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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, associate director for catechesis, at or (217) 698-8500.
ALTON DEANERY
The Book of Exodus
Presented by: Mark Etling, PhD.
Saturdays, Sept. 15, 22 & 29
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Guild Center, Belleville
618-394-6270 or snows.org/events
Cost $10 per session, $30 for series
Our Lady’s Queenship in Relation to Her Assumption
Presented by: Fr. George Kirwin, OMI
Saturday, October 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Guild Center, Belleville
618-394-6270 or snows.org/events
Cost: $20
Apologetics - How to Explain and Defend the Faith
Facilitated by: Clyde Nosser
Sundays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 11, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
And Wednesdays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 14, 5:15-6:15 pm
St. Boniface Church, Acorn Room, Edwardsville
Contact:
618-656-6450 (Parish Office)
618-616-0521 (Clyde Nosser)
The Bible Timeline (Ascension Press)
Facilitated by: Paula Raffaelle
Sept. 2018 - 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: Diane Keller
Saturdays, Sept. 15 - Nov. 17
9:00 - 10:30 am
Holy Family Parish, Decatur
Contact: Sr. Janet Pfile, OP
217-423-0240
Epic: A Journey through Church History
Facilitated by: Sr. Janet Pfile, OP
Wednesdays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 14
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm or 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Holy Family Parish, Decatur
Contact: Sr. Janet Pfile, OP
217-423-0240
EFFINGHAM DEANERY
ACTS: Spread of the Kingdom
Facilitated by: Carla Will
Thursdays, Sept. 6 - Nov. 15
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Immaculate Conception
Parish Center, Mattoon
Contact: Carla Will
217-235-0431
Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundation of Catholicism
Facilitated by: Carla Will
Thursdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 18
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Mattoon
Contact: Carla Will
217-235-0431
Parish Mission
Presented by: Fr. Emmerich Vogt, OP
Sunday, Nov. 4 - Thursday, Nov. 8
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Immaculate Conception
Parish Center, Mattoon
Contact: Carla Will
217-235-0431
JACKSONVILLE DEANERY
Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John
Facilitated by: Joyce Vogel
Mondays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 29
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Blessed Trinity, Brussels
St. Mary’s Hall
Contact: Joyce Vogel
618-980-4433
Mary the Perfect Disciple
Facilitated by: Dr. Carr Worland (Archdiocese of St. Louis)
Saturday, Nov. 17
9:00 - 11:30 am
Blessed Trinity, Brussels
St. Mary’s Hall
Contact: Joyce Vogel
618-980-4433
QUINCY DEANERY
Pro-Life: There’s More to It
Facilitated by: Laura Evans
Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
7:00 - 8:30 pm
St. Thomas Hall, Camp Point
Contact: Laura Evans
217-316-1734
Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John
Facilitated by: Brad Kendrick
Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Dec. 19
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: $20
SPRINGFIELD DEANERY
The Holy Spirit and the Church
Presented by: Fr. Richard Chiola, Ph.D.
Wednesday, September 26
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Roesch Hall, Christ the King, Springfield
To register call parish at 217-546-3527, ext. 5
or email:
There is a $10 fee for each class, payable at the door
Restoring the Proper Theological Order of the Sacraments of Initiation
Presented by: Fr. Richard Chiola, Ph.D.
Wednesday, October 3
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Roesch Hall, Christ the King, Springfield
To register call parish at 217-546-3527, ext. 5
or email:
There is a $10 fee for each class, payable at the door