Religious Education Catechesis
Adult Religious Education
Adult Religious Education is handled by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis and the Bishop Helmsing Institute (BHI). For more information on Bishop Helmsing classes, which are open to all persons living in the diocese and those outside the diocese via online courses click here. Or phone us at (816) 756-1850 ext. 250.
The Media Library of the Bishop Helmsing Institute has a wide variety of audio, video, dvd, cd and book resources for use by parishes in the diocese. Please phone Alex at 816-756-1850 ext. 250 for more information. Below are some resources for adult learners:
The Great Adventure Bible Series: Recommended by Cardinal George and many parishes across the U.S.
I am impressed with the methodology and growth of The Great Adventure: A Journey Through the Bible. The canonical approach that The Great Adventure employs is a marvelous way to introduce the faithful to salvation history. When Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium are all brought together in study the result is a clearer picture of Gods will, resulting in a road map for living. The Great Adventure, being faithful to Dei Verbum (the Second Vatican Councils Constitution on Divine Revelation), is bearing much fruit in the Church today and contributing to a stronger, more informed laity.
O.M.I.Archbishop of Chicago
The Didache Series is ideal for high school and adult education, seminaries and colleges, RCIA, catechism classes, and home schooling. “The Ad Hoc Committee to oversee the Use of the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found [these texts] to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.” They are being used in our Catholic high schools today.
The beauty and quality of these colorful hardbound books qualify them as true art books and make them perfect for gift-giving. The art and knowledge of over 2,000 years has been compiled in the Didache Series. These inspiring, sometimes breathtaking, books will become treasured additions to family and parish libraries—to be passed along from generation to generation.
Click here to visit the Didache website (opens in a new window).
ACM RCIA series
From the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM).
Edited by Barbara A. Morgan and William J. Keimig.
These uniquely helpful and user-friendly resources provide an unparalleled wealth of support for both clergy and laity in RCIA and adult education. And they are the most affordable products of their kind on the market. Already in use at over 1500 parishes!
For more information on the ACM RCIA Series, phone the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization at (816) 714-2308.
Women of Grace is a study series based on Johnnette Benkovic's book, Full of Grace, and is infused with Sacred Scripture, magesterial teaching, Church doctrine, and the Catechism. Women will grow in knowledge of their faith, deepen their prayer life, meet a variety of women saints, and come to see the Blessed Virgin Mary as their exemplar.
This study will teach all women to embrace their gift of authentic femininity and their dignity as daughters of God. The lectures are all recorded by Johnnette Benkovic on DVD or VHS tape. This life-changing program can help catechise all women, and is an excellent addition to any Adult Faith program!
For more information on Women of Grace, phone (816) 714-2308.
For Questions on Adult Education or Catechesis, phone us (816) 714-2308.