Faith-formation classes and catechist orientation sessions for 2010
The diocesan Office of Christian Formation will offer a series of courses on the Catholic faith in 2010. All teachers of the faith are welcome—catechists, schoolteachers, and ministry leaders—as well as all other interested adults.
Sessions are open to all adults within the diocese and are free of charge. So that we know how many people to expect, please register online or mail or fax your registration form.
Faith-formation classes
A series of four courses is being offered (register here):
Sacraments
Explores the foundations of what we celebrate as Catholics. The class will examine how we encounter the living Christ through each of the church’s seven sacraments.
Taught by Amy Roberts
- Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7 to 9 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, Farragut
- Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 to 9 p.m., Holy Family Church, Seymour
Spirituality
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.
Taught by Father Michael Woods
- Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Tuesday, March 9, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Alphonsus Church, Crossville
- Tuesday, April 20, 7 to 9 p.m., location TBD
- Tuesday, May 11, 7 to 9 p.m., Notre Dame Church, Greeneville
Personal morality
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.
Taught by Father Michael Sweeney
- Tuesday, March 2, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Dominic Church, Kingsport
- Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Church, Chattanooga
- Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 to 9 p.m., location TBD
What we believe
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.
Taught by Deacon David Lucheon
- Tuesday, April 20, 7 to 9 p.m., location TBD
- Thursday, Oct. 14, 7 to 9 p.m., location TBD
- Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Chattanooga
Catechist orientation
The diocese’s catechetical formation program for adults will continue 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.
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 already 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
To learn more, contact Father Richard Armstrong.
Register here. Registration forms are available for those who wish to print and mail them.
