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 emailed 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, 2017
| Date/Time | Title | Other Information |
|---|---|---|
| Fridays March 31, April 7, 14 10 a.m.-Noon | The Seven Last Words of Jesus Facilitated by: Father Tom Ovalle, OMI | The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville (618) 394-6440 Snows.org/Programs |
| Saturdays May 6, June 3, July 8 10 a.m.-Noon | Exploring the Gospel of John Facilitated by: Mark Etling, PhD | The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville (618) 394-6440 Snows.org/Programs |
| Thursdays March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6 6-8:30 p.m. | Journey through Lent with the Scriptures Lenten Speaker Series Six Topics, Six Speakers Two in each parish | St. James Parish, St. Jacob St. Elizabeth Parish, Marine St. Jerome Parish, Troy Contact: Sister Linda Mary De Lonais, OP (618) 667-6571 www.StJeromeParish.org |
| Mondays March 6-April 10 6:30-8 p.m. | Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Facilitated by: Gloria Couvion | St. Mary Parish, Edwardsville Contact: Gloria Couvion (618) 656-4857 |
| Tuesdays March 7, 14, 21, 28 7-8:30 p.m. | Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Facilitated by: John and Nancy Venegoni | St. Francis Solanus Parish Center, Quincy Contact: (217) 222-2898 or (217) 224-6497 |
| 11 Wednesdays Jan. 18-April 19 1-3 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Great Adventure Bible Study — James Facilitated by: Brad Kendrick | St. Francis Solanus Parish Center, Quincy Contact: |
| Sundays March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 9-10 a.m. | Bible Study The Book of Job Facilitated by: Sister Phyllis Schenk, OP | Resurrection Parish, Illiopolis Contact: Sister Phyllis Schenk, OP (217) 486-3851 |
| Cycle 1: Jan. 15-Feb. 18; Cycle 2: March 5-April 8 Cycle 3: April 23-May 13 Cycle 4: May 28-July 1 Cycle 5: July 16-Aug.19 Cycle 6: Sept. 3-Oct. 7 Cycle 7: Oct. 22-Nov.25 | Online Courses offered thru the VLCFF Program University of Dayton | Register: http://vlc.udayton.edu/ |