Bishop Helmsing Institute

Creed II

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Creed II will continue to explore the fundamental doctrines of Christianity as professed in the Apostles Creed. The Apostle’s Creed originated as the baptismal profession of faith for catechumens in the early Church. Following Creed I, this course will follow the division into twelve articles employed by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Each topic illuminates the core belief of Christianity: faith in the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As the former Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict) said, everything is an unfolding of simple faith in God. The course aims to show students that this Triune God is, above all, the God of love.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1) Gain a basic understanding of the fundamental tenets of the Catholic Faith as expressed in the Apostles Creed.

2) Be able to discern orthodox doctrines from heterodox teaching.

3) Grow in our relationship with God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, through a deeper knowledge of Him and His loving work of salvation.

Required Texts:

The Holy Bible

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

BHI Creed II Coursepack

Course expectations:

Students are expected to complete all assigned readings by the following class in order to participate fruitfully in class discussions.

Students will complete quizzes based on the required reading assignments.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Session	Dates (OLOG, Regis, St. Therese, Sacred H.)	Topic
IV	Feb 5, 6, 8, 10	Man: Male and Female Man: The Fall
Required readings: Coursepack Chapters IV and V Recommended Reading: CCC 369-421, 422-483, 512-570
V	Feb 12, 13, 15, 17	Jesus Christ: The Incarnation The Mysteries of Christ’s Life
Required readings: Coursepack Chapter VI Recommended readings: CCC 571-747
VI	Feb 19, 20, 22, 24	The Paschal Mystery The Holy Spirit
Required readings: Coursepack Chapter VII Recommended readings: CCC 748-810
VII	Feb 26, 27, Mar 1, 3	The Church I The Church II
Required readings: Coursepack Chapter VIII Recommended readings: CCC 811-975; 484-511
VIII	Mar 5, 6, 8, 10	The Church III Mary
Required readings: Coursepack Chapter IX Recommended readings: CCC 1949-2024
IX	Mar 12, 13, 15, 17	The New Law and Grace Justification
Required readings: Coursepack Chapter X Recommended readings: CCC 988-1065
IX	Mar 19, 20, 22, 24	Heaven and Hell (and Purgatory) The General Judgment and Resurrection of the Body

OFFICE LOCATION:

Bishop Helmsing Institute

Chancery

300 East 36^th Street

Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: (816) 756-1850 ex 246

Email: staff@bishophelmsinginstitute.org