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

Fall/Winter 2012

Catholic Beliefs
Tuesdays for 10 weeks starting September 11; 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Rev. Dan Bergbower; St. Mary (Edwardsville)
Contact: Parish Secretary; (618) 656-4857

Roles of the Catechist
September 15; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cathy Becker; St. Katharine Drexel Parish (Springfield)
Contact: Cathy Becker; (217) 744-0578

Untold Blessing: 3 Paths to Holiness
Six Weeks starting September 16; 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Deacon John Murphy; St. Mary Parish (Edwardsville)
Contact: Deacon Murphy; (618) 459-2101 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What the Church Teaches About Immigration
September 19; 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Madonna Jones; Catholic Pastoral Center
Contact: Madonna Jones; (217) 741-0193 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Gospel of Matthew
September 26, October 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14; 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. or 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sr. Therese Flerlage, O.S.F.; St. Cecilia Parish (Glen Carbon)
Contact: Parish Office; (618) 288-5523

Catholicism by Rev. Robert Barron
10 Wednesdays starting September 26; 7:30-8:30 p.m. or
10 Thursdays starting September 27; 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Ann Sheppard; St. Boniface (Edwardsville)
Contact: Parish Office; (618) 656-6450

Scripture Study - The Gospels
September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8; 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, O.S.U.; St. Joseph (Springfield)
Contact: Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, O.S.U.; (217) 544-7426

Catholicism by Rev. Robert Barron
October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14; 6:30-8 p.m.
Madonna Jones; St. Frances Cabrini (Springfield)
Contact: Madonna Jones; (217) 741-0193 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The 10 Commandments of Facebook and Social Media
October 20; 10a.m.–12 p.m.
Cathy Becker; St. Katharine Drexel (Springfield)
Contact: Cathy Becker; (217) 744-0578

Becoming a Praying Person
October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5; 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
Rev. David Zimmerman; St. Mary (Paris)
Contact: Secretary; (217) 466-3355

Introduction to the Theology of the Body
8 Wednesdays starting November 7; 7:30–9 p.m. or
8 Thursdays starting November 8; 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Ann Sheppard; St. Boniface (Edwardsville)
Contact: Parish Office; (618) 656-6450

Walking Towards Eternity
8 Wednesdays starting January 16; 7:30 – 9 p.m. or
8 Thursdays starting January 17; 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Ann Sheppard; St. Boniface (Edwardsville)
Contact: Parish Office; (618) 656-6450

Parables in the Gospel of Luke
January 26; 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cathy Becker; St. Katharine Drexel (Springfield)
Contact: Cathy Becker; (217) 744-0578

Liturgy and Sacraments
March 9; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cathy Becker; St. Katharine Drexel (Springfield)
Contact: Cathy Becker; (217) 744-0578