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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (217) 698-8500, x154.

 ALTON DEANERY 

St. Cecilia Church, Glen Carbon
Romans - The Gospel of Salvation
8 Sessions (split: 4 sessions, 6 week break, final 4 sessions)
February 2 - 25 and April 19 - May 12
No Greater Love - A Biblical Walk through Christ's Passion
March 1 - April 7
Classes are held at the Family Life Center and are offered 3 different days/times each week:
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information

EFFINGHAM DEANERY

Surviving Divorce (Ascension Press)
Immaculate Conception Christian Formation Center
320 N 21st St., Mattoon, IL 61938
Facilitated by Sheila Gruel
September 5 and continues for 12 weeks
Thursdays, 7:00 pm 
Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Cost: Free Will offering at end of program 
Contact Sheila Gruel @ 217-725-6081for more information

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.

The Gospel of Matthew
Presented by Fr. Michael Friedel
Tuesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
7:00 – 8:30 pm

The New and Eternal Covenant
Presented by Fr. Chris House
Mondays, February 24th and March 2nd, 9th, and 16th
7:00 – 8:30 pm

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew
Presented by Fr. Michael Friedel
Wednesdays, March 25th and April 1st
7:00 – 8:30 pm

The Resurrection in Matthew’s Gospel
Presented by Fr. Michael Friedel
Wednesday, April 15th
7:00 – 8:30 pm