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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. If you are interested in pursuing a degree, please visit our School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization or contact admissions@usml.edu. Enroll today and take your faith journey further!
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Online Short Course Catalog
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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
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An Introduction to Mary
The course 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
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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
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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
Liturgy of the Hours
The present course will examine the theology, sacramentality, practicality, history, and spirituality of the Liturgy of the Hours.
$48.00
The Order of Baptism of Children
This course presents a comprehensive overview of The Order of Baptism of Children.
$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
How to Sing the Mass
How to Sing the Mass gives an introduction to singing the chants provided in the Roman Missal.
$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
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 the Sacraments
Based upon the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this course introduces key concepts in sacramental theology.
$48.00
Liturgy and Discipleship
This course will inspire you with a promising vision for evangelization, discipleship, sacramental preparation and mystagogical catechesis.
$48.00
Understanding The Sacrament of Matrimony
This course is ideal for both engaged and married couples as it will reveal the real nature and purpose of marriage as God has created it.
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Sources, Methods, and Principles in Liturgiology
This course introduces students to the theological and historical foundations of liturgy.
$48.00
Liturgical Documentation and Law
A brief introduction to the juridical and pastoral aspects of the liturgy.
$48.00
An Introduction to Latin in the Mass
This course is a basic introduction to the Latin of the Mass.
$48.00
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.
$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
How to Sing the Mass gives an introduction to singing the chants provided in the Roman Missal.
$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
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
Liturgical Variety
This course considers the value of variety that is already included in the liturgical rites of the Church.
$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 Fruits and Effects of the Liturgy
This course explores the transformative power of the liturgy.