Online Courses & Conferences

You might not be able to sign up for parish formation workshops or events yet this year, but that doesn't mean you can't spend time learning about them on your own at home? These formation opportunities will help you with your faith journey and to help you grow closer to Christ. Here are some opportunities to do so: 

• Online Bible Study: Living on the Edge of Chaos | From Cain and Abel through the persecution of the early Church, the Bible is replete with accounts of fear and violence as reactions to God’s desire for humanity. What Sacred Scripture makes clear, however, is that there is a pathway through fear to hope. Join us as we carefully explore biblical examples drawn from the historical books and the prophets, Wisdom literature, the Gospels, and other New Testament texts to illustrate how the sweep of salvation history often follows a journey from order, through chaos, to a new reality shaped by the Kingdom of God. Join Living on the Edge of Chaos: biblical lessons for finding hope in the face of fear with Fr. John Kartje of Mundelein Seminary. Live Q&A with Fr. John Kartje on August 8 at Noon (MT).  Register now
  
  
• Online Faith Formation at Newman Theological College | Through the Benedict XVI Institute for New Evangelization, Newman Theological College offers a comprehensive selection of short courses on various aspects of the Catholic faith. All are offered online, so you can study from the comfort of home and work around your personal schedule. Each course runs five weeks and costs just $85; the next cycle begins on August 3. Take an individual course for interest, or work toward one or all of the 22 specialized Certificates in Catholic Studies. This program is open to adults and youth of all backgrounds and education levels. For a list of courses, details, and online registration, visit newman.edu/ccs. For more information, contact Sandra Talarico at 780-392-2450 ext. 2214.
  
  
• The Catholic Women’s League of Canada Online Summer Speaker Series | Join members from across Canada as the League presents the Summer Speaker Series—a focus on Care for Our Common Home, Women in the Church and the League of the Future. When: August 10-14, 2020. Register here
  
  
• CYM Live - The Weekly Webshow for Catholic Youth Ministers | Every week, Michael & Chris will be answering your questions about Catholic Youth Ministry live via video. When: Tuesdays at 11 am MT. Join the squad here
  
  
• Online Course on "Introduction to Sacred Liturgy" | This free course from the Liturgical Institute (Mundelein, IL) introduces the theological and pastoral dimensions of the sacred liturgy. Specifically, it uncovers the spiritual reality of every liturgical celebration, considers the ritual medium employed by liturgical celebrations, and examines the various sacramental signs and symbols that contribute to a liturgical rite, such as objects, actions, words, time, ministers, music, and architecture. Instructor: Christopher Cartens. This is a self-paced online course, decide when you start and when you finish. Sign up here 
  
  
• Journey through Scripture | This is the St. Paul Center’s flagship Bible study program designed to help ordinary Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. Journey through Scripture takes a holistic approach, looking at the entire Bible and how all of its parts work together. You can also host a Journey through Scripture study at your parish or home. Register here.
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• Daily Lectio Divina | Pray and be formed by the Lectio Divina with the Sisters of the Seeds of the Words in Calgary! This is a daily event, every morning at 7:30 am. Tune in via YouTube here
  
  
• Theology of the Body Sessions | Between 1978 and 1984, Pope St. John Paul II delivered a series of Wednesday audiences that eventually became known as the Theology of the Body. Get access and be formed by the teaching of Theology of the Body given by renown speakers (Christopher West, Sr. Helena Burns and many more) given in Calgary last year. Livestream links are now available here: https://www.catholicyyc.ca/tob.html 
  
  
• Lectio: Unveiling Scripture & Tradition | The Augustine Institute produced this video-based study series, with different presenters in a beautiful studio classroom speaking on various topics related to Scripture, Church history, and salvation. This series is best for those who like to learn through watching videos and prefer a “classroom” feel. Learn more 
  
  
• The Great Adventure: Your Journey through the Bible | Available from Ascension Press, this study makes Scripture accessible, thanks to a straightforward narrative style and color-coded visual clues. This easy-to-use program is best for beginners and anyone new to Scripture study. Learn more