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Basic and Advanced Course Listings

2010

BASIC COURSES

Old Testament

Participants will be introduced to the major events, themes and characters
of the Hebrew Scriptures and to basic principles of Catholic Bible study.

No classes scheduled at this time.


New Testament

Participants will be introduced to the structure, content and themes of the major books in the New Testament and will become acquainted with the variety of writings in the Christian Scriptures.

No classes scheduled at this time.


Christology

Participants will learn how Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching have described and defined the identity and mission of Jesus Christ. Participants will reflect on the role of images of Jesus in Catholic faith and spirituality.

No classes scheduled at this time.


The Church (Ecclesiology)

Participants will explore the Church’s evolving understanding of itself as a hierarchally ordered communio of disciples in communion with one another and the Triune God, commissioned by Baptism to bring about the evangelization and transformation of the world.

No classes scheduled at this time.


Liturgy & Sacraments

Partipants will be introduced to sacramental theology and liturgical practice
of the Roman Catholic Church.

Five Sessions: Monday, March 8, 15, 22, April 12, and 19, 2010 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the St. Brigid/OLH School Library (enter through outside door). St. Brigid Parish, Westbury. Instructor: S. Ann Horn, O.P.


Christian Living (Morality)

Partipants will be introduced to the basic principles of Catholic Christian morality and decision-making, and how to apply to today’s moral issues.

Five Sessions: Saturday, April 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. St. John the Evangelist, Center Moriches in The Barn (located off the school parking lot). Instructor: Susan Fitzpatrick.

Five Sessions: Monday, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the St. Brigid/OLH School Library (enter through outside door). St. Brigid Parish, Westbury. Instructor: S. Ann Horn, O.P.



ADVANCED COURSES

Christology

“Jesus Our Model”
Five Sessions: Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, and Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, Smithtown in room 104 of St. Patrick School. Participants will explore the life of Jesus as presented to us in the Gospels and examine the invitation to follow Jesus. We will discuss and pray with the idea of Jesus as our model. Bring your Bible! Instructor: Beverly Bienemann. Call 631-265-2271.


Ecclesiology

No classes scheduled at this time.


Liturgy

No classes scheduled at this time.


Methodology

No classes scheduled at this time.


Morality

“The Covenant Relationship: You will be my people and I will be your God”
Five Sessions: Wednesday, April 21, 28, May 5, 12 and 19, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. St Patrick Parish, Smithtown. Instructor: Mrs. Elaina Kedjierski. (This course can fulfill either Morality or Scripture, not both).


Scripture

The Gospel of John, The Book of Signs
Eight Sessions: Saturday mornings: February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2010 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall (behind the old parochial school building). St. Martin of Tours Parish, Bethpage. Moderators: Rev. Karl E. Esker, C.Ss.R. and Mary O’Grady, Ph.D.

Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians
Seven Sessions: Thursday mornings, February 25 – April 15, 2010, 9:30 a.m. at Assumption B.V.M., Centereach. Presenter: Msgr. Joseph K. Curley. 35 credit hours. Call (631) 585-8760.

Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians
Seven Sessions: Thursday evenings, February 25 – April 15, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at Assumption B.V.M., Centereach. Presenter: Msgr. Joseph K. Curley. 35 credit hours. Call (631) 585-8760.

“The Covenant Relationship: You will be my people and I will be your God”
Five Sessions: Wednesday, April 21, 28, May 5, 12 and 19, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. St Patrick Parish, Smithtown. Instructor: Mrs. Elaina Kedjierski. (This course can fulfill either Morality or Scripture, not both).


Spirituality

No classes scheduled at this time.


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