The Office for Catechesis is happy to announce the Winter/Spring 2011 Adult Faith Formation course schedule.

These courses, offered at various locations across the diocese, give Catholics an opportunity to deepen their understanding of and appreciation for our faith. 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.

The Scriptures
January 6, 13, 20, 27; 3:00-4:30 pm
Marsha Chomko; St. Jerome Parish (Troy)
Contact: Marsha Chomko; (618) 667-6571

Getting Started as a Catechist
January 6, 13, 20, 27; 6:30-8:00 pm Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, OSU; St. Joseph Parish (Springfield)
Contact: Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, OSU; (217)544-7426

Hispanic Ministry Formation of Catechists
January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sr. Maria Christina Martinez Mestizo, MAGl Catholic Pastoral Center (Springfield)
Contact: Sr. Christi; (217) 502-2146

Jesus and the Gospels
Sundays starting January 9; 3:00-4:30 pm
Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, OSU; St. Joseph Parish (Springfield)
Contact: Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, OSU; (217)544-7426

I Believe, We Believe
January 22; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cathy Becker; St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Springfield)
Contact: Cathy Becker; (217) 744-0578

Our Life in Christ
10 Mondays starting February 7; 7:00-8:30 pm;
Rev. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV; St. Mary’s School Gym (Alton)
Contact: Parish Office; (618) 465-4284

The Second Vatican Council
February 12 & 19; 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Jonathan Sullivan; Blessed Sacrament Parish (Quincy)
Contact: Ann Gage; (217) 222-2759

Signed and Sealed with the Cross
March 5 - March 8; 7:00 pm
Fr. Albert Haase; St. Peter (Petersburg) & Holy Family (Athens)
Contact: Lisa Reeves; (217) 632-7118

An Historical and Spiritual Look at the Passion and Death of Jesus
March 8, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19; 7:00-9:00 pm
Rev. Ted Bracco, O.F.M., PhD; St. Anthony Parish Center (Effingham)
Contact: Parish Office; (217) 347-7129

Grace: The Key to Understanding God, Human Nature, How we Pray and Live
March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Rev. Peter Harman; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Springfield)
Contact: Chris Malmevik; (217) 698-8500

Introduction to Scripture
April 2; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cathy Becker; St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Springfield)
Contact: Cathy Becker; (217) 744-0578