Catholic Formation Services Director John Fencik offers adult education in parishes across the diocese. Here are the current offerings:

The Early Fathers of the Church

This is a five-week course that looks at the life and writings of the early Church Fathers. It is an interesting look at the development of the life of the early Christian communities-their theology, liturgy, leadership structure, and scripture. It captures the issues that affected community life and how they were resolved.

Where: St. Cyril & Methodius Parish, East Helena, MT

When: Tuesdays @ 1PM and 7PM (September 28/October 5,12,19, 26)

Cost: $15.00 for a book on the Fathers of the Church

Please call Marie Moran at (406) 227-5334 to register.

The Gospel of Matthew

The Church will move into this Gospel for Year A beginning with the First Sunday of Advent. This five week course will look at the background and themes of the Gospel through studying the scriptural texts.

Where: St. Mary’s Parish, Helena, MT

When: Thursdays @ 10AM & 6:45PM

Cost: $0 (bring your Bible)

Please call Deb Kralicek at (406) 442-5268.

Theology of Death

The Catholic Church teaches many things about death and the afterlife based on God’s Revelation as found in Scripture and Tradition. This five evening course seeks a better understanding of what exactly the Church teaches about death, so that one might echo the words of the martyr St. Ignatius of Antioch: “It is a beautiful thing for me to die in Christ Jesus!” (Note: This is not a psychological course on death and dying, but one that reflects on Church teaching!)

Where: Holy Cross Parish, Townsend, MT

When: Wednesdays @ 7PM (September 15, 22, 29/ October 20, 27)

Cost: $0