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There are five theological foundation courses.These courses are recommended of all lay ecclesial ministers in the Diocese of Honolulu, which include religious education catechists, teachers in the Hawaii Catholic Schools, youth ministers, young adult ministers, RCIA team members and liturgical ministers. Other lay ministers, indeed, all adult Catholic parishoners, are also invited to participate. The courses are:
PART I: THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS COURSES |
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Course Number and Title |
Course Description |
107 Sacred Scripture |
The foundation of all evangelization and catechesis is the Word of God, especially as it finds expression in the Bible. Sacred Scriptures provides an overview of how we can effectively read, understand and use the Bible in our personal faith life as well as in catechetical settings. |
108 Prayer and Spirituality |
Prayer and Spirituality addresses our relationship with God and how He navigates us through the joys and difficulties of our spiritual life. Founded on Christ’s examples and teachings on prayer, we explore the diversity of the spiritual life, and practical applications to be utilized for personal growth. Catechism of the Catholic Church pillar: “Christian Prayer”. |
109 Catholic Creeds |
In Catholic Creeds we reflect upon and articulate our personal faith, and understand more fully the truths we profess as members of a believing community so we can more confidently share our faith with others. Catechism of the Catholic Church pillar: “The Profession of Faith”. |
110 Catholic Morality |
Catholic Morality examines how we are to live as Christians in and through Jesus, who describes himself as “the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Catechism of the Catholic Church pillar: “Life in Christ”. |
111 Liturgy and Sacraments |
We explore the meaning of liturgy and sacraments and gain insights into why the sacramental life of the faith community is so central to our Catholic identity. Catechism of the Catholic Church pillar: “The Celebration of the Christian Mystery” |
Using the Echoes of Faith booklets published by RCL Benziger, your parish group may complete the theological foundations courses on your own.
Interested? Here are the basics:
107: Sacred Scripture
108: Prayer and Spirituality
109: Introduction to the Creeds and Doctrine
110: Introduction to Catholic Morality
111: Introduction to Liturgy and Sacraments
Implementation Guide for Administrators
Echoes of Faith: Emmaus Edition Tutorial Recording
Upcoming dates and locations Here
PDF list of facilitators available Here