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Basic and Advanced Course Listings

September 2008 – May 2009

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.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2008. Mornings: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Bring Bible.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2008. Evenings: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Bring Bible.

Four Sessions: Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2008. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the cottage at Our Lady of the Snow, Blue Point. Instructor: Deacon Steve Kramer. Anyone interested should call the Religious Education Office at 631-363-6394 to register and directions to the cottage.

Tuesdays, October 7 – November 18, 2008. 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the St. Philip Neri Parish Center, Northport. Instructor: Donald Russo, MA. 631-261-2485 x104.

Five Sessions (every other week) Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., October 14, 28, November 18, December 2, and 16, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Also held on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., October 18, November 1, 22, December 6 and 20, 2008. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

Four sessions: Wednesdays, October 15, 29, November 5, and 12, 2008. (9:30 a.m. to 12 noon) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Rev. James P. Mannion. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

Five sessions: Thursdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 2008. 10:00 a.m. to noon at St. Mary Parish, Manhasset in the JP II Room. Instructor: Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff. Fee: $20.00. Call 516-627-0385 for more information.

Ten Sessions: Tuesdays, beginning January 13, 2009. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Sts. Peter and Paul, Manorville. Instructor: Fr. Bruce Powers. Open to all. Call (631) 369-1273.

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.

Five Sessions: Tuesdays, September 30, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, West Islip. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Presented by Fr. Bob Schenberg. Call (631) 661-3224.

Four sessions: Mondays, October 6, 20, 27, and November 3, 2008. (7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, and 11, 2008. Mornings: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Bring Bible.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, and 11, 2008. Evenings: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Bring Bible.

Five Sessions (every other week) Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., January 6, 20, February 3, 17, and March 3, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Also held on Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., January 10, 24, February 7, 21, and March 7, 2009. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

Four Sessions: Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2009. (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

Five Sessions: Wednesdays, April 21, 29, May 6, 13, and 20, 2009. 10:00 a.m. to noon. and 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, Manhasset in the JP II Room. Instructor: Lorraine Czarniak, MA. Fee: $20.00. Call 516-627-0385 for more information.

 

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.

Five sessions: Wednesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 22, 2008. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Patrick Parish, Smithtown in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. Instructor: Mrs. Elaina Kedjierski.

Five Sessions: Tuesdays, March 3, 17, 24, 31, April 5, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, West Islip. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Presented by Fr. Bob Schenberg. Call (631) 661-3224.

Five Sessions (every other week) Tuesday evening, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 17, 31, April 14, 28, and May 12, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Also held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., March 21, April 4, 18, May 2, and 16, 2009. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

 

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.

Five Sessions (every other week) Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., October 7, 21, November 11, 25, and December 9, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Also held on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., October 11, 25, November 15, 29, and December 13, 2008. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

Five sessions: Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, and 13, 2008. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Boniface Parish, Elmont. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-437-7112 for more information.

Four Sessions: Mondays, January 12, 26, February 2, and 9, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

Four Sessions: Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009. (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

Five sessions: Wednesdays, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 27, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Patrick Parish, Smithtown in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. Instructor: Mrs. Elaina Kedjierski.

 

Liturgy & Sacraments

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

Ten Sessions: Tuesday evenings 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., September 30 – December 9, 2008 at Sts. Peter and Paul, Manorville. No class on October 28. Instructor: Fr. Bruce Powers. Open to all. Call (631) 369-1273.

Five Sessions (every other week) Tuesday evenings 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., January 13, 27, February 10, 24, and March 10, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Also held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., January 17, 31, February 14, 28, and March 14, 2009. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2009. Mornings: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Catholic catechism recommended.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2009. Evenings: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Catholic catechism recommended.

Five sessions: Thursdays, February 26, March 5, 12, 26, and April 2, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Boniface Parish, Elmont. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-437-7112 for more information.

Five sessions: Wednesdays, February 25, March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Patrick Parish, Smithtown in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. Instructor: Mrs. Elaina Kedjierski.

 

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.

Four Sessions: Tuesdays, September 16, 23, 30, and October 7, 2008. 7:00 p.m. in the rectory meeting room of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Massapequa. Instructor: Jim Philipps. For more information and to register, call 516-798-4992. View flyer for details: St. Rose of Lima Basic Course on Morality

Five Sessions: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2008. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Center Moriches. in “The Barn” (the parish building located off the school parking lot.) Instructor: Deacon Galvin Murphy.

Five sessions: Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Boniface Parish, Elmont. Instructor: Sr. Evelyn Lamoureux. Call 516-437-7112 for more information.

Four Sessions: Mondays, February 23, March 2, 9, and 16, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

Five Sessions (every other week) Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 24,  April 21,  May 5, 19, and June 2, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Also held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., March 28, April 25, May 9, 23, and June 6, 2009. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, and 14, 2009. Mornings: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Catholic catechism recommended.

