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Jan. 4, (11), 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-or-ii-catechesis-101-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church-holy-ghost-school-only-mon-jan-4-11-2027/): This course introduces participants to the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church and explains its importance, how it's related to the Deposit of Faith, how to enter into its great depths and use it as an effective tool to deepen one's own faith life as well as the faith lives of those we teach. It explains how the Catechism is centered on God and how it pulls from Sacred Scriptures to support its teachings. The purpose of this course is to form participants as catechists, that is, as those who are able to pass on the Catholic faith to others through teaching it. - [MAT I or II: Catechesis 101: The Catechism of the Catholic Church: St. Jude School ONLY - Wed. Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, (18), 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-or-ii-catechesis-101-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church-st-jude-school-only-wed-oct-21-28-nov-4-11-18-2026/): This course introduces participants to the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church and explains its importance, how it's related to the Deposit of Faith, how to enter into its great depths and use it as an effective tool to deepen one's own faith life as well as the faith lives of those we teach. It explains how the Catechism is centered on God and how it pulls from Sacred Scriptures to support its teachings. The purpose of this course is to form participants as catechists, that is, as those who are able to pass on the Catholic faith to others through teaching it. - [MAT II: Mariology: Online - Apr. 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-mariology-online-apr-14-21-28-may-5-2027/): This course is designed to teach students the Scriptural basis for the major Marian doctrines of the Catholic Church. These doctrines include the Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, and Assumption into Heaven, as well as the Blessed Mother's intercessory power. This course emphasizes the Blessed Mother's role in salvation history as the New Eve, the Ark of the New Covenant, and the New Davidic Queen, as described by Old Testament typology and the Gospel accounts of the Blessed Mother. - [MAT I or II: Catechesis 101: The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Online - Apr. 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-or-ii-catechesis-101-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church-online-apr-13-20-27-may-4-2027/): This course introduces participants to the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church and explains its importance, how it's related to the Deposit of Faith, how to enter into its great depths and use it as an effective tool to deepen one's own faith life as well as the faith lives of those we teach. It explains how the Catechism is centered on God and how it pulls from Sacred Scriptures to support its teachings. The purpose of this course is to form participants as catechists, that is, as those who are able to pass on the Catholic faith to others through teaching it. - [MAT I: Catholic Morality: Online - Mar. 25, Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-catholic-morality-online-mar-25-apr-8-15-22-2027/): This course expands the ability to articulate a Catholic approach to moral decision making according the Church’s teaching. Participants will be formed on how to identify the criteria for determining whether a given action is moral or immoral, understand the relationship between personal moral decision making and the teaching authority of the Church, the process of moral development and how to make a moral decision covering a variety of current issues. - [MAT II: The Pentateuch: Online - Mar. 24, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-the-pentateuch-online-mar-24-apr-7-14-21-2027/): The first five books of the Bible lay out the foundation of God’s plan for salvation for all. The stories and directives within the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy reveal the love of God for His Chosen people and how this plan provides for a pathway to eternity. - [MAT I: Christian Prayer: Online - Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-christian-prayer-online-feb-25-mar-4-11-18-2027/): In this course, we will not only define prayer, but look at the richness of prayer through the history and lens of the Catholic Church and some of its saintly members. - [MAT I: The Sacraments: Online - Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-sacraments-online-feb-24-mar-3-10-17-2027/): In this course you will learn the bases for understanding the sacraments, the origin of the sacraments, as well as how the Sacraments are important ways Christ has entrusted to the Church to participate in the mysteries of his life. You will see how each of the seven sacraments are instituted by Christ and have corresponding words and actions that help us live out the mission of the God's spiritual family. The sacraments are sources of grace in our lives, but God's grace is never forced upon us; it is, rather, proposed and invited. Therefore, you are invited to participate in this course as a way of nourishing not only your mind, but also your soul. - [MAT I: The Catholic Scriptures: Online - Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-catholic-scriptures-online-feb-23-mar-2-9-16-2027/): This course serves the purpose of giving the participant an overview of the plot and plan of the entire Bible by investigating introductory methods of biblical interpretation. These methods of biblical interpretation will allow the participant to identify the main plot of the Bible’s narrative story, the covenants