Here’s a list of Catholic discipleship courses that individuals can take to deepen their faith, learn more about their calling, and grow as intentional disciples:

  • ChristLife
    https://www.christlife.ie
    ChristLife offers a three-part series focusing on evangelization, discipleship, and community building: “Discovering Christ,” “Following Christ,” and “Sharing Christ.” Each course is designed to help participants encounter Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him.
  • Alpha Course
    https://alphairieland.org
    The Alpha course is an introduction to the Christian faith, providing a space to explore life’s big questions in a supportive environment. It is suitable for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christianity and engage in discussions about faith.
  • Forming Intentional Disciples
    https://www.siena.org/
    This program, developed by Sherry Weddell and the Catherine of Siena Institute, helps Catholics understand and embrace their call to discipleship. It includes workshops and resources focused on personal vocation and intentional faith sharing.
  • Follow Me Discipleship Course for Young Adults
  • https://www.follow-me.live
  • Follow Me! is a training programme designed to 1. assist young Catholics 16 years and older in discovering God’s call on their life, 2. help them grow in their relationship with Jesus, and 3. equip them with practical tools to aid them in their service as “missionary disciples” in today’s world.
  • Franciscan at Home
  • https://franciscanathome.com/tracks-and-workshops
  • The Catechetics Degree Programs and the Catechetical Institute (CI) at Franciscan University of Steubenville work in concert to prepare clergy, religious and laity to join the “army of catechists” called for by St. John Paul II, eager to help the Church in her mission of making all nations joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. 
  • The Great Adventure Bible Study Series
    https://ascensionpress.com/collections/the-great-adventure
    This series offers a variety of courses that take participants through the entire narrative of the Bible. It focuses on understanding God’s plan for salvation and our role in it as disciples of Christ.
  • Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI)
    https://www.catholicleaders.org
    CLI offers training and formation programs for lay leaders and disciples in the Church. Their courses focus on leadership skills, spiritual development, and effective ministry practices.
  • Encounter Ministries
    https://www.encounterministries.us
    This organization offers courses focused on the ministry of healing and the power of the Holy Spirit. Their programs encourage participants to grow in their faith and be equipped for ministry as disciples.
  • Word on Fire Bible Study
    https://www.wordonfire.org
    Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire offers various video-based Bible study courses that focus on engaging with Scripture and understanding its relevance for discipleship today.
  • Divine Renovation -https://www.divinerenovation.org
  • Divine Renovation accompany priests and lay leaders who desire to see their parish come alive by providing them with the tools and coaching they need to lead their parish from maintenance to mission.
  • Kerygma Teams
  • https://kerygma.network/
  • Kerygma Teams train Catholic as Missionary Disciples. Kerygma is a ministry of ‘Youth With A Mission’, with a special focus on the Catholic world. We have Christians from different traditions serving together on our teams to: be agents of reconciliation between Catholic & other Christian believers.

These courses provide diverse opportunities for Catholics to grow in their understanding of faith, engage with Scripture, and develop skills for living out their vocation as intentional disciples in the Church and the world

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