Current
Offerings:
Winter
2008 Spring/Summer
2008
The Parish Life Directors and Pastors of
the
sponsoring parishes appreciate that mature faith is formed through
life-long learning. They have pledged their enthusiasm, commitment, and
resources to a program where adults can delve into and grapple with the
content, values, and competencies of the Catholic Faith.
In fact, although a modest fee is charged to all who avail themselves
of ACE-TV courses, members of ACE-TV parishes pay a discounted fee,
since each participating parish pays many times that amount to sponsor
persons who are registered parishioners.
All
courses consist
of 16 hours of instruction by very qualified and capable instructors.
They are offered in Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer cycles each year and
are held on different days, times and in various locations.
Current courses and information about them can be found in
parish
bulletins and on-line. | Your
parish
leadership is eager to make this investment in YOU to
grow in
wisdom and in grace! |
| The cost
for registered parishioners of the supporting parishes is $40. All
other participants are very welcomed; their cost per course is $60. |
| Pre-registration
is greatly appreciated—so that materials can be sent to
participants
and sufficient discounted books ordered! All are welcomed, and
registration will be accepted at the first class; however,
‘last
minute’ registration may result in having to wait for
materials and
texts to become available. |
|
Six
basic
topics are addressed on a regular, rotating basis because
they contribute to personal enrichment and spiritual development AND
they apply toward catechist certification. They can be taken in either
English or Spanish and can be taken in any order; however, two courses,
Introduction to Theology and Catechetical Methods, are best taken
toward the end of one’s program.
The
six basic
courses are: |
| Basic
Catholic Beliefs | Introduction to Church History |
| Introduction
to the Scriptures | Introduction
to the Sacraments | | Introduction
to Theology | Catechetical
Methods
(choose from 3 catechetical settings) |
| | Scheduled
Offerings: Winter
2008 | INTRODUCTION
TO THE SCRIPTURES (IN-PERSON)
Read the Bible with
greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of its character as the
Word of God. The formation and inspiration of its canon, the
authorship, context, and structure of individual books, the tools used
for Scripture study and its place in the prayer and liturgy of the
Church will be discussed.
Dates/Time:
Tuesdays, Jan 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19; 7:00—9:00pm
Place:
St. Paul School 1515 8th Street S., Nampa ID 83651
Instructor:
Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB. Fr. Hugh Feiss OSB is a Benedictine monk of the
Monastery of the Ascension, Jerome ID. A scholar and popular teacher
and lecturer, Fr. Hugh has taught in parish diocesan ad seminary
settings for over 30 years.
Text: TBA
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On-line
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Mapquest | INTRODUCTION
TO THE SCRIPTURES (ON-LINE)
This workshop is
identical to the one described above but is taken on computer over the
internet. Participants will be sent a syllabus of reading assignments
and simple-to-follow, detailed instructions for logging on to the
website where 8 modules, each with a ‘text lecture,’ and reflection
questions, will be posted. Participants will be expected to complete
the reading and post their responses for one module each week.
Dates:
January 7—March 10, 2008
Instructor:
Ms. Molly Roscoe. Ms. Molly Roscoe earned her MA in Applied Theology
from the Wheeling Jesuit University WV and teaches theology at Bishop
Kelly High School, Boise ID.
Text: Kodell OSB, Jerome. A Catholic Bible Study Handbook.
($10.00, plus shipping if necessary)
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click here
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Mapquest | | Scheduled
Offerings: Spring/Summer
2008 | INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
Through
a survey of its history, sources, tasks, methods and trends,
participants will have the tools to do the work of theology. This
course is required for catechist certification and also is excellent to
deepen one’s understanding and appreciation of the Catholic Faith.
Dates/Time:
Saturdays, Mar 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:00 —1:15 pm
Place:
St. Paul Student Center 1915 University Dr., Boise ID 83706
Instructor:
Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB. Fr. Hugh Feiss OSB is a Benedictine monk of the
Monastery of the Ascension, Jerome ID. A scholar and very popular
teacher and lecturer, Fr. Hugh has taught in parish, diocesan and
seminary settings for over 30 years.
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Mapquest | CATECHETICAL
METHODS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Helping to form
young people in the Faith requires more than good intentions! Learn the
rationale and practice of catechesis that is effective, appropriate—and
distinctively Catholic. Appropriate for parents, parish catechists and
youth ministers.
Dates/Time:
TBA
Place:
Risen Christ Catholic Community 11511 Lake Hazel Road, Boise
ID 83709
Instructor: TBA
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On-line
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Mapquest | PARISH
SOCIAL MINISTRY (ON-LINE)
“Parish
social ministry is nothing less that the concrete living out of the
Gospel message.” How does one begin to foster a deep sense of social
justice in our people at the parish level? In this workshop, Marcie
Wilske provides participants with both sound Catholic Social Teaching
theory and the practical ‘nuts and bolts’ to make a difference.
Dates:
April 1—May 30, 2008
Instructor:
Ms. Marcie Wilske. Ms. Marcie Wilske earned her master’s degree in
theology from Villanova University and is the Parish Social Ministry
Coordinator for Catholic Charities of Idaho, Inc.
Text:
National Conference of Catholic Charities. Parish Social Ministry: A Vision
and Resource. ($12.75)
Register
On-line
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Mapquest | Basic Catholic Beliefs (ON-LINE)
Topics
include: revelation, creation, God’s relationship with humanity,
prayer, the Bible, sacraments, the Church, the moral life, the
communion of saints, the afterlife and the Person of Jesus Christ, and
others. As a point of entry, students will compare their beliefs about
Catholicism with the results of a national survey of Catholic
elementary school teachers.
Participants will be sent a syllabus
of reading assignments and simple-to-follow, detailed instructions for
logging on to the website where 8 modules, each with a ‘text lecture,’
and reflection questions, will be posted. Participants will be expected
to complete the reading and post their responses for one module each
week.
Dates: April and May, 2008
Instructor:
Mr. John Fiedler. Mr. John Fiedler is a LIMEX graduate who has a
Masters degree in Ecclesial Studies from Loyola University in New
Orleans, LA. John is a statistical analyst in market research for
OREON, Inc., serves as a catechist in prison ministry and worships at
St. Joseph Chapel in Idaho City, ID.
Text: TBA (approx. $15.00)
Register
On-line
| CATECHETICAL
METHODS WORKSHOPS
Catechetical methods course
have been designed for the teachers of different ages in different
catechetical settings:
1. For children in parish schools of
religion or who are home schooled (Spring/Summer, 2008)
2. For
Catholic s school teachers, and
3. For adult learners, in
RCIA, Returning Catholics, small faith communities, prison ministry,
etc.
Additional methods workshops can be scheduled to meet the
needs of catechists on an ‘as needed’ basis. Send us your requests. |
| Additional
Courses
are offered each cycle. The topics selected are based on
participants’ interest and suggestions |
| A
sampling of these courses include: |
| The Community
and Gospel of John | Comparative
Religions | | Prayer/Spirituality
in the Catholic Tradition | U.S. Church
History | | Catholic
Social Teaching | The
Beatitudes | | Catholic Moral
Teaching | The
Documents
of Vatican II | | Christian
Mystics | Theology
of
the Human Person |
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