The Diocesan Institute, Summer Session 2013, is an opportunity for adult Catholics to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Courses are taught by lecturers from the Diocese of Harrisburg.

The courses offered during the Summer Session allow adults to fulfill requirements for certificates offered through the Diocesan Institute for Catechetical and Pastoral Formation. Attending the seven introductory courses offered during the summer session, along with submitting a signed recommendation from one’s pastor, will lead to the awarding of the Basic Catechetical Certificate.

LEARN FROM HOME You now can participate in various Institute offerings via webinar, either in real time or by viewing recordings of webinar offerings at a time that is convenient for you. For more information, please contact Ryan Bolster at 717-657-4804, ext. 225 or [email protected].

All courses will be held at the Cardinal Keeler Center. Registrants will be notified at least three days in advance if a course is canceled due to low enrollment. No confirmation of registration will be sent.

BASIC CATECHETICAL CERTIFICATION COURSES (All Basic courses $25.00)

(Please note: Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested –you do not need to be seeking catechetical certification to attend.)

June 3-5 I07/I08 Teaching Methodology – 1 & 2 MTW, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mrs. Stacey White

June 6-8 I05 Introduction to Morality ThF, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mr. James Gontis S, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

June 10-12 I12 Introduction to Prayer MTW, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rev. Jordan Hite, TOR

June 13-15 I02 Introduction to Scripture ThF, 6:30-9:30 p.m Deacon Gerald Robinson S, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ALSO AVAILABLE VIA WEBINAR

June 17-19 I04 Introduction to the Sacraments MTW, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rev. Joshua Brommer

June 20-22 I01 Overview of Catholic Doctrine: The Creed ThF, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rev. David Hereshko S, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ALSO AVAILABLE VIA WEBINAR

June 24-26 I10 Introduction to the Church MTW, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Deacon Neil Crispo ALSO AVAILABLE VIA WEBINAR

ADVANCED COURSES Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested and not just those who are seeking catechetical certification.

June 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 A14o Advanced Scripture: The Gospel of Luke Tuesdays and Thursdays Deacon David Hall 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday COURSE DESCRIPTION FORTHCOMING 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50.00

This course fulfills the Scripture course requirement for the Advanced Catechetical Certificate, Master Catechist Certificate, Certificate for Leaders of Scripture Study and all certificates in Pastoral Ministry.

June 17-21 A03 Christology MTWThF Rev. John Trigilio 6:30-9:30 p.m. $50.00 Christology is the branch of theology that deals with Jesus Christ, including the study of His Person, mission, and works. Topics to be addressed in this course include: the Scriptural foundations for Christology, major Christological controversies and heresies, the development of Christological approaches throughout Church history, the significance of the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery, and a consideration of Christ’s work of salvation (Soteriology). Required course for the following certificates: Advanced Catechetical Certificate, Certificate for Coordinator of Adult Religious Education and all certificates in Pastoral Ministry.

June 24-27 A01 Advanced Morality MTWTh Rev. David L. Danneker 6:30-9:30 p.m. $50.00 Prerequisite: Introduction to Morality. This course will critically examine recent developments in Moral Theology by examining the Catechism of the ALSO AVAILABLE Catholic Church and Pope John Paul II’s encyclicals Veritatis Splendor and VIA WEBINAR Evangelium Vitae. This course will include the application of moral principles to the fields of sexual ethics, social justice and medical ethics. Required course for the Advanced Catechetical Certificate and all certificates in Pastoral Ministry.

ADVANCED AND COURSES OF SPECIALIZATION Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested and not just those who are seeking catechetical certification.

June 3-6 A09b An Introduction to the Confessions of Saint Augustine MTWTh Brother Bruno Heisey, OSB 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40.00 This course will provide an introduction to the most famous and most personal of St. Augustine’s works. After brief lectures providing the historical context in which St. Augustine wrote the Confessions, the participants will read and discuss selected passages of this autobiography, which then Cardinal Ratzinger said would be one of his “desert island” books.

