Basic and Advanced Course Listings
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.
This course is offered at the following parishes:
Five sessions: Mondays, April 14, 21, May 5, 2008 in the Church and May 12 and 19 in the school, room B1 (7:30 to 9:00 p.m.) at Holy Family Parish, Hicksville. Instructor: James Philipps. Call 516-938-3846.
Five sessions: Wednesdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14 and 21, 2008 at St. Matthew’s, Dix Hills in the St. Jude and Joseph rooms. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Instructor: Sr. Anne Marie Dean. Call 631-864-3321.
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: Mondays, Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 28 and May 5, 2008. (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) at Christ the King, Commack. Instructor: Kathleen Reid. Fee: $25.00. Click here to download registration form.
Five sessions: Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23, May 7 and 14, 2008. (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) at St. Patrick, Smithtown in the Emmaus Room of St. Patrick School. Instructor: Elaina Kedjierski.
Five sessions: Thursdays, April 10 through May 8, 2008. (7:30 p.m.) at St. Boniface Parish in Elmont. Instructor: Claire Stiglic. For more information, contact Nancy Cosgrove at 516-437-7112.
Five sessions: Wednesdays, April 23 through May 28, 2008. (7:30 p.m.) at St. Catherine of Sienna in Franklin Square. No class on May 14. Instructor: Rev. Edward Sheridan. For more information, contact Helen Giordano at 516-354-4554 ext. 6.
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.
Five sessions: Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 29, May 13 and 27, 2008. (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst in the Pastors Meeting Room (rectory).
Five sessions: Saturdays, April 5, 19, May 3, 24 and 31, 2008. (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst in the Pastors Meeting Room (rectory).
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.
Six sessions: Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, June 9, 16, and 23, 2008. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, Westhampton Beach. Instructor: Virginia Mattera. For more information, call 631-288-4188.
Liturgy & Sacraments
Partipants will be introduced to sacramental theology and liturgical practice
of the Roman Catholic Church.
Four sessions: Wednesdays, Feb. 13, 27, March 5, and 19, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. St. Rose of Lima parish in Massapequa. Instructor: Jim Philipps. For more information, call 516-798-4992.
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 available at this time.
ADVANCED COURSES
Ecclesiology
no classes available at this time.
Liturgy
Prophetic Symbol of the Covenant: The Holiness of the Sacrament of Marriage.
Four sessions: Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 22, & 29, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room, Ministry Building at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre. Instructor: Mrs. Donna Eschenauer, M.A. Pre-registration is required, call 516-766-0931.
Methodology
no classes available at this time.
Scripture
The Gospel of St. Matthew
Five sessions: Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., April 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 2008 at St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh in the Parish Center’s Smulski room.
These sessions will focus on Matthew’s interpretation of Jesus as the teacher and the ‘new’ Moses. We will take an in depth look at the Five Sermons that Matthew presents in his gospel and apply them to our lives in the 21st century. Through prayer, presentation, and discussion, we will take a closer look at what Matthew tells us about being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Instructor: Kathleen Reid, M.A. Donation: $15.00. Registration is required. Download form here:  .
Spirituality
no classes available at this time.
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