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A Newlywed’s #1 Tip for a Strong Marriage

One year into marriage, one piece of marital advice from my bridal shower has stuck with me above all others: […]

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Why Wait For Marriage (Even When I’m Engaged)?

When I was single, saving sex for marriage seemed easy peasy. And of course, it was — there wasn’t anyone […]

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Why Date Nights Are Important After You’re Married

Dating someone can be so exciting — your weekends are full of plans, adventures, and outings as you hit up […]

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When You Realize Your Marriage Isn’t What You Expected

1. Be In The Word “So what’s the secret sauce? 10 years in, you guys must have some insider tips!” […]

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Building Meaningful Friendships As Adults

Have you ever found that the older we get the more difficult it can be to develop friendships—real meaningful friendship?  […]

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How I Found Vulnerability In My Male Friendships

As a kid, I had no interest in showing my cards and letting people know who I really was. I […]

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How to Build A Small Group Right Now

Wanting deep relationships is something built into us but it’s not always easy. It’s hard to get past surface-level conversations […]

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Natural Family Planning e1727114188427

Natural Family Planning Course

This course, from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, is a complete introduction to the science, methodology, theology, and lived experience of […]

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Navigating Engagement

Navigating Engagement with Peace, Joy, and Gratitude Course

As anyone who has ever been engaged can tell you, a lot is going on during this time! It is […]

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Navigating Motherhood

Navigating Motherhood With Confidence, Surrender, and Joy Course

In this series Emily Wilson will walk alongside you like a sister on the journey of motherhood, sharing her own […]

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Nextstep Course: Be Reconciled

To reconcile is to remove the tension between two parties, to restore a previously fractured bond. In the Sacrament of […]

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Nest Step Believe in the Good News

Nextstep Course: Believe in the Good News

Wouldn’t it be great to hear from God more clearly and more often? With practice, we can. This course highlights […]

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Morality Course

Life in Christ unfolds the fullness of God’s law revealed through Christ. Founded in God’s roadmap for happiness, this Pillar […]

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Nest Step Discover Your Story

Nextstep Course: Discover Your Story

This Nextstep is about taking time to think through and reflect on your life story. We give you a life […]

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Nextstep Course: Get More Out of Mass

Mass is the center of our lives. It is source and summit of our faith and the highest prayer of […]

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Mission Theology Course

You are called to be a missionary! Whether you are called to encounter within your own parish, to outreach into […]

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Nextstep Course Meditate On GodΓÇÖs Word

Nextstep Course: Meditate On God’s Word

The good news, what the early church called the kerygma, is the key that gives meaning to all Christian history, […]

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Methods in Children’s Formation Course

This course is designed for those who work with learners in preschool through 5th grade, whether in systematic faith formation, […]

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Looking in the Mirror Course

Designed for high school coaches and more experienced volunteer coaches This program is designed to get our more experienced coaches […]

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Llamados a ser católicos Course

Uno de los mayores retos que enfrentan los directores de educación religiosa hoy en día es la llegada de jóvenes […]

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Living as Missionary Disciples

Living as Missionary Disciples Course

This module walks individuals through the fourfold methodology of missionary discipleship and provides six dimensions for pastoral planning based on […]

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Nest Step Pray Every Day

Nextstep Course: Prayer Every Day

This Nextstep focuses on the “talking” side of our two-way communication with God. (See the Nextstep: Meditate on God’s Word […]

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21 Century Lesson Planning

Lesson Planning for Faith Formation Course

In this 21st century, the church is at a critical crossroads in faith formation. Parishes are losing families and faith […]

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Our Global Dominican Family

Our Global Dominican Family Course

Over the course of our 800 year history, the Dominican order has grown in size and expression. We are women […]

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Introduction to the Bible Course

This course is designed to bring learners into a deeper appreciation for the word of God. Important ideas will be […]

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Positive parent participation

Positive Parent Participation Course (for CYO Leaders)

Designed to effectively define the role of a parent in today’s youth sports and deliver proven strategies to encourage your […]

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Practical Spirituality for Teachers

Practical Spirituality for Teachers Course

As someone called to be a teacher, it is as a teacher that you will become holy. In this course, […]

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Prayer

Prayer and Spirituality Course

Prayer and Spirituality is friendship with God, and this Pillar navigates us through the joys and difficulties of the spiritual […]

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Restoring Mercy and Hope Young People

Course Restaurando la Misericordia y la Esperanza de Todos los Adolescentes y Jóvenes Adultos Course

Desarrollado por la Federación Nacional para el Ministerio Juvenil Católico, este curso proporciona a líderes adultos un marco de extensión […]

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Restoring Mercy and Hope to All Young People Course

Developed by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, this course provides adult leaders with an outreach framework in a […]

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Introduction to Catechesis Course

The Ministerial Formation course provides a practical approach to what we see in the spiritual and theological components. This component […]

