Course Calendar
All dates and offerings subject to change. Information is up to date as of October 28, 2026.
We are pleased to announce a new schedule for 2027! Beginning in January, the VLCFF will move from seven course cycles to five. The new schedule spaces our cycles more evenly throughout the year, making it easier to plan your studies, and allows us to organize our course offerings more thoughtfully.
Select a cycle below to see its courses. We look forward to learning with you in 2027!
2027 Cycle Dates
Cycle 7: October 26 - November 29, 2026 (Registration: Opens September 9, 2026; Closes October 22, 2026)
- Administration in Ministry
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology - AMS
- Catholic Beliefs
- Discernment in Practical Morality
- Ecclesiology: Reframing Church
- Faith and Human Development
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Christian Morality
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Liturgical Books
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Prayer and Worship with Adolescents (YM)
- Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Parish Nurse: Facilitating Wholistic Health Through the Lifespan
- Tolkien, Pope Leo XIV and the Call to Stewardship (Sem)
- Vocation, Spirituality, and Discipleship of Catechists
Cycle 1: January 18 - February 21, 2027 (Registration: Opens October 30, 2026; Closes January 13, 2027)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology - AMS
- Catholic Beliefs
- Christology
- Church History 1
- Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview
- Discernment in Practical Morality
- Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church
- Faith and Human Development
- Foundations and Vision for Evangelizing Catechesis
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Christian Morality
- Introduction to Liturgy
- Introduction to Paul's Life and Letters
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Pastoral Approach to Culture
- Principles for Addressing Diversity Issues in Youth Ministry (YM)
- Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Parish Nurse as Counsellor and Spiritual Companion
- This Land is Home to Me: The Cry of Appalachia (Sem)
- Who is Mary of Nazareth, and Why Should We Care? (MS)
Cycle 2: April 5 - May 9, 2027 (Registration: Opens January 20, 2027; Closes March 31, 2027)
- Bible Basics
- Catholic Beliefs
- Catholic Teachings on Chastity and Human Sexuality (Sem)
- Church History 2
- Ecclesiology: A Theological, Historical and Pastoral Summary (Sem)
- Evangelization and Discipleship
- Fundamentals in Deaf Faith Formation Methodologies
- Galatians Revised
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Scripture
- Leadership in Ministry
- Liturgical Books
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Permanent Deacons: Discerning a Call to Holy Orders
- Planning Youth Ministry Events (YM)
- Praying With Children
- Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
- Sacraments
- Scripture, the Soul of Mariology (MS)
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA): A Process, Not a Program
- Theological Reflection: Key to Connecting Faith and Life (Sem)
Cycle 3: June 14 - July 18, 2027 (Registration: Opens April 7, 2027; Closes June 9, 2027)
- A Vision for Catholic Youth Ministry (YM)
- An Introduction to Catholic Doctrine on the Blessed Virgin Mary (MS)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology - AMS
- Catholic Beliefs
- Church History 1
- Creative Methodologies: ADHD in Parish Life - Pastoral Implications
- Discernment in Practical Morality
- Faith and Human Development
- Foundations and Vision for Evangelizing Catechesis
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Christian Morality
- Introduction to Paul's Life and Letters
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Music in Liturgy
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Poverty: A Global Perspective
- Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis (Sem)
- Theology of Migration (Sem)
- Tolkien, Pope Leo XIV and the Call to Stewardship (Sem)
- Vocation to Ministry
- Vocation, Spirituality, and Discipleship of Catechists
Cycle 4: August 23 - September 26, 2027 (Registration: Opens June 16, 2027; Closes August 18, 2027)
- Administration in Ministry
- Autism in Faith Formation (SN 4)
- Bereavement Ministry: A Christian Perspective
- Bible Basics
- Catholic Beliefs
- Christology
- Church History 2
- Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview
- Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church
- Images of Jesus
- Images of Mary (Sem)
- Introduction to Liturgy
- Introduction to Scripture
- Mary in the Liturgical Life of the Church (MS)
- Mary's Guide to Marriage Through the Rosary (Sem)
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Pastoral Approach to Culture
- Praying With Children
- Relational Ministry with Youth (YM)
- Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Mass
- Theological Reflection: Key to Connecting Faith and Life (Sem)
Cycle 5: November 1 - December 5, 2027 (Registration: Opens August 25, 2027; Closes October 27, 2027)
- Advanced Catholic Social Teaching (SJ)
- Angels in the Bible (Sem)
- Bible Basics
- Catechetical Methodology - AMS
- Catholic Beliefs
- Catholic Identity and Culture (Sem)
- Community, Communication, and Collaboration
- Discernment in Practical Morality
- Ecclesiology: A Theological, Historical and Pastoral Summary (Sem)
- Faith Formation for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Images of Jesus
- Introduction to Prayer
- Introduction to Scripture
- Mary and Spirituality: A Journey of Holiness (MS)
- Music in Liturgy
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Prayer and Worship with Adolescents (YM)
- Prophets
- Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
- Sacraments
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine
- The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA): A Process, Not a Program
- The Parish Nurse: Facilitating Wholistic Health Through the Lifespan
- The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis (Sem)