Five Sessions: Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, and 14, 2009. Evenings: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the church basement at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Centereach. Instructor: Msgr. Joseph Curley. Catholic catechism recommended.


ADVANCED COURSES

Christology

“Receiving the Unshake-able Kingdom”
Five Sessions (every other week), Monday evening 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., October 13, 27, November 10, 24, and December 8, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

 

Ecclesiology

Five sessions: Monday evening, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., January 5, 19, February 2, 16, and March 2, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

“Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching ”
Four Sessions: Mondays, April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2009. (7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) at Holy Family Parish in Hicksville. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. Call 516-938-3846 ext. 341.

 

Liturgy

“A Closer Look at the Sacraments”
This course look at each of the Sacraments from the point of view of their history and development and their efficacy in the lives of the faithful.

Six Sessions: Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2009. 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, Manhasset in the Marian Room. Instructor: Dr. Jo-Ann Metzdorff. Fee: $20.00. Call 516-627-0385 for more information.

The Easter Triduum – A Pilgrimage of Hope

Four Sessions: Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 24 and March 3, 2009. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre in the Music Room Ministry Building. Presenter:  Mrs. Donna Eschenauer.

In contemporary times the Easter Triduum is celebrated from Holy Thursday night through evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. During this time we celebrate one event, the Paschal Mystery-over three days. The Easter Triduum is a pilgrimage of hope for all people at all times and holds the potential to reshape life’s forms and stir within the human heart confident expectations. This course will explore the theology, history, and the celebration of the Easter Triduum. Call (516) 766-0205.

 

Methodology

No classes available at this time.

 

Scripture

“Saint Paul, Letter to the Galatians, Letter to the Romans” 
Ten Sessions: Monday evenings, September 15 through November 17, 2008. Each class is two hours at St. Martin of Tours Parish, Bethpage. Moderators: Rev. Karl E. Esker, C.Ss.R. and Mary O’Grady, Ph.D. Call for class times: (516) 931-0818.

“Journeying with St. Paul on the 2,000th Anniversary of his Birth” 
Seven sessions: Wednesdays, September 17 – Oct. 29, 2008. 7:15 p.m.– 9:15 p.m. at St. Mary Parish, Manhasset in the Marian Room. Instructor: Dr. Alexander Burke. Fee: $25.00. Call 516-627-0385 for more information.

St. Paul’s Letters from Prison (Little Rock Scripture Studies)
Ten sessions. Choose either Session I beginning on Tuesday September 23, 2008 at 7 p.m. or Session II Wednesdays at 10 a.m. beginning on September 24, 2008 at Church of St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays. Call (631) 728-9461.

“Celebration of a Year with Paul”
Four-night workshop:  September 22, 29, October 6, 20, 2008. 7:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Community Room in Centerport. Instructor: Father Patrick Griffin, C.M. Ph.d., St. John’s University.

Pope Benedict’s decision to make June ‘08 till June ‘09 a “Pauline Year on the 2000th anniversary of his birth is a great gift for the Church.  One cannot easily exaggerate the importance of this great apostle and missionary for the New Testament or the Early Christian Community.  His passion and compassion emerge in every word of his letters, and, just as he had a message for those first Christians, he also has a message for us.  During the days of this workshop, we will be especially attentive to four Pauline themes:  Conversion, the Cross, Community, and the Spirit.  We will strive to come to know the man who came to know the Risen Lord, and we will pray that his fidelity and wisdom and conviction might also be ours. Course fee: $25.00. All are welcome. Advance registration is required. Please call (631) 757-6250 for further information.

 

Spirituality

“A History of Catholic Spirituality”
Seven Sessions: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. Begins September 13, 2008 at Church of St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays. Call (631) 728-9461.

“Spirituality in the Workplace”
Five sessions: Wednesdays, Oct. 22, 29, Nov.  5, 12 and 19, 2008 (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Patrick Parish, Smithtown in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. Instructor: Mrs. Beverly Bienemann.

Spirituality/Psychology
Five sessions: Monday evening, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 16, 30, April 6, 27, and May 11, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst in the rectory basement. Instructor: June Baker. Call 631-226-7725.

 

Other

The Theology of St. Paul
Four sessions: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. This is the “Year of St. Paul” in this course we will look at different aspects in the life and teachings of St. Paul. Call (516) 766-0205.

  • Week 1, October 8, 2008:  Who is St. Paul? An overview of his life and teachings.  Presented by Rev. Richard Henning, Professor of Theology, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. In the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m.
  • Week 2, October 15, 2008: Pauline Spirituality.  Presented by Msgr. Robert Guglielmone, Rector of St. Agnes Cathedral Parish. In the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m.
  • Week 3, October 22, 2008:  Pauline Christology.  Presented by Rev. Andrzej Zglejskewski, Director  of Liturgy, Diocese of Rockville Centre. In the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m.
  • Week 4, October 29, 2008:  St. Paul and the Church.  Presented by Most Rev. Bishop Emil Wcela, DD in the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m.

 

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