Required text: 2012 Ignatius Press edition of the Confessions, edited by Fr. David Meconi and translated by Sr. Maria Boulding.

This course fulfills the Church History course requirement for the Master Catechist Certificate and the Certificate for Coordinator of Adult Religious Education. This course also fulfills the Church Fathers course requirement for the Certificate for Leaders of Scripture Study.

June 3-5 S01/S02 Adult Methodology I & II MTW Dr. Mary Ann Boyarski 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25.00 This course will explore adult development and learning, general principles of adult education, Church documents regarding adult faith formation and explore avenues of spiritual growth and development. Those participants desiring credit toward diocesan catechetical certification will be expected to complete two assignments, one to two pages in length. Required course for the following certificates: Certificate for Catechist of Adults and Certificate for Leaders of Scripture Study.

June 4, 11, 18 S03 Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Tuesdays Faith Formation in the United States 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mr. Ryan Bolster

$25.00 This course will examine the 1999 U.S. bishops’ Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. Anyone working with Catholic adults in educational and/or formational settings would benefit from attending this course. Those participants desiring credit toward the certificate will be expected to complete a three to four page paper. Required course for the Certificate for Coordinator of Adult Religious Education.

COURSES OF SPECIALIZATION Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested and not just those who are seeking catechetical certification.

June 5, 12, 19, 26 S13 Adolescent Development and Catechesis: Youth and Young Adult Wednesdays Culture 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mr. Rob Williams $50.00 How many times have you heard from an adolescent, “I wish someone understood me?” (Maybe you remember feeling this way?) This course will help to guide you to a better understanding of who adolescents and young adults are, and the developmental needs and characteristics of both adolescents and young adults. We will explore the major shifts in their development and the cultural trends that influence and impact growth development. This will lead to a discussion on the implications that these have on ministry for, by and with adolescents and young adults.The first two sessions (June 5th and June 12th) will be available in person or via live Elluminate connection; the last two sessions (June 19th and June 26th) will be IN PERSON as students will be presenting their assignments and discussing the implications for ministry.

Assignment 1: Each student will be expected to find an article in the newspaper, a magazine, on the internet about youth or young adult culture or trends. Each student will briefly introduce their article for discussion. Assignment 2: Each student will be expected to prepare an in-class presentation of youth or young adult culture and trends based on recent studies. This will likely take two to four hours outside of class to prepare. The presentations will be between 5 and 10 minutes in length. Students may work individually or as a group in preparing for this presentation.

June 10-13 LIT101 Liturgical Foundations: Introduction to the Sacred Liturgy MTWTh Rev. Neil Sullivan 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40.00 This course will present a general introduction and survey of basic liturgical theology and praxis with particular attention to the Liturgical Year and the Sunday Celebration of the Eucharist. The Sacred Liturgy is the source and summit of our Christian lives. If we truly believe that how we pray reflects what we believe and calls us to a certain way of life, the study of the Liturgy is not merely learning rubrics, but gaining insight into what it means to live as the People of God. With major ecclesiastical liturgical documents as our guide and special attention to the liturgical observance of Sunday, this course will examine the major elements of the Liturgy and how the celebration of the Liturgy expresses and strengthens our Faith. This course fulfills the Liturgy and Worship course requirement for the Master Catechist Certificate.

ELECTIVE COURSES Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested and not just those who are seeking catechetical certification.

June 3,5,6 E177 Virtual Integrity MWTh Sr. Geralyn Schmidt, SCC 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25.00 One cannot open up the newspapers today without reading anything about Cyber- citizenship and the ethical use of media. This class illustrates the next step in Internet Safety: How our Catholic belief system should affect not only what media we consume and purchase, but also how we view and use the Internet. The class will focus on the Cardinal and Theological virtues and how they should assist the 21st century Catholic in decision-making about media and Internet use through the perspective of personal integrity.

June 10 E19 O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine: Teaching on the Monday Holy Eucharist 6:30 – 9:30 pm Mr. James Gontis $15.00 The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth. – Blessed Theresa of Calcutta

This workshop will provide an explanation of the fundamental theology concerning the Holy Eucharist, tips for teaching about the Eucharist, and will provide participants with several teaching resources.

