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Basic and Advanced Course Listings

SUMMER 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 sessions scheduled at this time. Please check with your local parish.


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: Saturday, July 24, 31, August 7, 14, and 21, 2010 from 10:00 to Noon in the Barn of St. John the Evangelist, Center Moriches. Presenter: Suzan Fitzpatrick. Fee: Cost of book. Call 631-909-3162.

August 23–26, 9:30 a.m.–noon, St. Frances, Wantagh. Presenter: Jim Phillips. Cost: $40. Register online or call 516-678-5800 ext. 505.


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. Check with your local parish.


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.

St. John the Evangelist, Center Moriches is happy to present four weekly classes on the development of the Church through the centuries. The class is open to any interested adults and will meet on Saturday afternoons, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Barn (Sept. 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 2010). For Catechists and Catholic School teachers, this class satisfies the Diocesan “CHURCH” requirement for the Basic Certificate. The only cost for the class is the nominal book fee. Presenter: Suzan Fitzpatrick.  To register, call the Adult Formation office at 631-909-3162 or email: StJohnsAdultForm@aol.com.


Liturgy & Sacraments

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

No classes scheduled at this time. Check with your local parish.


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.

No classes scheduled at this time. Check with your local parish.



ADVANCED COURSES

Christology

No classes scheduled at this time.


Ecclesiology

No classes scheduled at this time. Check with your local parish.


Liturgy

No classes scheduled at this time.


Methodology

No classes scheduled at this time.


Morality

No classes scheduled at this time.


Scripture

No classes scheduled at this time.


Spirituality

No classes scheduled at this time.


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