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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 -
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Sacraments of Healing & Vocation
August 11, 18, 27*, September 1, 8, 15, 2026
Weekly on Tuesdays with some exceptions
Instructor: Father Bob Knippenberg, VF
This course is an introduction into the history, celebrations and significance to the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and Anointing) and the Sacraments of Vocation (Marriage and Holy Orders). The Sacraments of Healing continues the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ work of healing and salvation. Holy Orders and Matrimony are directed towards the salvation of others and thus contribute to personal salvation. They confer a particular mission in the Church and serve to build up the People of God. (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1533 & #1534) -
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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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Christella Alvarezcalvarezvictoriadiocese.orgOffice of Catechetical Ministry, Director
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