Diocesan Institute Courses WINTER/SPRING 2013

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1 Diocesan Institute Courses WINTER/SPRING 2013 The Year of Faith announced by Pope Benedict XVI began on October 11, 2012 and concludes on November 24, The first day of this Year of Faith coincided with the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the twentieth anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI referred to this Year of Faith as a summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the one Savior of the world (Porta Fidei 6) and proclaimed, To rediscover the content of the faith that is professed, celebrated, lived and prayed, and to reflect on the act of faith, is a task that every believer must make his own, especially in the course of this year (Porta Fidei 9). Throughout this yearlong observance, the Diocesan Institute for Catechetical and Pastoral Formation is offering a variety of faith formation opportunities to help you renew your relationship with Jesus Christ and deepen your Catholic Faith. Included are sessions on the content of the Apostles Creed, the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For more information on how the Year of Faith is being celebrated throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg, visit the Year of Faith webpage on the diocesan website at ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE NOW AVAILABLE We are pleased to announce that you can register and pay online for Diocesan Institute courses and workshops. To access an online registration form for the current schedule of offerings, click on the icon on the homepage at LEARN FROM HOME Take advantage of Diocesan Institute offerings without having to leave the comforts of home! Through Elluminate Live, you can participate in courses and workshops offered at the Cardinal Keeler Center via webinar. You can either join these webinars as they happen real-time, or view recordings of the webinars at a time that is more convenient for you. Offerings that are available via webinar are clearly marked on the schedule of courses. For more information, please contact Ryan , ext. 225 or rbolster@hbgdiocese.org.

2 INTRODUCTORY COURSES I02 Introduction to Scripture Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ (Saint Jerome). In other words, those who seek to deepen their relationship with Jesus must immerse themselves in God s Holy Word. This course addresses: how we come to know God through His Revelation in Sacred Scripture; the story of salvation history that is woven throughout Scripture; the relationship between Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium (teaching office of the Church); what it means to say that Scripture is both inspired and inerrant ; keys to correctly approaching, understanding and interpreting Scripture; a brief overview of the individual books of both the Old and New Testaments; how to choose a Scripture translation and tips for personal Scripture study. Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 19, :00 9:00 p.m. Deacon Gerald Robinson I04 Introduction to the Sacraments Liturgy is the participation of the People of God in the work of God, and God s work is nothing other than the sanctification and salvation of His children! This course explores how Jesus Christ continues the work of our redemption through the liturgy and sacraments of His Church. Topics considered are: the role of liturgy in the life of the Church and her members, the liturgical year, and how liturgy is celebrated. The seven sacraments of the Church, through which God blesses us with a share in His very life, will be explored in detail, including the minister, sign and effects/fruits of each sacrament. I05 Introduction to Morality Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life? (Mt 19:16) This course explores the Catholic moral tradition and what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Topics to be addressed include: the dignity of the human person as created in the image and likeness of God, the beatitudes, the nature of freedom and responsibility, the morality of human acts, conscience, sin, the virtues, the moral law, grace and Catholic social teaching. The course includes an in-depth consideration of the Ten Commandments. Wednesdays, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, :00 9:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Fisher Mondays, Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, :30-9:00 p.m. Saint Aloysius, Littlestown Mr. Ryan Bolster Mondays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, :30-9:00 p.m. Saint Columba, Bloomsburg St. Maximilian Kolbe Room Mr. Joseph Mullen Mr. Mullen directly at , ext. 4 Thursdays, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, :30 9:00 p.m. Rev. Paul Clark

