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 studie 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. 

Advent 2025

Baptism Classes

Completion of a Pre-Baptism class is required with your first child before scheduling.  Baptism classes in 2026 will be held on Tuesday evenings:  January 13, March 17, May 5, and July 7 in the DePalma Room* from 5:30 -7:00 PM. If you have questions, or would like to register, contact Don Fontana at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com.
*The sidewalk to the DePalma Room is nestled between the 5 garage bays on the St. Anne campus.  You will see a sign for the room as you walk closer to the white garage doors.

Parish Presentations

The 2026 Sunday Series

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

January 11 - Near Death Experiences & More Evidence of a Soul from the Five Transcendental Desires
February 8th - A Summary of Evidence for a Creator & a Soul and the Question of Atheism
March 8 - 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 - 10AM in the DePalma Room

January 13  -  (Pt. 1) A Stunning Archaeological Find & (Pt. 2) The Messiah is Coming
February 10 - (Pt. 3) Baptism & the Scrolls & (Pt. 4) The Eucharist and the Scrolls 
March 10 - (Pts. 5 & 6) Marriage, Celibacy, Holy Orders & the Scrolls
May 5 - (Pt. 7) St. Paul and the Scrolls & (Pt. 8) Qumran and the Church

About this series
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!