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 Kyle Holtgrave, director, Office for Catechesis, at kholtgrave@dio.org or (217) 698-8500, x154.

 ALTON DEANERY 

Romans - The Gospel of Salvation
WHEN:  April 19 - May 12 (8 Sessions split: 4 sessions, 6 week break, final 4 sessions) 
TIME: Sundays @ 9:35 am OR Mondays @ 7:00 pm OR Tuesdays @ 10:35 am
The classes on these days are identical. Participants should come to whichever class best fits their schedule for that week.
LOCATION:  Family Life Center, St. Cecilia, Glen Carbon
CONTACT: Paula Raffaelle @ 217-725-6081or email faithformation@stcparish.org for more information

No Greater Love - A Biblical Walk through Christ's Passion
WHEN: March 1 - April 7
LOCATION: Family Life Center, St. Cecilia, Glen Carbon 
TIME:  Sundays @ 9:35 am OR Mondays @ 7:00 pm OR Tuesdays @ 10:35 am
The classes on these days are identical. Participants should come to whichever class best fits their schedule for that week.
CONTACT: Paula Raffaelle @ 217-725-6081or email faithformation@stcparish.org for more information

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 EFFINGHAM DEANERY 

Nothing at this time

QUINCY DEANERY

Nothing at this time

SPRINGFIELD DEANERY

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
524 East Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62703
For more information call the parish office: 217-522-3342
For more description of session, or on catechist credit available, each course title is linked to a flyer.

Metanoia: 10-part series featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR
WHEN: Tuesday mornings, February 25 – April 28
TIMES: 10 – 11:30 am
LOCATION: Cathedral school basement
COST: Free and open to all!

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew
PRESENTED BY: Fr. Michael Friedel
WHEN; Wednesdays, March 25th and April 1st
TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm

The Resurrection in Matthew’s Gospel
PRESENTED BY: Fr. Michael Friedel
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15th
TIME: 7 – 8:30 pm

 THE MASS with Bishop Robert Barron
WHEN: Sundays, March 1 through April 5
TIME: 6-7:30 pm
LOCATION: Roesch Hall, Christ the King
COST: A $20 fee covers the whole session
CONTACT: Susan Brinkoetter at a.brinkoetter@comcast.net for more information or to register