Parents and Teachers in the School of Grace and Virtue
The Department of Catechesis and Formation of the Diocese of Covington is hosting the course “Parents and Teachers in the School of Grace and Virtue” on September 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. at St. Patrick Church in Taylor Mill, KY. Join Fr. Jeff VonLehmen for a supportive and practical, hands-on course to aide parents and teachers in dealing with everything from internet challenges, bullying, addictions, anger, envy, hostility, and peer pressure, to secularism, relativism, and the forces of the culture of death. Based on Father Edward Flanagan’s Boy’s Town Model, the course affirms parents as the primary educators of their children and equips parents and teachers alike with skills to build up children and adolescents with the “spiritual muscles” necessary to mature in Christ, in virtue, and in good character. The course is open to all interested adults and qualifies as maintenance for religion teachers who have reached the Advanced Level of certification. The cost for the course is only $25. Enrollment is limited to sixteen persons. Mothers and fathers are encouraged to attend together, if possible. Several registration methods are available: online at www.religiouseducation.covingtondiocese.org, by email to catechesis@covdio.org, by phone to 859-392-1500 ext.1533 (as of September 3), or via USPS mail by downloading a registration form from the website above and mailing form and payment to the Department of Catechesis and Formation, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011-3115 (as of September 3).
Vatican Council II
The Department of Catechesis and Formation is hosting the course “Vatican Council II” with Monsignor William Cleves on September 10, 17, 24, & October 1 from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. at Holy Spirit Parish in Newport, KY. Discover the meaning, history, and important concepts contained in the documents of Vatican II. A great follow-up for those who attend the September 7th Conference on Vatican II and the Catechism of the Catholic Church or a “second chance” for those who are unable to attend. The course is open to all interested adults and qualifies as maintenance for religion teachers who have reached the Advanced Level of certification. The cost for the course is only $25. Several registration methods are available: online at www.religiouseducation.covingtondiocese.org, by email to catechesis@covdio.org, by phone to 859-392-1500 ext.1533 (as of September 3), or via USPS mail by downloading a registration form from the website above and mailing form and payment to the Department of Catechesis and Formation, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011-3115 (as of September 3).
Basic Beliefs
The Department of Catechesis and Formation of the Diocese of Covington is hosting the course “Basic Beliefs” with Rev. Michael Barth on September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Timothy Church in Union, KY. Learn more about the basic tenets of the Catholic faith, particularly through study of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. The course is one of the requirements for religion teacher certification, but is open to all interested adults. The cost for the course is only $25. Participants should bring a brown bag lunch. Several registration methods are available: online at www.religiouseducation.covingtondiocese.org, by email to catechesis@covdio.org, by phone to 859-392-1500 ext.1533 (as of September 3), or via USPS mail by downloading a registration form from the website above and mailing form and payment to the Department of Catechesis and Formation, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011-3115 (as of September 3).
