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Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith Online
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.
To register for the Basic Teachings below, click here.
2021 Spring ScheduleDate 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. 
Sacred Scripture Online
This course focuses on the people of Israel, from their creation as the chosen people of God to the time of the Roman occupation of their land. The faith journey of the Israelites will serve as a model for an examination of our own faith journey. (16 hours)Date Parts to Class Time January 5, 2021 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. January 12, 2021 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. January 19, 2021 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. January 26, 2021 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p..m. To register for Sacred Scripture, click here.
Christology Online
This course focuses on the people of the early church, from their call to discipleship to the formation of an active church. The faith journey of Jesus’ disciples will serve as a model for an examination of our own faith journey. (16 hours)Date Parts to Class Time February 2, 2021 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. February 9, 2021 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. February 16, 2021 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. February 23, 2021 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p..m. To register for Christology, click here.
Sacramental Theology Online
This course will explore the history, theology and pastoral practice of the Sacramental System of the Catholic Church and the liturgical celebrations in which it is expressed. (16 hours)Date Parts to Class Time March 2, 2021 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. March 9, 2021 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. March 16, 2021 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. March 23, 2021 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p..m. To register for Sacramental Theology, click here.
Catholic Social Teaching Online
This overview of the history and theological development of Catholic Social Teaching uses Biblical texts and modern Church documents to focus on key themes and how the teachings can be applied to contemporary social situations. (16 hours)Date Parts to Class Time April 6, 2021 Part 1 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. April 13, 2021 Part 2 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. April 20, 2021 Part 3 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. April 27, 2021 Part 4 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p..m. To register for CST, click here.
Date Class Times January 21, 2021 Conflict Management 6:30-9:30 p.m February 4, 2021 Strategic Planning 6:30-9:30 p.m. These classes will be offered online and are on the certification track for DRE level requirements. To register for the DRE classes, please 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 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. November 30, 2020 Chapter 8 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. December 14, 2020 Chapter 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. January 11, 2021 Chapter 10 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. January 25, 2021 Chapter 11 & 12 7:00 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