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People from all over and from every faith denomination are invited to celebrate Our Lady of Pompeii's Annual Blessed Mother Feast!

People from all over and from every faith denomination are invited to celebrate Our Lady of Pompeii's Annual Blessed Mother Feast!

The Catholic Life Center campus will be closed on Monday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day! Join our staff in celebrating America and the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens of this great nation.

The Secretariat for Communications is responsible for the effective and efficient communication of news, events, and any public information released by the Bishop of Baton Rouge.  The group gathers today for its bimonthly meeting.

In this course, we will not only define prayer, but look at the richness of prayer through the history and lens of the Catholic Church and some of its saintly members.

The first five books of the Bible lay out the foundation of God’s plan for salvation for all. The stories and directives within the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy reveal the love of God for His Chosen people and how this plan provides for a pathway to eternity.

The Secretariat for Pastoral Services aims, through its ministries, to help others enter into communion with the charity of Christ.  Resource sharing and planning takes place in their bimonthly meeting.

This course introduces participants to the Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church and explains its importance, how it’s related to the Deposit of Faith, how to enter into its great depths and use it as an effective tool to deepen one’s own faith life as well as the faith lives of those we teach. It explains how the Catechism is centered on God and how it pulls from Sacred Scriptures to support its teachings. The purpose of this course is to form participants as catechists, that is, as those who are able to pass on the Catholic faith to others through teaching it.

An outreach ministry of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Open to high school youth

In this course you will learn the bases for understanding the sacraments, the origin of the sacraments, as well as how the Sacraments are important ways Christ has entrusted to the Church to participate in the mysteries of his life. You will see how each of the seven sacraments are instituted by Christ and have corresponding words and actions that help us live out the mission of the God’s spiritual family. The sacraments are sources of grace in our lives, but God’s grace is never forced upon us; it is, rather, proposed and invited. Therefore, you are invited to participate in this course as a way of nourishing not only your mind, but also your soul.

The course explores the Gospel of John, John’s epistles, and the Apocalypse according to St. John, i.e. the Book of Revelation. In the 4th century AD, Saint Gregory said of John’s writings that they were “like a little pool in which babies can wade safely, and yet it’s a river that can swallow and drown elephants.” We could spend our entire lives plumbing the depths of these books of the Bible, but let’s just wade in a bit for now.

The Secretariat for Administration will meet for its bimonthly meeting to discuss pertinent matters related to the Administration of the Catholic Life Center and administrative matters related to diocesan parishes, schools and other institutions.

The Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will offer an introductory class on natural family planning via Zoom on Tuesday, July 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m. To register and for more information, visit diobr.org/nfp-101-the-basics-course.

Pauline theology, Romans, authentic Pauline Books are illuminated in this course which focuses on the deep theological writings of St. Paul. Emphasis is placed on the power of conversion, the outreach to the Gentiles and the strength to overcome adversity in the face of persecution. Participants will have the opportunity to understand how the teachings of St. Paul are still very important for those who follow Jesus today.

The Secretariat for Evangelization comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support to clergy, school, and parish catechetical leaders through consultation related to evangelization and catechesis.  Meetings held bimonthly advance the diocesan cause to preach the Gospel in new and unique ways.

This course expands the ability to articulate a Catholic approach to moral decision making according the Church’s teaching. Participants will be formed on how to identify the criteria for determining whether a given action is moral or immoral, understand the relationship between personal moral decision making and the teaching authority of the Church, the process of moral development and how to make a moral decision covering a variety of current issues.

This course is two-fold, initially focusing on the Sacraments of Healing, comprised of Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick. It will explore the gift of Holy Orders and Marriage, as the Sacraments of Service. Combined, these sacraments will strengthen the participant’s understanding of the power of Jesus’ healing, both spiritual and physical, as well as an appreciation of the role of priest, deacons and couples in serving God’s people through their particular role.

The Secretariat for Catholic Schools comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support for Catholic schools and related programs, assisting them to promote excellence in faith formation, academic rigor, innovation programs, responsible stewardship, and joyful celebration of service to the community.  The group meets bimonthly to collaborate and plan.

Allison Dreher will provide formation in St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body for teachers, staff, catechists, youth ministers and anyone interested who works with any grades Kindergarten through high school seniors. This training will provide guidance to create lessons for any age level. An overview of Pope Saint John Paul II’s teachings will be explored as well as how these teachings fit into the developmental psychology of children. No training manual will be provided but there will multiple resources available for you to peruse so that you can determine the program that works best for your situation (Ascension Press, Ruah Woods, etc.). Catholic Sexual Morality (CSM) credit or Enrichment credit will be awarded to those who complete the course in its entirety.

The Secretariat for Clergy & Religious Life comprises the departments and persons responsible for providing support not only for priests and deacons, but also the members of religious orders active within the diocese. Their bimonthly meeting promotes greater communication and collaboration across departments.