Basic Teachings
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Want to become Catholic or learn more about the Catholic Church?
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA, is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. This year our classes will be called Basic Teachings. These classes will allow Catholics and non-Catholics alike to read, learn, and discuss various aspects of our Catholic faith.
Classes are on Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM! Whether you are interested in learning more about Catholicism, becoming Catholic, or have been baptized Catholic, but haven't yet been confirmed, you're very welcome to attend!
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Basic Teachings is great for those who are:
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interested in becoming Catholic
- interested in the Catholic Church but aren't sure about becoming Catholic
- already Catholic, but need more formation to receive first Communion or Confirmation
- already Catholic, but just want to learn more
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Who teaches Basic Teachings?
Our classes are taught by students, professors, and our director. They cover topics that cover many aspects of the Catholic beliefs, teachings, and way of life, from Scripture, Tradition, grace, sacraments, prayer, moral teachings, and more.
Basic Teachings TeamLevi Durham, Basic Teachings Coordinator
Sarah Negri
Mitch Minyard
Libby Regnerus
Brendan Fowler
Harrison Jennings
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Spring 2025
Date
Topic
Facilitator
USCCA
1/20
The Sacraments of Mission
Fr. Finch
USCCA Chs. 20-21, 28
White pp. 210-213
1/27
Introduction to Morality: Our Last End and Human Acts
L. Minyard
USCCA Chs. 23-27, 32
Pinckaers excerpts
2/3
Virtue I: The Cardinal Virtues
Dr. M. Hejduk
ST q. 61
2/10
Virtue II: The Theological Virtues
Fr. Finch
ST. q. 62
2/17
Vice and the Seven Deadly Sins
TBD
Bishop Barron Excerpts
2/24
Law and Grace
The Sermon on the Mount
Fr. Finch
Mt 5-7
3/3
Difficult Moral Questions: Two Key Principles
Levi Durham/Harrison Jennings
Handouts
3/5
ASH WEDNESDAY – Beginning of Lent
3/17
Marriage and Sexuality
(First Scrutiny)
Dr. A. Pruss
USCCA Chs. 28, 30, 33
Humanae Vitae
3/24
Catholic Social Teaching
(Second Scrutiny)
Rehearsal for Rite of Reception
Dr. F. Beckwith
USCCA Chs. 29, 31, 34
White Ch. 6
3/30
LAETARE SUNDAY
Reception of Candidates
3/31
Introduction to Prayer
(Third Scrutiny)
Fr. Finch
USCCA Chs. 35-36
White, Epilogue
4/7
Three Ages of the Interior Life
Fr. Finch
Lagrange excerpts
Martin excerpts
4/14
What’s Next???
Fr. Finch
4/20
EASTER SUNDAY
4/21
Easter Monday – No Class
4/28
Eastertide Party!
End of Course Survey
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