Adult Education

You're never too old to engage in the educational aspects of the Catholic Faith. Check out our parish's offerings of classes, online seminars, and workshops to inspire your faith journey! 

About Adult Education

At Saint Paul of the Cross Parish, we believe that there is always more to learn about our faith. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for adult education courses and fellowship opportunities. Feel free to check out the Ministries and Organizations page to supplement your learning with charitable works and social fellowship throughout our parish. 

Some events below ask for you to "register".  Registration is very helpful in preparing materials and the meeting spaces. If you have trouble with the links below, contact Don Fontana at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com, or call the parish office, so plans can be made for you to attend.

Baptism Classes

Completion of a Pre-Baptism class is required with your first child before scheduling.  Baptism classes will be held on January 7th, March 11th, or May 6th in the DePalma Room* from 5:30 -7:00 PM. If you have questions, or would like to register, contact Don Fontana at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com.
*The sidewalk to the DePalma Room is nestled between the 5 garage bays on the St. Anne campus.  You will see a sign for the room as you walk closer to the white garage doors.

Parish Presentations

The Tuesday Series for Advent

All begin at 7:15 (after Mass) in the Convent Dining Room
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 10th, &17th -  An Advent Retreat with Mary 
 
If you're tired of rushing through Advent each year, and you'd like to enter more deeply into the Christmas season, then go on 'retreat' this Advent with Mary, and let her help you prepare your heart and mind to celebrate the great feast of the Incarnation. Join us Tuesday evenings in Advent (Dec. 3, 10, 17) in the Convent Dining Room at 7:15 PM for Dr. Brant Pitre's audio series An Advent Retreat with Mary where he explores:
  • What does the Annunciation reveal to us about Jesus? 
  • Who were the Magi? Why did they bring gifts to Jesus?
  • How is Mary the New Ark of the Covenant?
 
In this Advent Bible study and retreat, Dr. Pitre takes you on a scriptural journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem by looking at Jesus through the eyes of the person closest to him: the Virgin Mary. 



The Tuesday Series for 2025

Hope in the Lord - all Tuesday mornings, 8:45 - 10AM @ Convent Dining Room   

January 7 - The Hope that Never Fades, Hope & Grace
February 4 - Hope & Sorrow, Hope When There Is No Hope
March 4 - Hope & Prayer, Hope & Death
May 6 - Hope In Eternal Life

Hope in the Lord is an EWTN series hosted by Fr. Benedict Groeschel. Questions answered and topics discussed in this video presentation are those we turn over in our minds at least a dozen times a day. What is Hope? Why hope, in the face of disappointment and sorrow? Can we honestly replace pain of dashed hopes, with the Hope that never fades? Priceless reflections gleaned from decades of service in the field of ministry to encourage us.
 



The Sunday Series for 2025

From Nothing to Cosmos -  all Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:00 PM in the DePalma Room

January 12 - The Borde-Vilenkin-Guth Proof for a Beginning of Expanding Universes
February 9 - The Evidence of a Beginning from Entropy Universe
March 2 - The Fine Tuning of Universal Conditions & Constants
May 4 - The Multiverse vs. Supernatural Design

From Nothing to Cosmos is a FORMED presentation in which Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD., dispenses with the contemporary statement, "Science has proven God does not exist," and then goes on to demonstrate God's existence from science, philosophy, medicine, the transcendentals, and metaphysical proofs. Fr. Spitzer is at once, entertaining and overflowing with pertinent information.

 
 

Get FORMED in the Faith

FORMED is an online platform geared toward adults and families for the purpose of learning and engaging in Catholic content. You can find books, movies, documentaries, studies, and audio talks to support your interests and needs. Saint Paul of the Cross Parish often uses this platform for adult education classes, sacramental preparation, and as a supplement to Bible studies, and we want to offer our parishioners the opportunity to join in our membership. 
Click here for directions on how to join for FREE!