The Call to Holiness

Discover how Catholic Moral Teaching and prayer shapes our choices, forms our conscience, and leads us toward a life of holiness.

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The Moral Life and Prayer

Catechetical School Year 2

This year explores the moral life in Christ and prayer, guiding students toward a life of holiness and God’s love.

$665

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The Life We Live

Our profession of faith in the Creed and our celebration of it in the sacraments is meant to transform every area of our life and conform us to Christ. In this next semester, students will explore what this life lived in imitation of Christ looks like. We will begin with a look at our goal – fulfillment in beatitude – and then examine the main points of moral theology: free will, conscience virtue, sin, grace, merit, and law. The second part of the semester will be devoted to a study of each of the Ten Commandments and the profound guidance they offer living a life of holiness. In studying the moral life, we discover that “the gift of the Commandments is the gift of God Himself and His holy will” (CCC ¶ 2059) and that we are invited to offer our obedience as “a response to God’s loving initiative [and] a worship of thanksgiving”, so that we may cooperate in every way with His plan (CCC ¶ 2062).

Why Catechetical School?

A 2-year study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church which the students learn what the Church teaches, why it matters to their everyday life, and how it leads to union with Jesus. You will explore the Creed, the Sacraments, the Moral Life, and Prayer, see how doctrine shapes a holy life, and be formed in mind, heart, and will.

Hear what graduates have to say…

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A friend of mine from church suggested I try the Ladder of Ascent to understand the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Catechism? I had never read the Catechism – it is big and bulky and intimidating. Exactly why I should take the class, she said. Well, it has been the best two years of my faith journey.

Tracy S.Catechetical School Graduate
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Baptized as an infant and raised in the faith, I am amazed at how much more I learn now, as an adult, with every new class I take. The 2-year Catechetical School= convinced me that I need to also take the 4-year Biblical school and I have now completed my first year of that already. Trust me, it goes by fast and is so worth it!! God Bless!

Deborah K.Catechetical School Graduate
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I don’t usually give testimonials, but my appreciation of the Catechetical School program has me replying to you. The program not only teaches us what we believe as Catholics, but it nourishes and nurtures our relationship with God – the Source of Blessings. I am a religious sister who only made my temporary vows last year and I learnt so much. It was not only what was in the book, but also what was shared by all the participants as Catholics thirsting to get to know God a little better and more intimately.

Sr. MonicaReligious Sister and Catechetical School Graduate
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Catechetical School was nothing short of amazing. I went in thinking it would be a two-year lesson on the “rule book” of the Catholic Church, but I was blown away with this course. I began studying the Creed and digging in deep to the true meaning of what it means to be Catholic. I learned the Scriptural roots of all of the Sacraments. The second year started with an in depth look at the moral life, then culminated with the most beautiful prize, a semester long lesson on prayer. The instructors were incredible and the way they put together this course was well thought out, organized, and such an incredible blessing.

Michele S.Catechetical School Graduate

Ready to begin Catechetical School?

If you want to understand your faith more deeply, grow closer to God, and feel more confident living and sharing what you believe, Catechetical School gives you the foundation and community to take that next step.

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