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The Religious Studies Program is a two-year educational program for adults desiring a deeper spiritual development and understanding of the Catholic faith. Anyone currently involved in some area of parish ministry or seeking foundational preparation for ministry is strongly encouraged to participate.
Classes for 2008-09 began September 13, and will be held on the second Saturday of each month from October to June. The day begins with sign in at 7:30 AM and the ministry track at 8 AM for those who have elected a track. The Core Curriculum classes begin at 9:30 AM and end at 3:50 PM.
Registration for the Religious Studies Program opens in June each year. |
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The Core Curriculum includes:
Christian Spirituality
Introduction to Church History
Introduction to the Old Testament
Christ and Church |
Ministry Tracks include:
Catholic Social Justice
R.C.I.A.
Catechetical Ministry
Youth Ministry
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The Core Curriculum includes:
The Sacraments
Catholic Doctrine
Introduction to the New Testament
Introduction to Moral Theology |
The Ministry Tracks include:
Liturgical Ministries
Catechetical Ministry
R.C.I.A.
Catholic Social Justice
Stewardship Spirituality
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St. Anselm, Doctor of the Church
Benedictine monk and Archbishop of Canterbury, 12 th century
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St. Benedict, Founder of Western Monasticism
Patron saint of Europe (and Western culture)
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