3 INTRODUCTORY COURSES I07 Teaching Methodology, Part I This two-part course for catechists focuses on the skills and competencies necessary to effectively teach the Catholic Faith. Topics addressed in Part I include: personal preparation of the catechist, establishing course/lesson goals and objectives, structuring a catechetical lesson, classroom management, evaluating lessons, and teaching children with special needs. Saturday, February 2, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Saint Joseph, Hanover (Administrative Office) Mrs. Stacey White I08 Teaching Methodology, Part II This two-part course for catechists focuses on the skills and competencies necessary to effectively teach the Catholic Faith. Topics addressed in Part II include: characteristics of catechesis, basic Catholic vocabulary, teaching doctrine to children, sharing the story of salvation history, teaching with the Catechism of the Catholic Church, teaching prayer, the role of parents, and special issues in religious education. Saturday, February 9, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Saint Joseph, Hanover (Administrative Office) Mrs. Stacey White ** Note to Principals and C/DRE s ** If you would like to schedule Teaching Methodology Part I or Part II in your area, please contact Ryan Bolster at , ext I12 Introduction to Prayer Prayer is nothing else than an intimate friendship, a frequent heart-to-heart conversation with Him by Whom we know ourselves to be loved. (Saint Teresa of Avila) Topics to be addressed in this course include: the nature of prayer, prayer in Scripture and in the life of Christ, the various forms of Christian prayer, the sources of prayer, overcoming difficulties and temptations in prayer, the Liturgy of the Hours, and an in-depth consideration of the Lord s Prayer. Mondays, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, :00 9:00 p.m. The Catholic Distance University The Catholic Distance University offers online theology courses and seminars (both for credit and noncredit) for those who are interested in learning more about the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith. CDU s online seminars offer authentic Catholic teachings on contemporary topics in a flexible threeweek format. Online access to reading assignments, reflection questions, group discussion, and chapel meditations lets participants learn where and when it best fits their schedule. CDU s user-friendly online campus is designed for all levels of computer skills with online access to a help desk for questions. Those who complete courses and seminars offered through the Catholic Distance University can receive credit towards catechetical certification in the Diocese of Harrisburg. For more information about CDU s offerings, visit or call , ext. 700.

4 ADVANCED CERTIFICATION COURSES/COURSES OF SPECIALIZATION A03 Christology Christology is the branch of theology that deals with Jesus Christ, including the study of His Person, mission, and works. Topics to be addressed in this course include: the Scriptural foundations for Christology, major Christological controversies and heresies, the development of Christological approaches throughout Church history, the significance of the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery, and a consideration of Christ s work of salvation (Soteriology). Required course for the following certificates: Advanced Catechetical Certificate, Certificate for Coordinator of Adult Religious Education and all certificates in Pastoral Ministry. Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, :30 9:00 p.m. Mr. Ryan Bolster $50.00 S30 Catechetical Documents of the Church This course will provide an overview of four of the Catholic Church s key catechetical documents: Evangelii Nuntiandi (EN), Catechesi Tradendae (CT), the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), and the National Directory for Catechesis (NDC). The purpose of this course is to provide catechists, teachers, and current and future Coordinators and Directors of Parish Catechetical Programs with essential formation in these documents, so that they may come to a greater understanding of the Church s evangelizing and catechizing mission and more effectively propose and hand on the treasures of Catholicism to others. Required course for the Master Catechist Certificate and the Certificate for Coordinator of Religious Education. Tues., Wed., Thurs., Apr. 9, 10, 11, and Tues., Wed., Apr. 16, 17, :00-9:00 p.m. $50.00 S03 Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States This course will examine the 1999 U.S. bishops Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. Anyone working with Catholic adults in educational and/or formational settings would benefit from attending this course. Those participants desiring credit toward the certificate will be expected to complete a three to five page paper. Required course for the Certificate for Coordinator of Adult Religious Education. Mondays, Apr. 15, 22, 29, :30-9:00 p.m. Mr. Ryan Bolster $40.00 In the event of inclement weather, please call the Diocesan Center at , or watch the following TV stations for updated information. WHP-CBS 21 WHTM-ABC 27 If the Diocesan Center is closed due to weather, all classes scheduled at the Cardinal Keeler Center that day are automatically cancelled. For courses held at parishes/ schools, please contact the host parish/school directly.

