Adult Education

You're never too old to engage in the educational aspects of the Catholic Faith. Check out our parish's offerings of classes, online seminars, and workshops to inspire your faith journey! 

About Adult Education

At Saint Paul of the Cross Parish, we believe that there is always more to learn about our faith. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for adult education courses and fellowship opportunities. Feel free to check out the Ministries and Organizations page to supplement your learning with charitable works and social fellowship throughout our parish. 

Some events below ask for you to "register".  Registration is very helpful in preparing materials and the meeting spaces. If you have trouble with the links below, contact Don Fontana at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com, or call the parish office, so plans can be made for you to attend.

Baptism Classes

Completion of a Pre-Baptism class is required with your first child before scheduling. Our next Baptism class will be held on May 7 at 5:30 PM in the DePalma Room. If you have questions, or would like to register, contact Don Fontana at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com.
 

Parish Presentations

Tuesday, April 16st at 7:15 PM in St. Anne church
Catching Fire

From Easter until Pentecost, Jesus opens the minds of the Apostles to the scriptures - all in the light of the Resurrection, which changes everything. When ignited by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, these truths were so powerful, that they transformed a group of men cowering in an upper room into bold and unstoppable beacons of the Love of God through Jesus Christ. They were Catching Fire. Join Gary Fritsch as he unpacks these life-changing truths from Scripture with inspiration, story and humor relevant to every person's life, and sure to ignite a spark in your life of faith.

Tuesday, May 14, at 7:15 PM (location TBD)

Catholic and Jesuit Higher Education in the United States: History, Mission, and Identity

Please join us for a fascinating journey through the history of Catholic higher education in the United States with Michael T. Rizzi, Ed.D.

Dr. Rizzi is a 2003 graduate of the Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and received a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in higher education from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017. His recent book “Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States: A History” will be the topic of his presentation and will be available for purchase that evening.

He traces the complex history of colleges and universities Jesuits have operated in since 1798 in the United States, examining the history of the American education system through the eyes of institutions such as Georgetown University, Boston College, Fordham, Gonzaga, Marquette, and others. He is the first to tell the story of Jesuit Colleges collectively; a history of our higher education system and Jesuit colleges operating within it. He will explain that “what we consider a normal college experience today is very different from what higher education was in the past.


Parish Movie Nights in the St. Anne church Parking Lot*


May:

24th - 9:00 PM - Five People You Meet In Heaven
Click HERE to view the movie trailer. 
      

June:

21st - 9:00 PM - The Shoes of the Fisherman
Click HERE to view the trailer.
 

July:

12th - 9:00 PM - War Room
Click HERE to view the movie trailer. 
 
*In the event of poor weather, show times and locations could change.  Contact Don Fontana with questions at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com

 
 


 

Get FORMED in the Faith

FORMED is an online platform geared toward adults and families for the purpose of learning and engaging in Catholic content. You can find books, movies, documentaries, studies, and audio talks to support your interests and needs. Saint Paul of the Cross Parish often uses this platform for adult education classes, sacramental preparation, and as a supplement to Bible studies, and we want to offer our parishioners the opportunity to join in our membership. 
Click here for directions on how to join for FREE!