of Salvation History, by identifying the key people, places, and events of the Old and New Testaments. Additionally, this course serves the purpose of illuminating to the participant that Christ is truly the fulfillment and embodiment of all of the promises and prefigurements of the Old Testament. As proclaimed by St. Jerome, “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” - [MAT II: The Prophets: Online - Feb. 4, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-the-prophets-online-feb-4-18-25-mar-4-2027/): This course introduces participants to the prophets of the Old Testament within the context of a Catholic interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To this effect, students will learn the historical setting of the prophets’ messages, the importance of literary genre, and the use of the “Four Senses”, all while reading in the light of the New Testament revelation of God in Jesus Christ and within the living Tradition of the whole Church. The course is strongly Biblical based, providing students the opportunity to read and study the Prophets with greater depth and also providing tools for any further Scripture study and prayer. - [MAT I: The Catholic Faith: Online - Feb. 3, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-catholic-faith-online-feb-3-17-24-mar-3-2027/): This course will explain what a creed is, its role in the Catholic Church and how it reflects Scripture and the Catechism. It also highlights our belief in a Trinitarian God by exploring in greater depth God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. - [MAT I: The Spiritual Life: Online - Feb. 2, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-spiritual-life-online-feb-2-16-23-mar-2-2027/): This course is designed to introduce participants to the theological principles of Christian holiness in order to better understand the general directives by which souls can be guided in their journey to the goal of the Christian life. Along the way, the participants will encounter an authentic spirituality centered in Jesus Christ and through him the Trinity as the vital principle of the spiritual life comes to us only through the mediation of Jesus Christ. - [MAT II: Wisdom Literature: Online - Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-wisdom-literature-online-jan-20-27-feb-3-10-2027/): This course introduces participants to the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament within the context of a Catholic interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To this effect, students will learn the historical setting of the Wisdom Literature, the importance of literary genre, the messages relayed and the use of the “Four Senses”, all while reading in the light of the New Testament revelation of God in Jesus Christ and within the living Tradition of the whole Church. The course is strongly Biblical based, providing students the opportunity to read and study the Wisdom Literature with greater depth and also providing tools for any further Scripture study and for prayer. - [MAT I: Sacred Liturgy: Online - Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-sacred-liturgy-online-jan-19-26-feb-2-9-2027/): This course introduces students to a deeper understanding of the Liturgy as “the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed” (SC 10). Students will discover the richness of the Church’s Liturgical tradition, and study the role of the Trinity in our sanctification through the Liturgy. The course provides students will tools for greater participation and prayer within the celebration of the Liturgy and in this way, can be a means to a renewed relationship with God, who is the source and goal of all Liturgies in the Church. - [MAT I or II: Catholic Identity in the Catholic School: Online - Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2027](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-or-ii-catholic-identity-in-the-catholic-school-online-jan-6-13-20-27-2027/): This course is meant to assist in the formation of Catholic identity specifically in the Catholic School environment. It will go over the five marks of Catholic Schools and explore Church documents related to Catholic Schools and the nature and mission of Catholic education. It will also address contemporary challenges and some of the Church’s responses to those challenges. - [MAT I: The Spiritual Life: Online - Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-spiritual-life-online-oct-28-nov-4-nov-11-nov-18-2026/): This course is designed to introduce participants to the theological principles of Christian holiness in order to better understand the general directives by which souls can be guided in their journey to the goal of the Christian life. Along the way, the participants will encounter an authentic spirituality centered in Jesus Christ and through him the Trinity as the vital principle of the spiritual life comes to us only through the mediation of Jesus Christ. - [MAT II: Luke/Acts: Online - Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-luke-acts-online-oct-27-nov-3-10-17-2026/): This course explores a connection between Luke’s Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles and some common themes such as the importance of the Holy Spirit and how they both reach out to Gentiles and all people. It will also look closer at each book individually for important messages and themes. - [MAT I: The Sacraments: Online - Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-sacraments-online-oct-14-21-28-nov-4-2026/): In this course you will learn the bases for understanding the sacraments, the origin of the sacraments, as well as how the Sacraments are important ways Christ has entrusted to the Church to participate in the mysteries of his life. You will see how each of the seven sacraments are instituted by Christ and have corresponding words and