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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
****************************************************CATHOLIC LITURGYHow the Church WorshipsOctober 20, 22, 27November 3, 5, 10
9:15 to 11:30 a.m.
This course examines the foundations and historical development of Catholic liturgy, its theological principles, the rhythms of the Liturgical Year, and the structure and meaning of the Mass as “the source and summit of the Church’s worship.” Also examined will be the Liturgy of the Hours and the 24 Rites of the Catholic Church. -
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Sacraments of Healing & Vocation: Evaluation Survey (Aug 11 - Sept 15, 2026)
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Pastoral Institute Programs
Extended Program
Consists of 13 six-week courses (156 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. See full description of courses in under Documents.
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.
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 $30 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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Very Reverend Jacob Koether, EVjkoethervictoriadiocese.orgEpiscopal Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis/Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Victoria -
Bianca Estradabestradavictoriadiocese.orgAdministrative Assistant to Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
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