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Explore the richness of Catholic teaching through the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization’s engaging online short courses. Perfect for individuals seeking spiritual growth, deeper understanding, or professional enrichment. Study at your own pace, guided by expert instructors. On-demand self-paced courses offer optional community collaboration and award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion of the Final Quiz.
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Advent
An Introduction to Mary
This course, led by Fr. Edward Looney, explains who Mary is, what we believe about Mary, what the saints have said about Mary, understanding devotion to Mary, and beliefs about Marian Apparitions. As we approach the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, let’s take this time during Advent to learn more about Mary, Mother of God, and how to say yes, just like her.
$48.00
How to Live a Liturgically Structured Life
Looking for a change. Looking for more fruitful structures in your life. Let’s follow in the footsteps of Jesus. This course by Austin G. Murphy, OSB, defines what is meant by “structures” and how their purpose in the spiritual life is to foster the virtues. What a great addition to your Advent journey as we joyfully wait for the birth of our Lord, Our Savior, Jesus Christ.
$48.00
New Course
Encounter, Discipleship, Mission
This course, by Dr. Mark Nimo, challenges each baptized Catholic Christian to an ongoing life of encounter, discipleship and mission. What a great reflection and steps to take during Advent to prepare ourselves for the birth of our Lord, Our Savior, Jesus Christ.
$48.00
Understanding Liturgical Time
A profound, new dimension of sacramental truth is unveiled by Dr. Lynne Boughton, when we perceive time through the divine lens. This offers a magnificent path to walk and follow as we joyously anticipate the Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
$48.00
Catechism
New Course
Journey Through the Catechism
A Journey through the Catechism: Unveiling the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith is an award-winning and timely resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith.
$48.00
New Course
Effective Catechists
Develop the attitudes, skills, and understanding necessary to serve as effective catechists and to identify, recruit, and form others for catechetical ministry.
$48.00
Diversity in Ministry
New Course
Encounter, Discipleship, Mission
This course invites us to explore this dynamic, and challenges each baptized Catholic Christian to an ongoing life of encounter, discipleship and mission.
$48.00
New Course
Cultural Diversity in Ministry
Cultural diversity is a fact of life. It is imperative to be attentive to cultural diversity in ministry. How can ministry be approached from a biblical perspective through the lens of cultural sensitivity?
$48.00
New Course
Foundations of Lay Ministry
This course explores vocation, identity, & skills essential for lay ministers in today’s Church.
$48.00
Synodality and the Church
New Course
Synodality and Its Discontents
This course explores synodality as it examines the practice of “walking together” within the Church through listening, dialogue, and participation.
$48.00
The Mass
Celebrating the Easter Mystery
This course leads participants from the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum to Pentecost and beyond.
$48.00
An Introduction to Latin in the Mass
This course is a basic introduction to the Latin of the Mass.
$48.00
Sacred Scripture, Salvation History, and the Mass
Explore how the story of the Bible moves toward liturgical consummation between God and his people.
$48.00
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal
This course considers the history and foundations of the General Instruction, its principles, and their application to the celebration of Holy Mass.
$48.00
How to Sing the Mass for Clergy and Musicians
By studying the chants of the Mass and then singing the liturgy, we enter into the sung dialogue of the Trinity. As a resource for those new to chant in liturgy and for those seeking a refresher, this course is designed to build confidence in joining our voices with the angels and saints in Heaven.
$48.00
The Art of Celebrating The Mass
The primary way to foster the participation of the People of God in the sacred rite is the proper celebration of the rite itself. In this course, you will learn about the fruit of faithful adherence to the liturgical norms.
$48.00
The Role of the Deacon in Liturgical Celebrations
This course presents the liturgical role of the deacon in general and at Mass, including several related topics, and his role in the celebration of Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, and Eucharistic Rites apart from Mass.
$48.00
How to Sing the Mass
How to Sing the Mass gives an introduction to singing the chants provided in the Roman Missal.
$48.00
Ministry of Care
New Course
Ministry of Care
This course and formational tool enables the lay minister of care to reflect deeply upon the theological meaning of their role and grow in their ministry.
$48.00
Parish Ministry
New Course
Foundations of Lay Ministry
This course explores vocation, identity, & skills essential for lay ministers in today’s Church.
$48.00
New Course
Encounter, Discipleship, Mission
This course invites us to explore this dynamic, and challenges each baptized Catholic Christian to an ongoing life of encounter, discipleship and mission.
$48.00
New Course
Cultural Diversity in Ministry
Cultural diversity is a fact of life. It is imperative to be attentive to cultural diversity in ministry. How can ministry be approached from a biblical perspective through the lens of cultural sensitivity?
$48.00
New Course
Effective Catechists
Develop the attitudes, skills, and understanding necessary to serve as effective catechists and to identify, recruit, and form others for catechetical ministry.
$48.00
New Course
Canon Law and Parish Sacramental Ministry
A brief course covering the pertinent canons, supplemented by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Policies & Procedures, regarding the sacraments and parish ministry.
$48.00
An Introduction to the Sacred Liturgy
This course introduces the theological and pastoral dimensions of the sacred liturgy.
$48.00
Liturgical Theology
This course examines how the origins of the liturgy have grown from the origins of the Church.
$48.00
Celebrating the Easter Mystery
This course leads participants from the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum to Pentecost and beyond.
$48.00
Sacraments
New Course
Effective Catechists
Develop the attitudes, skills, and understanding necessary to serve as effective catechists and to identify, recruit, and form others for catechetical ministry.