June 10 and 12 E201 Evangelization and the New Media Monday & Wednesday Sr. Geralyn Schmidt, SCC 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20.00 Tweets. Blogs. Wikis. PLN’s. IM’s. Ever wonder if today’s “techno-savvy” individuals are even speaking English? This two-session course will take all the AVAILABLE VIA mystique out of the strange new world of social networking and explore how this REAL-TIME venue can assist in the New Evangelization which both Blessed John Paul II and WEBINAR ONLY Pope Benedict XVI have vigorously promoted. Participants will be encouraged to begin using these social networking tools in order to spread the Good News of Jesus! No prior experience with the new media is required.

The Diocesan Institute for Catechetical and Pastoral Formation exists to provide a program of academic and pastoral formation for Catholic laity interested in service to the Church and personal enrichment. The Institute will assist laity in their life-long journey of faith formation by deepening their understanding of scripture, theology and authentic spirituality. This process of formation seeks to develop their skills and abilities in order to become more efficacious signs of Christ's presence among all of God's people. For more information contact Ryan Bolster by phone, 717-657-4804, ext. 225, or by e-mail, [email protected].

ELECTIVE COURSES Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested and not just those who are seeking catechetical certification.

June 14 E20 Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Catechetical Explanation of the 12 Friday Promises 6:30 – 8:30 pm Mr. James Gontis $10.00 The month of June is singled out, in a particular way, for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To celebrate the Heart of Christ means to turn toward the profound center of the Person of the Savior, that center which the Bible identifies precisely as his Heart, seat of the love that has redeemed the world. – Blessed John Paul II

This workshop will explain, in depth, the wonderful promises given by the Lord Jesus to St. Margaret Mary for those who practice devotion to His Sacred Heart and will explore the implications of this devotion to the Heart of Christ for our lives. An outline of the 12 promises and a catechetical explanation of them will be provided to participants. This workshop takes place during June, Month of the Sacred Heart.

June 17 E154 The Unchanging Truth in an Ever-Changing World: Apologetics Monday on Hot-Button Issues 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rev. Peter Hahn $15.00 So many forces in our culture are promoting teachings hostile to our Catholic Faith. How can we respond? This workshop will address some of the more "controversial" topics in today's culture, seek to explore and emphasize the genius and beauty of our Catholic teachings, and offer approaches that we can use to defend our faith, not abandon it.

June 17-19 E230 Vatican II at Age 50 MTW Msgr. Thomas Kujovsky 6:30-8:30 p.m. This survey of the Second Vatican Council will address the following topics: our $20.00 world at the time of Vatican II, the people of the Council, how the “sides” began to form, the sixteen documents produced by the Council, how the Council ALSO AVAILABLE formalized, and the effects of Vatican II in our day. VIA WEBINAR

ELECTIVE COURSES Unless otherwise noted, all offerings, including advanced courses and specialized courses, are open to anyone who is interested and not just those who are seeking catechetical certification

June 18 and 20 E114 Cyber-Savvy Parent Seminar: Top 10 Things You Are Not Tuesday & Thursday Supposed to Know 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mr. Tom Steele $15.00 Do you think you know what you need to know in order to keep your children technologically safe and morally sound? What about the things you don’t know-- the things your children know and may not want you to know? When it comes to technology and its many “toys,” knowledge is power for parents who want to raise their children to be virtuous cyber-citizens. This two-part seminar will address how parents can combat the often devious ways that technology can infiltrate our homes, classrooms, and lives to undermine our efforts to form our children into faithful Catholics.

June 19 E152 What’s So “New” About Evangelization? Wednesday Mr. Ryan Bolster 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15.00 In 1983 Pope John Paul II called for a “New Evangelization” (“new in its ardor, methods, and expression”), highlighting the major focus of his pontificate. Pope Benedict XVI subsequently made the task of advancing the implementation the New Evangelization his own. This session will address the essential characteristics of the New Evangelization, including practical guidance on how all Catholics can fulfill our responsibility “to repropose the perennial truth of Christ’s Gospel” (Pope Benedict XVI).

