Roncalli High School to hold winter theology
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Roncalli High School, part of Roncalli Catholic Schools, will hold “Learning on the Journey: A winter series of courses on faith, practices and perspectives” beginning in January 2025 at the high school.
Some of the topics discussed within the series include “The Life of Moses,” signs in science, marriage, the women of the genealogy of Jesus, and the sacred in stained glass.
The series is open to the public and there is no admission fee. All sessions will be held at the high school, 2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, on Tuesday nights from 6-7 p.m. with a social to follow. Refreshments will be served. Attendees should enter through the Fine Arts Center doors. Child care services will be provided. Registration is not required, but appreciated, especially by families who will be bringing children. Please contact 920-682-8801 or theology@roncallicatholicschools.org.
The series is presented with support from the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay, Inc. and the Koch Foundation.
Participating event presenters include:
- The Rev. David Beaudry, M.A.
- Michelle Bishop, M.S.
- The Rev. Matt Colle, M.S.
- Taylor Geiger, M.A.
- Callie Hynek, M.A.
- Janine McIlheran, Ph.D.
- Emily Rudolph, M.F.A.
- Paul Schweigl, Th.D.
- Dianne Vadney, M.T.S.
Each session will feature four speakers. The lineup for the series is as follows:
Jan. 7: “The Life of Moses” (Schweigl)
Seeking Inspiration: Making Friends with the Saints (Vadney)
Introduction to Christian Prayer (Geiger)
Signs in the Science: How Modern Discoveries Reflect Intelligent Design (Bishop)
Jan. 14: Acts of the Apostles (Schweigl)
The Worship of the Eucharist Outside of the Liturgy (Beaudry)
Auditorium Marriage: a Vocation of Love and Self Gift (Vadney)
The Women of the Genealogy of Jesus (Hynek)
Jan. 21: St. Augustine (Schweigl)
Introduction to the Catechism (Geiger)
An Introduction to Angelology: the Study of Angels (Hynek)
The Sacred in Stained Glass: The Process and Its Local Examples (Rudolph)
Jan. 28: The Apostle Paul and Evangelization (Beaudry)
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist (Colle)
Healing: Part of the Good Life (Vadney)
Mary: Our Model of Discipleship (Geiger)
Feb. 4: The Anointing of the Sick (Beaudry)
In Accordance with the Scriptures (Schweigl)
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Lily of the Mohawks (Hynek)
Saint Ignatius of Antioch (Geiger)
Feb. 11: Samwise Gamgee: Coming Home (McIlheran)
Pilgrimage to Rome (Colle)
Saint John Baptist de La Salle (Schweigl)
The Word of God at Vatican II (Geiger)
People may attend as many or few session dates as they’d like. No reading or homework will be required to participate.
