Adult Education

You're never too old to continue learning about the Catholic Faith. Check out our parish's offerings of Tuesday morning and Sunday evening studies and speaker presentations to inspire your relationship with Christ. 

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. 

Upcoming Events

Safe Environment Workshop

Parishioners who would like assistance meeting the requirements to become a parish volunteer are invited to meet with our Safe Environment Coordinator, Don Fontanta, in the DePalma Room between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, for help with the process.

Visit our Parish Volunteer Clearance page to learn more about the process to become a parish volunteer. 

 

Sacrament Preparation Classes

Baptism Classes

Preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism is a beautiful step in your family’s spiritual journey. If you are expecting your first child, please join us for our required Pre-Baptism class.

2026 Class Schedule (Tuesday Evenings, 5:30 – 7:00 PM):

  • May 12

  • July 7

All classes are held in the DePalma Room. To register or ask questions, please contact Don Fontana at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com. Note: The DePalma Room is located on the St. Anne campus. Follow the sidewalk nestled between the five garage bays; you’ll see the sign as you approach the white garage doors.
 

Pre-Cana Classes

Are you planning your wedding? St. Paul of the Cross Parish is here to support you as you prepare for the beautiful Sacrament of Marriage.

To help build a strong spiritual foundation for your life together, engaged couples are expected to participate in a marriage preparation program, called Pre-Cana, as a prerequisite to sacramental marriage. This program offers the time and space to reflect deeply on your shared vocation. Our parish hosts a Pre-Cana class annually during the first weekend of March.

 

Annual Parish Presentations

The 2026 Sunday Series

From Nothing to Cosmos -  All Sunday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the DePalma Room

May 3rd - The Bible, Evolution, & Aliens

From Nothing to Cosmos is a FORMED presentation in which Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD., dispenses with the contemporary statement, "Science has proven God does not exist," and then goes on to demonstrate God's existence from science, philosophy, medicine, the transcendentals, and metaphysical proofs. Fr. Spitzer is at once, entertaining and overflowing with pertinent information.

 

The 2026 Tuesday Series

Jesus & the Dead Sea Scrolls - all Tuesday mornings, 8:45 - 10:00 AM in the DePalma Room

May 13 - (Pt. 7) St. Paul and the Scrolls & (Pt. 8) Qumran and the Church

The greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century gave the world the Dead Sea Scrolls. As the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, the scrolls have many surprising connections to early Christianity. Biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma and Franciscan University of Steubenville president Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, discuss the history and mysteries of the scrolls, what they reveal about Jesus Christ, the sacraments, and the early Church, and why they matter to believers and non-believers today.

 

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!