CAT II – Classroom Applications. Practical  information for catechists on their role as formators in the Faith. The course includes  learning to create lesson plans, communication with parents and how to engage them in religious instruction, material delivery at age-appropriate levels, and more. This course will be presented by Christina Durback and is scheduled from 8:30AM-12:30PM, on Saturdays, August 12 & 19, 2017 at Assumption BVM, Bethlehem.

Cost: $30.

Deepen your relationship with Christ by learning the fundamentals of a Catholic prayer life and spiritual dispositions.  Participants will examine what it means to pray, why we pray, and how to have a fruitful prayer life.  Practical exercises of traditional Catholic prayers and devotions will be covered so you will learn how to express yourself to God and how to hear his voice in your everyday life. This course will be presented by Fr.

ICF 105 – Christian Morality. Learn not just the what, but the why, of the Church’s moral teachings. Participants will examine virtue, conscience formation and make application to contemporary moral issues in the areas of health care, sexuality and social justice. This course will be presented by Rev. Eric Gruber and is scheduled from 7:00PM-9:00PM, on Wednesdays, October 4,11, 18 & 25, 2017 at Bethlehem Catholic High School.

Cost: $30.

ICF 105 – Christian Morality. Learn not just the what, but the why, of the Church’s moral teachings. Participants will examine virtue, conscience formation and make application to contemporary moral issues in the areas of health care, sexuality and social justice. This course will be presented Online by Rev. Eric Gruber and is scheduled from Monday, April 9 to May 6, 2018.

Cost: $35.

ICF 101 – Christian Anthropology. What does it mean to be human? This course will examine who God is as the One who seeks to share Himself with His creation. A brief survey of Salvation History will be traced to Jesus Christ, the Redeemer who saves humanity, and teaches us what it means to be a human person. This course will be presented Online by Heather Maigur and is scheduled from Monday, January 29 to Sunday, February 25, 2018.

Cost: $35.

Have you ever been asked or wondered… What happens to us after death? Do we have our bodies of does just our spirit live on? Did Jesus Rise Bodily? Join us as Rev. Daniel Kravatz discusses how to answer these and other common questions about the Catholic teaching on the Resurrection of the Body! This free event will take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 7—9PM at Sacred Heart Parish Hall — 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton. There is no charge for attending Apologetics Forum: The Catholic Faith Explained.

Have you ever been asked or wondered... Do Catholics worship a piece of bread? Is the Eucharist just a symbol? Does belief in the Real Presence mean that Catholics are cannibals? Join us as Fr. Brian Miller discusses how to answer these and other common questions about the Eucharist!  This free event will take place on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 7-9PM at St. Joseph Parish Hall (Annunciation BVM Hall) – 9 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville.

The Office of Adult Formation and the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry are joining together to present Faith and Spirits and Theology on Tap together in March for this special topic! For Better… Or Worse?? Join us as Deacon Rick Lanciano discusses the questions: Why get married?  Is it worth it? This will take place on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 6:30-8:30PM at the Allentown Brew Works – 812 Hamilton Street, Allentown.  There is no charge for attending Faith and Spirits/Theology on Tap.