The Office for Catechesis of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, in conjunction with local parishes, is pleased to offer faith formation courses for adults in locations across the diocese. These courses, which are open to everyone, are designed to help Catholics grow in their faith, respond to questions about the church, and make faith-filled decisions in their lives.
Catechists and Catholic school teachers may also attend these classes for credit in the diocesan catechist formation process. All catechists and teachers are required to engage in ongoing learning in order to be more effective communicators of the Gospel to those to whom they are called to minister.
“Formation is one of the pillars of effective parish stewardship and discipleship,” said Christine Malmevik, director of the Office for Catechesis. “By nurturing our understanding of our Catholic faith we draw closer to Jesus Christ and grow in our lives as stewards.”
Flyers of courses offered in each deanery will be mailed to pastors, DREs/CREs and principals. Please call the contact names in the schedule to register or ask for a flyer from your pastor, DRE/CRE or principal.
More information about adult formation opportunities is available at www.dio.org/catechesis.
DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD IN ILLINOIS OFFICE FOR CATECHESIS
Adult Enrichment/Catechist Formation Opportunities, Winter/Spring, 2016-17
| Date/Time | Title | Other Information |
|---|---|---|
| Saturdays Sept. 24, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Nicene, Apostles, Athanasian Creeds Mark Etling, PhD | The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville (618) 394-6440 Snows.org/Programs |
| Tuesdays Sept. 27, Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 7 Deadly Sins — 7 Lively Virtures (Bishop Robert Barron Series) Facilitated by: Robin Black-Rubenstein | St. Boniface Parish, Edwardsville Contact: Robin Black-Rubenstein (618) 656-6450 |
| Thursdays Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1 8:45-10:15 a.m. | 7 Deadly Sins — 7 Lively Virtures (Bishop Robert Barron Series) Facilitated by: Robin Black-Rubenstein | St. Boniface Parish, Edwardsville Contact: Robin Black-Rubenstein (618) 656-6450 |
| Sundays, Oct. 2 and 16 1-5 p.m. | Living Your Strengths Workshop Facilitated by: Nancy Barth and Deanna Harlan | St. Paul Parish, Highland Contact: Deanna Harlan (618) 654-2339, ext. 217 |
| Tuesdays, Nov. 29-,Dec. 20 7-8:30 p.m. | A Biblical Walk With The Blessed Mother Facilitated by: Sister Ann Pierre Wilken, OSF | St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Teutopolis Contact: Sister Ann Pierre Wilken, OSF (217) 857-6404 |
| Wed., Thurs., Fri. Oct. 12, 13, 14 7 p.m. | Acts of Mercy: From the Gospels of John and Luke and the Letter of James Mr. Frank Runyeon | St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Teutopolis Contact: Sister Ann Pierre Wilken, OSF, (217) 857-6404 |
| Mondays Sept. 19-Nov. 14 7-8:30 p.m. | Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Facilitated by: Maria Carmody | St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Hardin Contact: Maria Carmody (618) 576-2662 |
| Tuesdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, Mar. 7, 14, 21 7-8:30 p.m. | Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Facilitated by John and Nancy Venegoni | St. Francis Solanus Parish Center – Quincy Contact: John or Nancy Venegoni (217) 224-6497 |
| Wednesdays, Aug. 24-Nov. 16 1-3 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. | First Corinthians Facilitated by: Brad Kendrick | St. Francis Solanus Parish Center – Quincy Contact: Brad Kendrick (217) 430-2593 |
| Friday, Oct. 14 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Are You Walking With Christ? Seminar with Jeff Cavins | St. Francis Solanus Parish Center – Quincy Online Registration: https://www.regonline.com/WTEQuincyIL101516 |
| Thursdays Starting in August 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gospels of St. Luke and St. John Facilitated by: Sister Mary Ellen Backes, OSU | St. Joseph Parish, Springfield Contact: Sister Mary Ellen Backes, OSU (217)544-7426 |
| Cycle 6, 2016 Aug. 28-Oct. 1 | 35 Online Courses offered thru the VLCFF Program University of Dayton | Register: July 13 thru Aug. 24, 2016 vlc.udayton.edu/ |
| Cycle 7, 2016 Oct. 16-Nov. 19 | 43 Online Courses offered thru the VLCFF Program University of Dayton | Register: Aug. 31 thru Oct. 12, 2016 vlc.udayton.edu/ |
| Cycle 1, 2016 Jan. 15-Feb. 18 | 40 Online Courses offered thru the VLCFF Program University of Dayton | Register: Oct. 19, 2016 thru Jan. 11, 2017 vlc.udayton.edu/ |