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Pastoral Theology of Marriage and Family Who should attend?This intensive 10-session course is open to students from any background with an interest in deepening their understanding of the Church's pastoral theology in the areas of marriage and family life. Current students and graduates of the School for Pastoral Ministry and the Serra Catechetical Institute, catechists, Master Catechists, pastoral staff and all adult Catholics interested in ongoing formation are encouraged to attend.
Students may attend individual sessions or the entire course. Class sessions are held on Saturday mornings and afternoons and Monday and Wednesday evenings (see dates) in the conference room at Santa Maria Catholic Church in Orinda. Course Instructor
Course Dates and TopicsAttend the whole course or an individual session. Materials are available for download or purchase online or at class. Reading the documents prior to the class session is recommended but not required. This flyer lists session dates and topics and is great for posting or handing out to advertise this great formation opportunity for adults interested in enriching their understanding of their faith. Session I. God's Plan for Marriage and Family: Theological FoundationsSaturday, April 12, 9:30am–12:00pm
Session II. The Domestic Church, The Culture of Life and Pastoral Care of the FamilySaturday, April 12, 1:00–3:30pm
Session III. Preparing for the Sacrament of MatrimonyMonday, April 14, 7:00–9:30pm
Session IV. Preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony and Introduction to Canon Law of MarriageWednesday, April 16, 7:00–9:30pm
Session V. Ministry to the Divorced and RemarriedMonday, April 21, 7:00–9:30pm
Session VI. Pastoral Situation of Cohabitation and Catholics in Civil Unions (Part 1)Wednesday, April 23, 7:00–9:30pm
Session VII. Pastoral Situation of Cohabitation and Catholics in Civil Unions (Part 2)Saturday, April 26, 9:30am–12:00pm
Session VIII. True Meaning of Sexual Love in Christian MarriageSaturday, April 26, 1:00–3:30pm
Session IX. Artificial Birth Control and Alternatives to ContraceptionMonday, April 28, 7:00–9:30pm
Session X. Rights of the Family in the WorldWednesday, April 30, 7:00–9:30pm
RegistrationCourse fee is $10 per session or $90 for all ten sessions. No charge for current students or graduates of the School for Pastoral Ministry or the Serra Catechetical Institute. Course materials may be downloaded or purchased from the websites above or purchased at class. Registration for this course is currently unavailable (see notice above). You may pay for the course by credit card or mail a check at least three days before your first class to: Diocese of Oakland Please include the session numbers you are attending and your email address for proper credit. Questions?Contact Dennis Purificacion at dpurificacion@oakdiocese.org or 510-267-8386. To register by phone, contact Laura Windham at 510-267-8395. For questions about registration, or problems using this webpage, please contact Melissa Hyatt at mhyatt@oakdiocese.org or 510-267-8370. |
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Rev. Linus Clovis, Ph.D., JCL, is a priest of the Diocese of
Castries in St. Lucia. He studied for the priesthood at the Angelicum in Rome and was ordained by Pope John Paul II in 1983. He holds degrees Theology, Canon Law, Latin Literature and a doctorate in Mathematics. Fr. Clovis was appointed Dean of the science faculty of Sir Arthur Lewis College and later became principal of St. Mary’s College in St. Lucia.
He is an internationally renowned speaker on many topics, including marriage and
family life.