June 27 E138 A Catholic Approach to Fertility/Infertility Issues and Natural Thursday Family Planning 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Kimberly Burke $10.00 This workshop will address Church teaching on fertility and reproductive health, including an overview of Natural Family Planning and a discussion of morally acceptable approaches to addressing infertility.

The Catholic Distance University The Catholic Distance University offers online theology courses and seminars (both for credit and non-credit) for those who are interested in learning more about the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith. CDU’s online seminars offer authentic Catholic teachings on contemporary topics in a flexible three-week format. Online access to reading assignments, reflection questions, group discussion, and chapel meditations lets participants learn where and when it best fits their schedule. CDU’s user-friendly online campus is designed for all levels of computer skills with online access to a help desk for questions.

Those who complete courses and seminars offered through the Catholic Distance University can receive credit towards catechetical certification in the Diocese of Harrisburg. For more information about CDU’s offerings, visit www.cdu.edu or call 1-888-254-4238, ext. 700.

ANNOUNCING Annual Diocesan Catechetical Conference Wonderful indeed is the Mystery of our Faith November 9, 2013 Cardinal Keeler Center (4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA, 17111) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $30 per person (includes lunch)

Schedule includes: Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Principal Celebrant: The Most Reverend Joseph P. McFadden DD – Bishop of Harrisburg Keynote Address Four Breakout Sessions (With 7 - 9 workshops per session) Closing Prayer Registration Materials will be made available to Parishes and Schools and On-line at www.hbgdiocese.org

Keynote Speaker: Father Frederick L. Miller, S.T.D.

Father Frederick L. Miller, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, was ordained in 1972. After serving in three parishes of the Archdiocese, Father was named Executive Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima, Editor of Soul Magazine, and Rector of the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Washington, NJ. After completing his doctoral studies in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Father Miller taught at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, NY, and the North American College in Rome. Presently, he is Chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Father Miller is known to EWTN audiences for his series on the Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales and on the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. His latest book, published by Ignatius Press, is entitled, The Grace of Ars.

For further information, please contact: Jim Gontis, Diocesan Director of Religious Education (717) 657 – 4804, x 227 or [email protected]

Summer Session Teaching Staff:

Mr. Ryan Bolster Director, Office for Adult Education and Catechist Formation, Diocese of Harrisburg; B.S. University of Notre Dame; M. Div., The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Dr. Mary Ann Boyarski Adjunct Lecturer in Catechetical Programs, Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA; M.S.Ed., Queens College, CUNY; Ed.D., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Rev. Joshua Brommer Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and Diocesan Liturgy Coordinator, Diocese of Harrisburg; S.T.B., S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome

Deacon Neil Crispo Permanent Deacon, St. Joseph Parish, York, PA

Rev. David L. Danneker Pastor, St. Peter Parish, Elizabethtown, PA; M.A., M.Div., Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD; Ph.D., St. Louis University, MO

Mr. James F. Gontis Director, Office of Religious Education, Diocese of Harrisburg; Adjunct Faculty Member, Messiah College, Grantham, PA; B.A., Adams State College, CO; M.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

Rev. Peter Hahn Pastor, St. Leo the Great Parish, Lancaster, PA; B.A., University of Pittsburgh; J.D. University of Pittsburgh School of Law M.Div., Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, MA

Deacon David Hall Permanent Deacon, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg, PA; M.A., Columbia International University, Columbia, SC; M.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, S. Hamilton, MA; D.Min. Palmer Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA

Brother Bruno Heisey, OSB Adjunct Professor of Church History, St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA; M.A., St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe; M.Phil., University of Cambridge

Rev. David Hereshko Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg, PA; B.A., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, PA; M.Div., St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA

Rev. Jordan Hite, TOR Canonical Consultant, Diocese of Harrisburg

Rev. Msgr. Thomas Kujovsky Director, Office of Catholic History and Archives, Diocese of Harrisburg; B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary University, Baltimore; Graduate studies in Religious Education at Marquette, Fordham and Franciscan Universities

