Spotlight Courses for Adult Faith Formation

All adults, parish catechists, Catholic School teachers, and OCIA leaders/candidates are welcome to join us for these Spotlight courses led by dynamic master teachers of the faith. Register today!

Spotlight Doctrinal Course 1:  Faith and Creed
A clear understanding of our central beliefs is essential for any Catholic. This course will explore our basic Catholic doctrines presented in Part 1 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). We will review our understanding of faith, divine revelation and survey the main Catholic teachings presented in the Apostles’ Creed.

Spotlight Doctrinal Course 2: Sacraments
This course offers an overview of the seven Catholic sacraments as presented in Part 2 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). We will examine the Church’s understanding of liturgy and how the Church celebrates life and the mystery of God’s presence through the seven sacraments. We will also review the Church’s understanding of sacramentals and Christian funerals.

Spotlight Doctrinal Course 3: Morality
This course will explore the foundations of living a Christian moral life as presented in Part 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). We will review basic moral principles based on our belief in the dignity of the human person and the human community. We will survey the moral teachings presented in the ten commandments and how they are applied to contemporary moral issues of our society.

Spotlight Doctrinal Course 4: Prayer
This course will review how we are called to experience a life of prayer as presented in Part 4 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). We will explore not only prayer in everyday Christian life, but also the gift of God’s presence when we pray as a Church and intimate communion with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Spotlight Scripture Course 5:  Old Testament
This course will explore our Catholic understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. We will explore these ancient writings and how they unfold salvation history. We will discuss our understanding of history and the various literary genres found in the Old Testament.

Spotlight Scripture Course 6: New Testament
This course will explore our understanding of the New Testament scriptures. We will explore the various books in the New Testament and how they unfold salvation history. We will examine the history, literary styles, theology, and spirituality of the New Testament. Special focus will be given to the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.