The Office for Catechesis is pleased to announce its Winter/Spring 2010 calendar of adult enrichment programs!

These courses, offered at various locations across the diocese, give Catholics an opportunity to deepen their understanding of our faith. Anyone taking advantage of these faith formation programs may receive credit through the diocese’s catechist formation process. For more information about any of these courses or other faith formation activities, contact Christine Malmevik, associate director for catechesis, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (217) 698-8500.

Schedule of Programs

United States Catholic Catechism for Adults: A Study of Faith
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 10, 24, March 3; 9:30-11:00 am
Rev. David Zimmerman; St. Mary Parish (Paris)
Contact: Secretary
(217) 466-3355

United States Catholic Catechism for Adults: A Study of Faith
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 10, 24, March 3; 5:30-7:00 pm
Rev. David Zimmerman; St. Mary Parish (Paris)
Contact: Secretary
(217) 466-3355

Liturgy and Sacraments
Jan. 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4; 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Marsha Chomko; St. Jerome (Troy)
Contact: Marsha Chomko
(618) 667-6571

The Gospel of Luke, Part 4
January – May, Starting January 12; 7:00-8:30 pm
Kim Diaz; St. Thomas the Apostle (Decatur)
Contact: Kim Diaz
(217) 877-4146

The Gospel of Luke, Part 4
January – May, Starting January 15; 9:15-10:45 am
Kim Diaz; St. Thomas the Apostle (Decatur)
Contact: Kim Diaz
(217) 877-4146

Introduction to the Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Mondays, January 25 through March 29; 4:00-5:00 pm
Rev. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V.; St. Mary (Alton)
Contact: Parish Office
(618) 465-4284

The Nicene Creed: A Theological and Historical Perspective
February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23; 7:00-9:00 pm
Rev. Ted Bracco, O.F.M., PhD; St. Anthony Parish Center (Effingham)
Contact: Secretary
(217) 347-7129

Themes in Scripture
February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Rev. Peter Harman; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Springfield)
Contact: Chris Malmevik (217) 698-8500

The Conclusion of the Gospel and Letters of John
April 12, 26, May 10, 17, 24; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Carolyn Stewart; Holy Trinity (Stonington)
Contact: Carolyn Stewart
(217) 428-1707

Great Adventure Bible Timeline (Session 1-8)
Sundays, June 6 through August 8; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Ann Gage; Blessed Sacrament (Quincy)
Contact: Parish Office
(217) 222-2759

Vatican II Documents
June 7 and 8; 9:00am – 2:00 pm
Jonathan Sullivan; Ss. Peter and Paul, Collinsville
Contact: Parish Office
(618) 345-4343