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Grace and Bias

Grace and Bias Course: Pastoral Practice and Racial Justice

This course is designed to assist Catholics in reflecting upon the Gospel call to work for justice and the human […]

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Gender Identity 1

Gender Identity Course

We are in the midst of a gender revolution. With unprecedented speed, new theories of the meaning of gender identity, […]

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The Gifts of The Holy Spirit Course

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit is an interactive, five-part course that dives into the Charismatic and Hierarchical Gifts of […]

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Faith Formation for a Digital Age

The first course in our series on Media Mindfulness in collaboration with the Pauline Center for Media Studies is designed […]

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The Gospel of Life Course Evangelium Vitae 1

The Gospel of Life Course

Social justice and the fight for basic human rights cannot be accomplished without the first theme of Catholic social teaching: […]

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Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments Course

You may be familiar with the seven sacraments. But, have you ever thought of them as the expression of God’s […]

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Scripture

Scripture Course

This series on Sacred Scripture will give you an overview and introduction to this intriguing book; a book that has […]

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New Testament Scripture Course

This series on Sacred Scripture focuses on the New Testament. The course will give you an overview and introduction to […]

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Old Testament Scripture Course

This series on Sacred Scripture focuses on the Old Testament. The course will give you an overview and introduction to […]

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Teach Lead Serve

Teach Lead Serve Course

Teach Lead Serve informs teachers as ministers, deepens their understanding of Church teaching, and inspires them in their calling to […]

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The Call to Action

The Call To Action Course

The Dominican charism animates us to engage in justice-making rooted in contemplation and truth seeking. This module provides the opportunity […]

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The Call to Preach

The Call To Preach Course

The Call to Preach is the heart, the essence of Dominican life. Every member of the Dominican family is charged […]

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Faith Formation Course: The Creed

This course takes the learner on a journey from the beginning of God’s loving creation of mankind to the Church’s […]

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The Life and Spirit of St. Dominic

The Life And Spirit Of St. Dominic Course

The story of St. Dominic, his life, spirit and mission has been a gift to our world for over 800 […]

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Together in Gods Love

Together In God’s Love Course

Together in God’s Love combines cultural perspectives, modern psychology, and Catholic theology to prepare couples to become one in Christ […]

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Vocations for the Catechists

Vocation of the Catechist Course

This course from the Diocese of Richmond helps you deepen your understanding of the call to serve in catechetical ministry. […]

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Encountering Christ e1726854761796

Encountering Christ Course

The Body of Christ is beautiful because in it we find all our cultures and identities, held together by our […]

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Dominican Spirituality

Dominican Spirituality Course

For over 800 years, Dominican spirituality has been a source of holiness for people across the globe. This module defines […]

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Dominican Prayer Course

Dominican prayer is the living expression of our call to praise, to bless, and to preach. In this module we […]

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Confirmed in the Spirit

Confirmed in the Spirit Course

Confirmed in the Spirit will help you prepare to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. […]

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Confirmed in the Spirit

Confirmados en el Espíritu Course

Confirmados en el Espíritu es un programa de preparación sacramental completo, flexible y dotado de varios componentes que invita, acoge […]

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Coaching to Make a Positive Difference Course

Coaching as a Youth Ministry is a priority for Coaching Coaches and we have developed a unique blend of Christianity, […]

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Cahristian Approach to Salvation

Christian Approaches to Salvation Course

This course from the Diocese of Richmond explores the question, “What does it mean to be saved?” from both Catholic […]

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Catholic Tradition Course

Catholic Tradition Course

An introductory course on Catholic tradition, the role of tradition in the teaching authority of the Church, and the role […]

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Catholic Approach to Scripture

Catholic Approaches to Scripture Course

This course is an introductory level course on Catholic approaches to reading, studying, and praying with the sacred scriptures. It […]

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Called to be Catholic Course

Called to Be Catholic is a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that provides directors, catechists, and parents with all the tools […]

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Called to Acompany

Called to Accompany Course

The Called to Accompany course invites youth ministry volunteers to learn and explore the many aspects that make a parish […]

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Call to Truth Course

Truth has also always put fire in Dominican bones. In this module, we deep dive into the ways we use […]

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Building a Eucharistic Marriage Course

A 7-Part Program for Catholic Couples Marriage is a gift. But it can also be a challenge. And it takes […]

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Baptism Matters Parents

Baptism Matters Course: For Parents

In this four-module program, you’ll discover the history of the sacrament of Baptism and how it is celebrated in our […]

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Baptism Matters Godparents

Baptism Matters Course: For Godparents

Being a godparent can be so much more than just a one-day honor. In this three-module program just for godparents […]

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Introduction to Catholic Social Justice

An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching Course

Catholic Social Teaching is often referred to as “the best-kept secret” of the Catholic Church. This course seeks to change […]

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A Walk Through Mass part 1

A Walk Through the Mass Course: Part 1

An online course designed to deepen your understanding of the Liturgy, a central aspect of Catholic worship. This course unveils […]

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