Course Calendar
All dates and offerings subject to change. Information is up to date as of March 19, 2020.
Cycle 1: January 12 - February 15, 2020 (Registration: Opens October 30, 2019; Closes January 8, 2020)
- Advanced Catholic Social Teaching (SJ)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.1 (Catechesis is...)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology: Archdiocese for the Military Services Only
- Catholic Beliefs
- Catholic Teaching on Chastity, Family Life, and Human Sexuality Education
- Christology
- Church History 1
- Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church
- Emotional Intelligence and its Impact on Faith Formation
- Faith and Human Development
- Foundations for Liturgy
- Fundamentals in Deaf Faith Formation Methodologies (SN 2)
- Gaudete Et Exsultate (Apostolic Exhortation - Rejoice and Be Glad - Call to Holiness)
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Christian Morality
- Introduction to Paul's Life and Letters
- Introduction to Practical Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Marianist Studies: Mary, Holy Possibility
- Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions
- Music in Liturgy
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Our Hearts Were Burning
- Planning Youth Ministry Events
- Praying With Children
- RCIA
- Sacraments
- Spirituality in Adult Learning and Faith Formation (AFL 6)
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- Survey of Catholic Social Teaching
- The Mass
- Veteran and Military Family Outreach
- Vocation, Spirituality and Discipleship of Catechists
Cycle 2: March 1 - April 4, 2020 (Registration: Opens January 15; Closes February 26)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.2 (Vocation of the Catechist)
- Bible Basics
- Bioethical Issues, Including Care for the Aging and Support for Families
- Catechetical Methodology: Archdiocese for the Military Services Only
- Catholic Beliefs
- Church History 2
- Conscience
- Designing and Implementing Adult Learning and Faith Formation (AFL 7)
- Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview (SN 1)
- Discovering Integral Ecology in Laudato Si'
- Ecclesiology: Pilgrim Church
- Faith and Human Development
- Foundations and Vision for Adult Learning and Faith Formation (AFL 1)
- Galatians
- History of Catholic Social Action (SJ)
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Liturgy
- Introduction to Pastoral Care
- Introduction to Practical Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Marianist Studies: Prayer
- Mary in Scripture and Tradition
- Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Our Hearts Were Burning
- Prayer and Worship with Adolescents (YM)
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Parish Nurse: Facilitating Wholistic Health Through the Lifespan
- Understanding Culture in Ministry: Building Bridges
Cycle 3: April 19 - May 9, 2020 (Registration: Opens March 4; Closes April 15)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.1 (Catechesis is...)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.2 (Vocation of the Catechist)
- Bible Basics
- Catholic Identity and Culture
- Catholic Teaching on Chastity, Family Life, and Human Sexuality Education
- Ecclesiology: A Theological, Historical and Pastoral Summary
- Echoes of Racism: Whispers of Healing
- Emotional Intelligence and its Impact on Faith Formation
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Prayer
- Mercy
- On Bended Knee
- On the Call to Holiness (Gaudete Et Exsultate)
- Our Hearts Were Burning
- Pastoral Letter: My Grace is Sufficient
- Pastoral Letter: 'Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?'
- Romero: Pastor, Prophet, Martyr and Saint
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- Theological Reflection: Key to Connecting Faith and Life
Cycle 4: May 24 - June 27, 2020 (Registration: Opens April 22; Closes May 20)
- Autism in Faith Formation (SN 4)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology: Archdiocese for the Military Services Only
- Catholic Beliefs
- Church History 1
- Disability across the Life Span: Prenatal Diagnosis - End of Life Care
- Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church
- Echoes of Racism: Whispers of Healing
- Faith and Human Development
- Foundations for Liturgy
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Christian Morality
- Introduction to Paul's Life and Letters
- Introduction to Practical Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Marianist Studies: Community
- Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions
- Music in Liturgy
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- On the Call to Holiness (Gaudete Et Exsultate)
- Parish as a Learning Community (AFL 2)
- Pastoral Approach to Culture (FLM)
- Poverty in the U.S. and Around the World (SJ)
- Principles for Addressing Diversity Issues in Youth Ministry (YM)
- Reflections on Faith and Finance
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- Survey of Catholic Social Teaching
- The Mass
- Vocation to Ministry
Cycle 5: July 12 - August 15, 2020 (Registration: Opens May 27; Closes July 8)
- A Vision for Catholic Youth Ministry (YM)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.1 (Catechesis is...)
- Bereavement Ministry: A Christian Perspective
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology: Archdiocese for the Military Services Only
- Catholic Beliefs
- Catholic Identity and Culture
- Christology
- Chronic Illness: Mental Illness, Grief, Trauma Support and Counseling
- Church History 2
- Communication and Community (FLM)
- Conscience
- Creative Methodologies: ADHD in Parish Life - Pastoral Implications (SN 3)
- Ecclesiology: Pilgrim Church
- Emotional Intelligence and its Impact on Faith Formation
- Faith and Human Development
- Galatians
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Liturgy
- Introduction to Practical Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Introduction to the Sacraments of Initiation
- Leadership in Ministry (FLM)
- Many Faces of Adult Learners (AFL 3)
- Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- On Bended Knee
- Planning Youth Ministry Events
- RCIA
- Sacraments
- Scripture and Justice (SJ)
- Theological Reflection: Key to Connecting Faith and Life
- Vocation, Spirituality and Discipleship of Catechists
Cycle 6: August 30 - October 3, 2020 (Registration: Opens July 15; Closes August 26)
- Administration in Ministry (FLM)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.2 (Vocation of the Catechist)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology: Archdiocese for the Military Services Only
- Catholic Beliefs
- Catholic Teaching on Chastity, Family Life, and Human Sexuality Education
- Chronic Illness: Mental Illness, Grief, Trauma Support and Counseling
- Church History 1
- Collaboration and Community (FLM)
- Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview (SN 1)
- Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church
- Ecclesiology: Reframing Church
- Facilitating Adult Learning and Faith Formation (AFL 4)
- Faith and Human Development
- Foundations for Liturgy
- Fundamentals in Deaf Faith Formation Methodologies (SN 2)
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Christian Morality
- Introduction to Practical Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Islam
- Marianist Studies: Mary, Holy Possibility
- Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions
- Moral Injury: When Our Pain Blocks God's Joy
- Music in Liturgy
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Parish and Social Action (SJ)
- Praying With Children
- Prophets
- Relational Ministry with Youth (YM)
- Sacraments
- Study of The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium)
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Mass
Cycle 7: October 18 - November 21, 2020 (Registration: Opens September 2; Closes October 14)
- Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.1 (Catechesis is...)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology: Archdiocese for the Military Services Only
- Catholic Beliefs
- Catholic Identity and Culture
- Church History 2
- Conscience
- Evangelization and Discipleship
- Faith and Human Development
- Faith Formation for Adults with Special Needs (SN 5)
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Catechesis
- Introduction to Liturgy
- Introduction to Practical Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Leadership Roles and Skills for Adult Learning and Faith Formation (AFL 5)
- Marianist Studies: Prayer
- Mary in Scripture and Tradition
- Mercy
- Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Our Hearts Were Burning
- Prayer and Worship with Adolescents (YM)
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Parish Nurse as Counsellor and Spiritual Companion
- Theological Reflection: Key to Connecting Faith and Life
- Vocation, Spirituality and Discipleship of Catechists