Deacon Gerald Robinson Permanent Deacon, St. Bernard Parish, New Bloomfield, PA

Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC Diocesan Coordinator for the School Wide Area Network, and social networking educator, Diocese of Harrisburg; Masters of Instructional Technology, Marywood University, 2002; B.A.; Teacher of the Handicapped, Felician College, 1983 A.R.A. (Associates in Religious Arts), Assumption College for Sisters, 1987

Mr. Tom Steele Director, Information Technology, St. Joseph Parish, York; B.A., York College of Pennsylvania

Rev. Neil Sullivan Pastor, St. Catherine Laboure, Harrisburg, PA; M.Div., M.A., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, PA; Advanced Liturgical Studies, University of Notre Dame, IN

Rev. John Trigilio Pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Marysville, PA and St. Bernadette, Duncannon, PA; M.Div., Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, PA; Ph.D., LaSalle University, Mandeville, LA; Th.D., Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO

Mrs. Stacey White Director of Religious Education, St. Joseph Parish, Hanover, PA

Mr. Robert Williams Director, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of Harrisburg; B.S., Bloomsburg University, PA

SUMMER 2013 DIOCESAN INSTITUTE REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATIONS CAN NOW BE MADE ON-LINE AT WWW. HBGDIOCESE.ORG CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED WHEN YOU REGISTER ON-LINE

Name Address City/State/Zip Daytime Telephone # Cell Phone # E-mail Address (please print clearly) Parish/Catholic School Are you a Catechist? School teacher? Other (please specify)

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! Check course(s) for which you are registering. Courses will be canceled if there are not enough Introductory Courses registrants. If registering within one week of the  I01 Overview of Catholic Doctrine IN PERSON ($25.00) start date, please call Kathy at (717) 657-4804,  I01 Overview of Catholic Doctrine WEBINAR ($25.00) ext. 229 to make sure the course is still being  I02 Introduction to Scripture IN PERSON ($25.00) held!  I02 Introduction to Scripture WEBINAR ($25.00)  I04 Introduction to the Sacraments ($25.00) Course fee MUST accompany this form!  I05 Introduction to Morality ($25.00)  I07/I08 Teaching Methodology I/II ($25.00)  I10 Introduction to the Church IN PERSON ($25.00) HCAS Request for Payment  I10 Introduction to the Church WEBINAR ($25.00)  I12 Introduction to Prayer ($25.00) Approved by: Advanced Courses/Specialized Courses Account #  A01 Advanced Morality IN PERSON ($50.00) Amount:  A01 Advanced Morality WEBINAR ($50.00)  A03 Christology ($50.00)  A09b Intro. to the Confessions of St. Augustine ($40.00) Amount and Check #  A14o Adv. Scripture: The Gospel of Luke ($50.00)  LIT101 Liturgical Foundations ($40.00) Account #01-494-000-611 (for office use only)  S01/02 Adult Methodology, Part 1 & 2 ($25.00)  S03 Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us ($25.00) Make checks payable to:  S13 Adolescent Development and Catechesis ($50.00)

“Diocese of Harrisburg” Elective Courses Diocesan Institute  E19 O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine ($15.00) 4800 Union Deposit Road  E20 Sacred Heart of Jesus…12 Promises ($10.00) Harrisburg, PA 17111  E52 What’s So New About Evangelization ($15.00)  E114 Cyber-Savvy Parent Seminar ($15.00)  E138 Catholic Approach to Fertility/Infertility Issues ($10.00) For further information, please call or e-mail  E154 Unchanging Truth in Ever-Changing World ($15.00) Kathy Burger, (717) 657-4804, ext. 229 or  E177 Virtual Integrity ($25.00) [email protected]  E201 Evangelization & New Media WEBINAR ($20.00)  E230 Vatican II at Age 50 IN PERSON ($20.00)  E230 Vatican II at Age 50 WEBINAR ($20.00)