$48.00
New Course
The Authority and Responsibilities of Offices within the Catholic Church
This course will explain the various canonical offices of the Catholic Church and the authority they each have – the Holy Father, Bishops, Pastors, Associate Pastors, Chaplains, and Rectors.
$48.00
New Course
Canon Law and Parish Sacramental Ministry
A brief course covering the pertinent canons, supplemented by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Policies & Procedures, regarding the sacraments and parish ministry.
$48.00
An Introduction to the Sacraments
Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this course introduces key concepts in sacramental theology.
$48.00
Preaching as a Sacrament
Fr. David Mowry explores the nature of word, language, and Scripture to highlight the proper place of preaching and proclamation within the sacramental imagination of the Church.
$48.00
Sacraments of Healing
This course presents a comprehensive overview of the Sacraments of Healing: Penance and Reconciliation as well as Anointing of the Sick.
$48.00
RCIA/OCIA: Sacramental Preparation
Through exploring the three aspects of the process, this course is a comprehensive walk through Church’s vision for initiation of new Catholics.
$48.00
RCIA/OCIA: Mystagogical Formation
In this course, we will explore an approach to mystagogy that seeks to rectify the near absence of post-baptismal formation in the parish.
$48.00
RCIA/OCIA: The Day of Initiation
This course examines in detail the single saving event of the Sacraments of Initiation, as celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
$48.00
The Art of Preaching
This course offers theological and practical approaches to the art of preaching. Fr. Cardó begins with a reflection on the centrality of preaching in the context of the situation of the Church and the world.
$48.00
The Origins and Structure of the Eucharist
A high-level summary of how we got to the Mass we experience today.
$48.00
Understanding the Sacrament of Matrimony
This course prepares those called to the vocation of marriage to live out this beautiful and challenging mystery by sharing the theology, spirituality, and morality of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
$48.00
Celebrating the Easter Mystery
This course leads participants from the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum to Pentecost and beyond.
$48.00
Leviticus and the Liturgy
Leviticus contains some of the Bible’s richest insights on what it means for God’s people to be a liturgical community.
$48.00
Liturgical Variety
This course considers the value of variety that is already included in the liturgical rites of the Church.
$48.00
Liturgy and Discipleship
This course will inspire you with a promising vision for evangelization, discipleship, sacramental preparation and mystagogical catechesis.
$48.00
Liturgical Documentation and Law
A brief introduction to the juridical and pastoral aspects of the liturgy.
$48.00
Liturgy of the Hours
The present course will examine the theology, sacramentality, practicality, history, and spirituality of the Liturgy of the Hours.
$48.00
Liturgical Traditions: East and West
This course provides an introduction to the rites and practices of non-Roman Western Christian traditions.
$48.00
Understanding Liturgical Time
When you see time the way that God intended, a brand new portion of the sacramental reality will be revealed.
$48.00
Figures of the Liturgical Movement
This course covers a number of key figures in the liturgical movement and their impact on both liturgical reform and liturgical renewal.
$48.00
Word of God and Liturgy
This course explores the relationships between the sacred scriptures, the liturgy, and the sacramental nature of the Word of God.
$48.00
Instructions for Liturgical Ministers
This course offers a presentation of the mystery of Christ celebrated in the Eucharist and the participation of liturgical ministers in this mystery.
$48.00
Liturgy and the Domestic Church
This course will not only look to survey the contributions of various authors working on developing this theology, but also makes its own contribution in applying liturgical theology to the life of the family, thus demonstrating how the family is authentically a Church and has an authentic liturgical character of its own.
$48.00
An Introduction to Mary
The course, led by Fr. Edward Looney, explains who Mary is, what we believe about Mary, what the saints have said about Mary, understanding devotion to Mary, and beliefs about Marian Apparitions.
$48.00
How to Live a Liturgically Structured Life
This course defines what is meant by “structures” and how their purpose in the spiritual life is to foster the virtues.
$48.00
Sources, Methods, and Principles in Liturgiology
This course introduces students to the theological and historical foundations of liturgy.
$48.00
An Introduction to the Sacred Liturgy
This course introduces the theological and pastoral dimensions of the sacred liturgy.
$48.00
The Fruits and Effects of the Liturgy
This course explores the transformative power of the liturgy.
$48.00
Liturgical Theology
This course examines how the origins of the liturgy have grown from the origins of the Church.
$48.00
Nuevo Curso
Introduccion ala Sagrada Liturgia
Este curso ofrecerá una visión profunda y panorámica de la realidad de la liturgia como misterio que nos comunica la presencia viva de Dios y que continúa su obra redentora en la Iglesia y el mundo, ofreciendo la clave para la renovación de la Iglesia hoy. Para profundizar en estos temas, revisaremos la obra del Espíritu en la renovación de la liturgia del Concilio Vaticano II y su aplicación en nuestros días.
$48.00
Nuevo Curso
Mensaje de Pascua – Ely América Silva
Únete a nosotras mientras Ely América Silva habla sobre la Pascua.
Gratis
Nuevo Curso
Historia de Cuaresma
Únase a nosotros mientras la Dra. Patricia Pintado-Murphy habla sobre la Cuaresma.
Gratis
Nowy kurs
Wprowadzenie do liturgii swietej
Liturgii święta w swej istocie jest publicznym, wspólnotowym i oficjalnym kultem Kościoła, skupiającym się przede wszystkim na Eucharystii (Mszy).
48,00 $
Nowy kurs
Skuteczni Katecheci
Rozwijanie postaw, umiejętności i zrozumienia niezbędnych do efektywnej posługi katechetycznej oraz identyfikowania, rekrutowania i szkolenia innych do posługi katechetycznej.