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Local Courses
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, director, Office for Catechesis, at or (217) 698-8500, x178.
ALTON DEANERY
The Bible Timeline (Ascension Press)
Facilitated by: Paula Raffaelle
Jan - May 2019
Sundays, 9:35 - 11:35 am
or Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
or Tuesdays,10:00 am – noon
St. Cecilia, Glen Carbon
Contact: Paula Raffaelle
618-288-3200
DECATUR DEANERY
Epic: A Journey through Church History
Facilitated by: Sr. Janet Pfile, OP
Wednesdays, Feb. 6 - Apr. 13
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm or 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Holy Family Parish, Decatur
Contact: Sr. Janet Pfile, OP
217-423-0240
Epic: A Journey through Church History
Facilitated by: Diane Keller
Saturdays, Feb. 9 - April 16
9:00 - 10:30 am
Holy Family Parish, Decatur
Contact: Sr. Janet Pfile, OP
217-423-0240
QUINCY DEANERY
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
Facilitated by: Laura Evans
Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26 and Sunday March 31
7:00 - 8:30 pm
St. Thomas Church Hall, Camp Point
Contact: Laura Evans
217-316-1734
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
Facilitated by: Laura Evans
Thursdays, March 14, 21, 28 and April 4
7:00 - 8:30 pm
St. Thomas Church Hall, Camp Point
Contact: Laura Evans
217-316-1734
Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come
Facilitated by: Brad Kendrick
Wednesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 24
1:00 - 3:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Online options available
St. Francis Solanus, Parish Center, Quincy
Contact: Brad Kendrick
217-430-2593 or
Workbook: $30
SPRINGFIELD DEANERY
The Gospel According to St. Luke
Presented by: Fr. Micahel Friedel
Thursdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Atrium, Springfield
For information call the parish office at 217-522-3342
The Writings of Flannery O'Connor
Presented by: Fr. Wayne Stock
Tuesdays, Feb. 12, 19 and 26
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Atrium, Springfield
For information call the parish office at 217-522-3342
An Historical, Theological, and Liturgical Look at Lent
Presented by: Fr. Chris House
Monday, March 11
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Atrium, Springfield
For information call the parish office at 217-522-3342
Humanae Vitae
Presented by: Fr. Chris House
Tuesday, March 19
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Atrium, Springfield
For information call the parish office at 217-522-3342
The Passion Narrative in the Gospel of St. Luke
Presented by: Fr. Michael Friedel
Wednesdays, April 3 and 10
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Atrium, Springfield
For information call the parish office at 217-522-3342
Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family
Facilitated by: John Marruffo
Begins Thursday, January 24 and runs for 12 weeks.
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Christ the King Parish Hall Library, Springfield
To register call parish at 217-546-3527
or contact John Marruffo, 217-494-3366
There is a $15 fee for the program, which includes all materials