The 2010 series of adult faith-formation classes begins this month, with additional classes scheduled throughout the year and in locations around the diocese. Classes are offered at no charge to all interested adults in the diocese. Sessions take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 7 p.m. and end at 9. Online registration is available at dioknox.org/events/event-calendar/?cat=27.
Personal morality, taught by Father Michael Sweeney. Explores the foundations of what we believe as Catholics and why we believe it. How do we know the church’s position on moral issues is correct? How do we live as faithful Catholics in a world that seemingly rejects the church’s teachings at every turn? This session will examine the concepts of human dignity, freedom, law, sin, virtue, and conscience as well as current moral issues. It will also provide insight into how we may explain the church’s position to those who are searching for answers in a confusing world.
- Tuesday, March 2, St. Dominic Church, Kingsport
- Tuesday, Oct. 5, St. Stephen Church, Chattanooga
- Thursday, Nov. 4, location TBD
Spirituality, taught by Father Michael Woods. Explores the foundations of how our faith is expressed and deepened through prayer and spirituality. The class will examine the concept of spiritual development and how intimate communion with God is available to all people.
- Tuesday, March 9, St. Alphonsus Church, Crossville
- Tuesday, April 20, location TBD
- Tuesday, May 11, Notre Dame Church, Greeneville
What we believe, taught by Deacon David Lucheon. Explores the foundations of what we profess as Catholics. The class will examine the principal truths of the faith as expressed in the creeds of the church.
- Tuesday, April 20, location TBD
- Thursday, Oct. 14, location TBD
- Tuesday, Nov. 9, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Chattanooga
Catechist orientation
The diocese’s catechetical formation program for adults also continues in 2010, with three catechetical days and one catechist-orientation session.
The program, presented in collaboration with Aquinas College in Nashville, is intended for parish catechists, teachers in Catholic schools, ministry leaders, and other interested adults.
Each catechetical-formation session will take place on a Saturday and will include hourlong modules on the Creed, the sacraments, morality, prayer, and methods. All sessions are offered free of charge. Online registration is available at dioknox.org/events/event-calendar/?cat=35
The orientation session will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 27, at St. Mary Church in Oak Ridge. Those who have taken part in an orientation session need not attend.
Catechetical days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (choose one)
- March 6, St. John Neumann Church, Farragut
- March 20, Notre Dame Church, Greeneville
- March 27, St. Jude Church, Chattanooga
For further details about both programs, contact Father Richard Armstrong at rarmstrong@dioknox.org or 865-584-3307.
