Your online guide to learning the Catholic Faith in a meaningful way.
Encountering the Catholic faith through a transformative love of God.
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The challenge
Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith?
In an endless Google searchable world of questions and random answers online it can be difficult to nail down exactly the answer to what our faith truly believes or teaches.
To this day, it is a gamble when I try to do a blind search of a Catholic answer online — and that’s with a theological background! There are so many opinions, styles of thought, horrible experiences labeled as “fact,” and just confusing jargon that can make it really difficult, or even damaging, to come to a clear answer.
When I can’t find the answers I’m looking for, I call up a trusted local priest, talk with other colleagues who have mastered the topic, or consult my stacks of Theology books that have taken me through graduate school and beyond. But this can take a lot of time and not everyone has that luxury!
If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated in a similar situation — I hope to make your life a bit easier!
This course is for you if...
…you want to get clear answers that are in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church and develop a deeper understanding of these teachings.
I hope to step into the classroom with you and embark on a learning journey that is clear, faith-based, to the point, usable in everyday life, and emboldening for living a life anchored in a deep love of Christ.
benefits
Highlights of this course
- Faith based in the traditions of the Catholic Church
- Grounded in historical works of trusted theologians
- Explained teachings from the Catechism, the Bible, Church Fathers, and doctors of the faith
- Clear, sincere, to the point lessons
- Learning the faith at your own pace
- Practical moral application for everyday life
- FAQs featured per topic
The online course
A "go-to" for deepening the faith in a meaningful way.
This course will provide a basic introduction to the Catholic faith. This is perfect for students enrolled in a confirmation class, a sacraments program, or anyone who desires to revisit the foundations of our faith. Teachings will run through the basic tenets of the creed, sacraments, morality, and address FAQs on a variety of these topics. All lessons will include a final “takeaway” or moral application to be used in everyday life.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Video Lessons
Individual lessons per topic that are clear, to the point, backed by tradition, and explained in an understandable way.
Resources
Optional resources for you to consider and broaden your understanding including a variety of reading material, videos, and more.
Hands on Practice
Lessons will come with personalized handouts and “workbook style” pages for you to test your knowledge and apply it to everyday life.
Presentation Slides
Receive unique and organized copies of teacher slides to revisit and retain a better visual memory of information learned.
Prayer
Classes will include prayerful approaches to different topics and will meaningfully “prepare the heart” as the mind seeks understanding.
Summative Formation
Not sure if you have mastered the content? Complete the course’s quizzes and questionnaires to test your understanding and locate areas of growth.
Future Benefits
Graduating student from the course will automatically receive a Hope Renewed completion discount on all future courses.
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Bonuses for supporters
Tier 1: All donations
- VIP early access to Hope Renewed courses
Tier 2: Donations of $50 or more
- Early VIP access to the initial launch of the course
- Discount on the course price
Tier 3: Donations of $100 or more
- Personal video and note of thanks from Cristina
- “Spiritual Bouquet” of varying forms of prayer specifically for you, your family members, and your personal intentions.
Tier 4: Donations of $250 or more
- One time video or phone chat with Cristina discussing the course, FAQs, prayer session, or topic of your choice
- Personal recognition during the course launch
Tier 5: Donations of $500 or more
- An additional video or phone chat with Cristina discussing the course, FAQs, prayer session, or topic of your choice
- Consulting privileges: you will be consulted by Cristina about article topics, ideas, recommended course series, and even future video topic productions.
- Continued prayers and gratitude for your tremendous generosity!!!
The Course at a Glance:
1. We Believe
What is at the core of what Catholics believe and why? What sources account for these beliefs and how can they be trusted?
2. Triune God
What does it mean that God is three Persons? Who is Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and what role does each play in the life of a Christian?
3. The Church
What is the mystical, sacramental, and institutional “body of Christ” known as the Church? What historical and biblical basis is there for the Catholic Church and how can we honor that still today?
4. The Saints
Who are the saints and why do Catholics pay such close attention to them? Why are they necessary for living an abundant spiritual life in Christ?
5. Sacraments
What are the sacraments of the Catholic faith and why are they celebrated? How are they significant for emboldening the soul to live a life of meaning and holiness?
6. Morality
What are the basic tenets for Catholic morality? How does the Church determine what is “right or wrong?”
7. Relationships
How can we embrace God-centered relationships that honor one another, ourselves, and our Creator? How can we love like no other?
8. Vocation
What is our God ordained purpose in life? How can we discover our greatest purpose and walk in confidence of the Lord’s calling in our life?
Your online instructor
Meet Cristina
Courses are taught by the founder of Hope Renewed Ministries.
Her professional work in Theological academia began in 2010 as she received her BA in Theology, Political Science, and a minor in Philosophy. She continued on to receive her Master’s Degree in Theology at Franciscan University in 2018 while simultaneously working at non-profit organizations and eventually landing her dream job: becoming a high school theology teacher.
She has been in the classroom working with students for the last five years and she could not have imagined a better career.
Recently becoming a mama of three little ones opened her heart to a whole new way of life and she felt the Lord calling her to stay closer to home. Yet her desire for teaching and bringing souls to Christ has remained the same.
Her goal is to bring the joy of learning and the love of Christ directly to you via Hope Renewed Ministries.
Investment
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The joy of learning
My personal sign off
Do not let the anxieties of life and the worries of this world keep you from living a life of faith and meaning. Remember the words of Saint Francis of Assisi, “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
My hope is that these classes can deliver directly to you the joy of our faith, the reason for our hope, and an encounter with the source of life itself.
Journey with me as we embark further in learning about the richness of our Catholic faith and be transformed by the spirit of Christ’s love.
Blessings,
FAQs
No! All are welcome to take the course. There is absolutely no “prerequisite” of faith to start the journey. Course 1 is tailored toward an introductory level of the faith and is built for anyone wanting to revisit these areas or learn them for the first time.
Not necessarily! Anyone who is interested in the course can join. The course was originally created for youth/young adults but can work for absolutely anyone who simply wants to learn more about the faith.
The course is scheduled to be available by Fall of 2024.
Not at all — take your sweet time. Part of the luxury of an online class is that there is less pressure to get everything done at once. My only “caution” would be to not wait too long in between lessons. Each lesson naturally builds from the previous one and so keeping a steady flow of learning would encourage deeper engagement and personal comprehension.
Yes! More courses will be available via Hope Renewed Ministries. This is only the first of many to come. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter for the latest programs and offerings!
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