5 ELECTIVES THOSE WHO ATTEND ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OFFERINGS CAN EARN ELECTIVE CREDITS TOWARD CATECHETICAL CERTIFICATION E230 Vatican II at Age 50 This survey of the Second Vatican Council will address the following topics: our world at the time of Vatican II, the people of the Council, how the sides began to form, the sixteen documents produced by the Council, how the Council formalized, and the effects of Vatican II in our day. Tuesdays, Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, :30-8:30 p.m. Msgr. Thomas Kujovsky E229 The Articles of Faith in the Year of Faith Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, :00-9:00 p.m. This two-part series will address the twelve Articles of Faith in the Apostles Creed. Part one will cover: Catechesis on God the Father and Creation Catechesis on Jesus Christ Catechesis on the Incarnation and the Four Marian Dogmas Catechesis on the Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Part two will cover: Catechesis on the Second Coming of Christ Catechesis on the Holy Spirit Catechesis on the Church Catechesis on the Forgiveness of Sins Catechesis on the Resurrection of the Body Catechesis on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell E201 Evangelization and the New Media Monday, Apr. 8 and Wednesday, Apr. 10, :30-9:00 p.m. ONLY AVAILABLE VIA WEBINAR Sr. Geralyn Schmidt, SCC Tweets. Blogs. Wikis. PLN s. IM s. Ever wonder if today s techno-savvy individuals are even speaking English? This two-session course will take all the mystique out of the strange new world of social networking and explore how this venue can assist in the New Evangelization which both Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have vigorously promoted. Participants will be encouraged to begin using these social networking tools in order to spread the Good News of Jesus! No prior experience with the new media is required. E234 The Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Catechist and the Catholic School Teacher s Best Friend The Catechism teaches us not only what we are to teach, but also how we are to teach. This course will explore how the Catechism s structure and design instruct us on how to communicate the Faith effectively using the four pillars of the Catechism with many practical examples. Please bring a Catechism of the Catholic Church with you. Tuesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 29, Feb. 5, 12, :00-9:00 p.m. St. Catherine Laboure, Harrisburg No Fee Fatima Roberge directly at

6 ELECTIVES THOSE WHO ATTEND ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OFFERINGS CAN EARN ELECTIVE CREDITS TOWARD CATECHETICAL CERTIFICATION E220 The Catechism of the Catholic Church at Age 20 Blessed Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church on October 11, 1992, and later wrote that the Catechism provides a full, complete exposition of Catholic doctrine, enabling everyone to know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives and prays in her daily life. Pope Benedict XVI has urged all Catholics, during this Year of Faith, to make a concerted effort to rediscover the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith, and the Catechism is the ideal resource for this endeavor. This two-part presentation will help participants become (re)acquainted with the Catechism through a consideration of its origins, purpose, structure and content. Included will be practical guidance and resources for individuals and study groups seeking to mine the many riches of the Catholic Faith in this wonderful resource. Participants should bring a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church or purchase a copy ($10.00) at the first session. Mon. and Wed., Apr. 1 and 3, :00 9:00 p.m. Mr. Ryan Bolster E231 A Catechetical Explanation of the 15 Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Those Devoted to the Rosary Thursday, January 31, :00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. St. Margaret Mary, Harrisburg No Fee Bonnie Finnerty directly at E232 Survey of the Sixteen Documents of Vatican II to Commemorate the 50th Anniversity of the Second Vatican Council Since his election in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI has continued to emphasize that an understanding of the texts of the Vatican II documents is inextricably linked to a correct understanding of the Council itself.there can be no false separation between the letter of Vatican II and the spirit of Vatican II. With this in mind, the primary aim of this course is to present an overview of the 16 documents of the Second Vatican Council. In Lent of 2013, this four week course will give an overview of the last eight of the documents of the Council in the order in which they were promulgated, including the Constitutions, Dei Verbum and Gaudium et Spes. Our primary resource will be the Vatican II documents themselves. Thursdays, Feb. 28, Mar. 14, 20 (Wed.), 21, :00 9:00 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cornwall $30.00 Becky Broderic directly at or beckybroderic@hotmail.com. E233 Prayer: The Gasoline for our Spiritual Engines Monday, March 4, :00 5:00 p.m. Resurrection School, Lancaster No Fee Brenda Weaver directly at

7 For more information, visit the Year of Faith webpage on the Diocesan website:

8 WINTER/SPRING 2013 DIOCESAN INSTITUTE REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATIONS CAN NOW BE MADE ON-LINE AT WWW. HBGDIOCESE.ORG CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED WHEN YOU REGISTER ON-LINE Name Address City/State/Zip Daytime Telephone # Cell Phone # Address (please print clearly) Parish/Catholic School Are you a Catechist? School teacher? Other (please specify) Course ID Title Start Check one: I will attend: Location Date Webinar In Person Fee Registration deadline for each course is one week prior to the first class session. REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT OF COURSE FEE Course Fees (unless otherwise noted) Introductory courses: per course Advanced courses: $50.00 per course Courses of specialization and electives: As noted on course listing Make checks payable to the Diocese of Harrisburg and mail along with this form to: Diocese of Harrisburg Diocesan Institute Secretariat for Education 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA HCAS Request for payment For Office Use Only Approved by Account # Amount: Check # and Amount Account # (for office use only) If you are interested in learning more about pursuing a catechetical/pastoral certificate, please see our web page at For further information, please call Ryan Bolster at ext. 225 or Kathy Burger at ext. 229.