Taught by renowned catechist Jeff Cavins and guest teacher Dr. Mary Healy from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute's School of Discipleship is open to all adults and teaches the basics of discipleship, how to share your faith with confidence and how to cultivate a deeper life of prayer.
In this seven-week course, students become “activated disciples” and embark on a guided 40-day discipleship challenge to help put what they learn into practice. The course culminates in an inspirational and interactive Activated Disciple Seminar.
Course info
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church | Stillwater, Minnesota
Live streamed to: Church of St. Mary | Alexandria, Minnesota
Taught by: Jeff Cavins and guest teacher Dr. Mary Healy
Dates and times: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4-March 18, 2025 (Activated Discipleship Seminar on Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
Registration and cost
Price: $125 per person
Registration covers: Seven lessons taught by Jeff Cavins, materials (book, 40-Day Challenge Journal, chart, commitment card, kerygma card), and Activated Disciple Seminar registration
You will learn important keys to live your life as a modern disciple:
- What does it mean to be a modern-day disciple?
- What are the daily disciplines of a disciple?
- How do you share your faith with confidence?
- How do you bring your prayer life to a new level?
- How do you hear the voice of God in daily prayer?
Frequently Asked Questions
The quick answer is "no" and the more detailed answer is: If you have gone through the Catechetical Institute's Pillars Program and ever asked, "What's next?"— this experience is for you. If you have not gone through the Pillars Program but are interested in taking your faith to the next level, this experience is for you.
The quick answer is "no" and the more detailed answer is: It is so much more! It is a life-changing experience that begins with seven weekly one-hour teachings by renowned catechist and Saint Paul Seminary instructor Jeff Cavins, followed by time with Jesus in adoration. After the seven lessons, we begin a 40-Day Discipleship Challenge where we put into practice the disciplines of a disciple. Students receive a 40-Day Discipleship Challenge journal that guides them through each day, along with encouraging videos from Jeff every other day. After the 40-Day Discipleship Challenge, we gather together for an interactive Activated Discipleship Seminar.
The quick answer is "kind of." Throughout the seven-week course, we will strive each day to be disciples of Jesus. So, while this may take some work, it is our hope that we don't just confine it to our homes, but share Jesus everywhere we go.
The quick answer is "no" and the more detailed answer is: The material in the Catechetical Institute School of Discipleship is the result of Jeff's realization that we need to go beyond learning and to put what we have learned into practice. This will be a journey with a special emphasis on creating the life of a disciple.
The quick answer is 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on seven Tuesday evenings from Feb. 4 to March 18, 2025 live at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stillwater, Minnesota and the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Following these lessons, you'll embark on a 40-Day Discipleship Challenge during which you'll use a 40-Day Challenge journal and receive inspirational videos from catechist Jeff Cavins throughout the week. The tentative date of Saturday, May 17 has been set for a follow-up seminar to be inspired and to share your experience.
All registration is online.
$125 for in-person. Cost covers: seven lessons taught by Jeff Cavins, *materials (book, journal, chart, kerygma card), Activated Disciple seminar registration.
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