Enhancing The Intellectual Formation of Adult Catholics
The Institute of Catholic Theology
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elcome to to The St. Thomas the Apostle Institute of Catholic Theology web site. The Institute was established to further enhance the intellectual formation of adult Catholics in the Diocese of Phoenix. The Institute offers classes in Catholic theology on a broad range of topics and is geared toward theological education at the undergraduate level. All adults are invited to attend, most especially, catechists, youth ministers, and Catholic school teachers.
There are two primary thrusts to the Catholic Church's efforts to evangelize the world by sharing the good news that God has revealed through His Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
While the first is to spread to gospel among those who do not yet believe in Jesus Christ, the second is referred to as the "new evangelization". Rooted in the wealth of Blessed Pope John Paul II 's teaching, it challenges Catholics today to not only reach out to the uncatechized, but to deepen their own knowledge, practice and witness to the faith.
"I fully endorse this catechetical effort"
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Phoenix, under the leadership of Rev. John Ehrich, MA. MDiv., STL, has established The Institute of Catholic Theology. With classes that are open to Catholics and non-Catholics, the Institute offers instruction in Catholic theology on a broad range of topics, which are taught by highly qualified instructors. Read More | Read Less
While these classes are of special assistance to catechists youth ministers and Catholic school teachers, they are offered on an undergraduate level that is intended to reach the average layperson. I also wish to affirm my confidence in the faithfulness of the instructors to the Magisterium of the Church.
As courses provided by the Institute have been recorded and are now being made available over the Internet, I wish to affirm my support of the Institute and assure those who are interested in taking advantage of this on line resource that I fully endorse this catechetical effort.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Thomas J. Olmsted
Bishop of Phoenix
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For many people throughout history the question of the existence of evil and the reality of human suffering pose serious objections of the existence of a God who is all loving and all powerful. This class will explore these objections to God’s existence and seek some solutions through the thought of C.S. Lewis, Pope John Paul II, Karl Rahner S.J., Bruno Hidber CSsR., Walter Casper, Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine.
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"Your mother wears army boots!" This familiar schoolyard taunt has prompted more than one playground pugilist to put up his dukes in defense of his mother's reputation, but worse things are said about the Catholic Church every day. Are you going to let them talk about your mom like that?
At Confirmation we became soldiers for Christ, fully initiated members of the Church Militant. As such, we are obliged to readily and charitably defend our Mother whenever she is attacked. Can you do this? This class will equip you to:
-win any argument without cheating
- defend your faith without being defensive (or offensive!)
- use your sword and shield (the Bible and faith) together effectively
- stump your anti-Catholic brother-in-law this Thanksgiving with "Jesus Judo"
- be unapologetic when you apologize (give reasons for your beliefs)
Join us to develop or hone your skills. All are welcome!
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Most Catholics are familiar with some of the main events of Genesis and Exodus in the Old Testament, but the rest of the history gets really fuzzy. Does this history matter? Absolutely! This class traces the conquest of the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua (Yeshua in Hebrew), the rise and fall of the kingdom of David, and the long wait for the appearance of the Messiah, the New Yeshua. Our primary text will be Scripture, as well as Walking with God, a Journey Through the Bible (Jeff Cavins/Tim Gray).
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