Programs
What Do We Believe?
This is the first in a new Basilian series on the life and writings of St. Basil the Great, Father of the Eastern Church.
The first course (12 hours), an introductory course entitled “What Do We Believe?” includes the topics: Holy, Tradition, the Bible, Councils, Liturgy, Iconography, Church Fathers and Creeds. Participants are asked to bring their catechisms Christ Our Pascha and A Stream of Living Water. Some books will be available for purchase.
This series of courses on various topics of Eastern Christian Spirituality will enrich adults who want to deepen their faith as well as prepare catechists (or potential catechists) who will pass on their faith and tradition to those whom they encounter. Students will be introduced to key concepts such as the meaning of faith, the nature of revelation, the analogy of faith, and the awareness of Church as a “mystery.”
This Catechist Formation Program will assist the catechist as the one who receives and responds to the call of Jesus Christ to share the light of faith with others. To be effective in this work, the catechist must understand, love, live and proclaim the Gospel message with conviction and enthusiasm.
The formation of the catechist has a three-fold propose: to provide for the catechist’s own spiritual growth; to increase the theological knowledge out of which one catechizes; to expand skills in teaching methods through study and practice. Since the Trinity is the source and enabler of all catechesis, prayer is an integral part of anyone’s formation.
Presenter(s)
Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM is a Sister of the Order of St. Basil the Great and a member of the community’s General Council. Currently Sister Ann serves as the Director of Religious education for the Eparchy of St. Josephat in Parma, OH, a position which she has held since 1988. She holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies and Pastoral Counseling from Fordham University.
Registration
The program will be offered in two course meetings over a period of four days, the first two days in January, the second two in April. It will be live streamed if there are at least 15 participants. Please bring your own lunch.
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