Explore nine self-paced courses on Scripture, Church councils, the Holy Spirit, saints, and Catholic moral teaching. $29.95 per course, with access that never expires.
These are supplemental faith formation resources, not replacements for catechesis specific to your Eastern Catholic Church.
Choose from the nine courses below. Each course is purchased separately for $29.95 and includes access that never expires.
Study the history and teachings of the Church's councils, including Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, Chalcedon, and later Catholic councils. The early ecumenical councils are especially important to the doctrinal heritage of Byzantine Christianity.
Study the twelve articles of the Apostles' Creed to deepen your understanding of God, the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Church, and the fundamental truths of the Catholic Faith. This study of the Apostles' Creed can supplement instruction in the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed professed in the Byzantine Divine Liturgy.
Explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit, His presence in Scripture and Tradition, His gifts and fruits, and His role in Christian sanctification.
Learn from the witness of Catholic saints, including lessons on St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and St. Ephrem, important figures in Eastern Christianity.
Study the lives and missionary work of the Apostles through the Gospels, Church Fathers, historical accounts, and Christian tradition.
Eastern Catholic terminology and emphases may differ from those used in these courses. For example, Byzantine Catholics speak of the Holy and Life-Giving Spirit and celebrate the Divine Liturgy.
Examine the major people and events of the Old Testament, the prophets, biblical history, and the ways the Old Testament foreshadows Christ.
Deepen your understanding of the life of Jesus Christ through the Gospels, the Church Fathers, prayer, and Catholic teaching.
Scripture study can complement parish Bible studies, adult learning, and family catechesis throughout the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Examine each of the Ten Commandments through Sacred Scripture, Catholic teaching, and practical reflection on the Christian moral life.
Explore Christian morality, virtue, and ethics through Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition, including freedom, sin, grace, the virtues, and the Beatitudes.
The Catholic Church includes the Latin Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome. Eastern Catholics maintain distinctive liturgies, spiritual practices, theological expressions, and ecclesial traditions.
Byzantine Catholic Churches include the Melkite Greek Catholic, Ukrainian Greek Catholic, Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic, and Romanian Greek Catholic Churches, among others. Other Eastern Catholic traditions include Maronite, Chaldean, Armenian, Coptic, Syriac, and additional Eastern Catholic Churches.
These nine courses were not developed as distinct Eastern Catholic curricula. Parish leaders and individual learners should review their content to determine what can supplement formation within their own Church.
No. Our courses are valuable resources for Byzantine Catholics, including Melkite, Ukrainian, and Ruthenian Catholics, as well as members of other Eastern Catholic Churches such as Maronite, Chaldean, Armenian, and Coptic Catholics. They cover essential teachings of the Catholic Faith shared across Eastern and Western traditions.
Yes! These courses explore the rich teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith shared by Eastern and Western Catholics alike. They offer valuable opportunities for individuals, families, and parishes to deepen their understanding of Sacred Scripture, Church history, Catholic doctrine, and the moral life.
Absolutely! Our online courses can complement parish faith formation programs and help individuals prepare spiritually and intellectually for the Holy Mysteries. Parishes can incorporate these resources into their existing educational programs according to their particular needs and traditions.
Explore the nine courses above and select the subject that best complements your own faith formation or parish program.
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