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.
Parish 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 disciples and stewards.”
Flyers of courses offered in each deanery will be emailed to pastors, DREs/CREs and principals and are also available online. 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, Fall 2018
For more information, call (217) 698-8500
or www.dio.org/catechesis
| Date/Time | Title | Other Information |
| Saturdays | The Book of Exodus | The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Guild Center, Belleville |
| Saturday | Our Lady’s Queenship in Relation to Her Assumption | The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Guild Center, Belleville |
| Sundays, Sept. 9-Nov. 11 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Nov. 14 5:15-6:15 p.m. | Apologetics-How to Explain and Defend the Faith | St. Boniface Church, Acorn Room, Edwardsville |
| Sept. 2018-May 2019 | The Bible Timeline | St. Cecilia, Glen Carbon |
| Wednesdays, | Epic: A Journey through Church History | Holy Family Parish, Decatur |
| Saturdays, | Epic: A Journey through Church History | Holy Family Parish, Decatur Contact: Sister Janet Pfile, OP (217) 423-0240 |
| Thursdays | ACTS: Spread of the Kingdom | Immaculate Conception |
| Thursdays | Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundation of Catholicism | Immaculate Conception |
| Sunday, Nov. 4- | Parish Mission | Immaculate Conception |
| Mondays, | Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John | Blessed Trinity, Brussels |
| Saturday, | Mary, the Perfect Disciple | Blessed Trinity, Brussels |
| Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, | Pro-Life: There’s More to It | St. Thomas Hall, Camp Point |
| Wednesdays, | Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John | St. Francis Solanus, Parish |
| Cycle 7: | 30 Online Courses offered through the VLCFF Program, | Registration: Sept. 5 thru Oct. 17 |
| Cycle 1, 2019: | Online Courses offered through the VLCFF Program, | Registration: TBA |