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Pastoral Institute (PI)
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Introduction to the Bible and the PentateuchVery Rev. Jacob Koether will explain how the Bible came to be and how Catholics read and interpret the Bible. This course introduces you to the Bible as "Word of God spoken in human language."
The course can be taken In person, synchronously (join using home computer though a link provided) and asynchronously (view and listen to the sessions at your convenience on a password-protected site.) -
Adult Faith FormationThe Pastoral Institute is committed to making adult faith formation a high priority in the Diocese of Victoria by providing a solid curriculum of basic courses pertaining to the Catholic faith.Understanding and living the Catholic faith is a life-long commitment. Each person is called to grow continually and to respond openly to Christ in his/her life.The Pastoral Institute offers various courses on Scripture, Sacraments, Liturgy, Prayer and Spirituality, Morality, Trinity, and Ecclesiology (Church).
"Adult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study, must be the central task in [this] catechetical enterprise..."- Our Hearts Were Burning (OHWB) 5, USCCB -
Pastoral Institute Courses
Continuing Adult Faith Enrichment (CAFE)The course portals are listed below. Click on the Registration button to choose which course you plan to take.
Cost is $30 per course.
Contact Christella Alvarez at 361-827-7171 for more information.
Be advised that the diocese is in the process of having our servers repaired, so some functions may not work, such as DOV emails.
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Pastoral Institute Programs
Extended Program
The Extended Program consists of 13 six-week courses (152 clock hours) offered in different centers in the diocese. Each course is for 6 weeks, two-hours per class (12 hours total). You must attend at least 4 classes per course to receive credit.
Catholic school religion teachers will receive credit hours based on their attendance (6 classes = 12 credit hours, 4 classes = 8 credit hours) as per Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John E. Quary.
Two courses are offered per semester. Cost for each six-week course is $30 per person. Book fees vary per course.
A Continuing Education Program consists of on-going Scripture and theological courses for those who have completed the Extended Program or for other interested persons. There is a $20 fee for each Continuing Education program.NOTE:- A class record is created for each person who attends the Pastoral Institute.
- Certificates are issued for completed classes and noted on the individual's record.
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Contact Us
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Christella Alvarezcalvarezvictoriadiocese.orgOffice of Catechetical Ministry, Director
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