actions that help us live out the mission of the God's spiritual family. The sacraments are sources of grace in our lives, but God's grace is never forced upon us; it is, rather, proposed and invited. Therefore, you are invited to participate in this course as a way of nourishing not only your mind, but also your soul. - [MAT I or II: Catechesis 101: The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Online - Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-or-ii-catechesis-101-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church-online-oct-13-20-27-nov-3-2026/): This course introduces participants to the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church and explains its importance, how it's related to the Deposit of Faith, how to enter into its great depths and use it as an effective tool to deepen one's own faith life as well as the faith lives of those we teach. It explains how the Catechism is centered on God and how it pulls from Sacred Scriptures to support its teachings. The purpose of this course is to form participants as catechists, that is, as those who are able to pass on the Catholic faith to others through teaching it. - [MAT I: The Catholic Scriptures: Online - Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-catholic-scriptures-online-oct-1-8-15-22-2026/): This course serves the purpose of giving the participant an overview of the plot and plan of the entire Bible by investigating introductory methods of biblical interpretation. These methods of biblical interpretation will allow the participant to identify the main plot of the Bible’s narrative story, the covenants of Salvation History, by identifying the key people, places, and events of the Old and New Testaments. Additionally, this course serves the purpose of illuminating to the participant that Christ is truly the fulfillment and embodiment of all of the promises and prefigurements of the Old Testament. As proclaimed by St. Jerome, “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” - [MAT II: Johannine Literature: Online - Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-johannine-literature-online-sept-30-oct-7-14-21-2026/): The course explores the Gospel of John, John’s epistles, and the Apocalypse according to St. John, i.e. the Book of Revelation. In the 4th century AD, Saint Gregory said of John’s writings that they were “like a little pool in which babies can wade safely, and yet it’s a river that can swallow and drown elephants.” We could spend our entire lives plumbing the depths of these books of the Bible, but let’s just wade in a bit for now. - [MAT I: Sacred Liturgy: Online - Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-sacred-liturgy-online-sept-29-oct-6-13-20-2026/): This course introduces students to a deeper understanding of the Liturgy as “the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed” (SC 10). Students will discover the richness of the Church’s Liturgical tradition, and study the role of the Trinity in our sanctification through the Liturgy. The course provides students will tools for greater participation and prayer within the celebration of the Liturgy and in this way, can be a means to a renewed relationship with God, who is the source and goal of all Liturgies in the Church. - [MAT I: Catholic Morality: Online - Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-catholic-morality-online-sept-17-24-oct-1-8-2026/): This course expands the ability to articulate a Catholic approach to moral decision making according the Church’s teaching. Participants will be formed on how to identify the criteria for determining whether a given action is moral or immoral, understand the relationship between personal moral decision making and the teaching authority of the Church, the process of moral development and how to make a moral decision covering a variety of current issues. - [MAT I or II: Catholic Identity in the Catholic School: Online - Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-or-ii-catholic-identity-in-the-catholic-school-online-sept-16-23-30-oct-7-2026/): This course is meant to assist in the formation of Catholic identity specifically in the Catholic School environment. It will go over the five marks of Catholic Schools and explore Church documents related to Catholic Schools and the nature and mission of Catholic education. It will also address contemporary challenges and some of the Church’s responses to those challenges. - [MAT I: Christian Prayer: Online - Sept. 15, 22, 29, 6, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-christian-prayer-online-sept-15-22-29-6-2026/): In this course, we will not only define prayer, but look at the richness of prayer through the history and lens of the Catholic Church and some of its saintly members. - [MAT II: Pauline Literature: Online - Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-ii-pauline-literature-online-sept-3-10-17-24-2026/): Pauline theology, Romans, authentic Pauline Books are illuminated in this course which focuses on the deep theological writings of St. Paul. Emphasis is placed on the power of conversion, the outreach to the Gentiles and the strength to overcome adversity in the face of persecution. Participants will have the opportunity to understand how the teachings of St. Paul are still very important for those who follow Jesus today. - [MAT I: The Catholic Faith: Online - Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026](https://learncat.diobr.org/product/mat-i-the-catholic-faith-online-sept-2-9-16-23-2026/): This course will explain what a creed is, its role in the Catholic Church and how it reflects Scripture and the Catechism. It also highlights our belief in a Trinitarian God by exploring in greater depth God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/learncat.diobr.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)