Course Description

The Prayer semester helps teens develop an intimate dialogue with God in ways that permeate their daily lives.

Institute Director

Eric Westby, Phd

Eric J. Westby, PhD is the Director of the Institute of Catholic Theology in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also the Director of Parish and School Catechesis at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. He is an assistant professor of Theology for Franciscan University of Steubenville. He received his doctorate from Liverpool Hope University, with his thesis entitled "Equipping the Catechist of Catechists: A Critical Discussion of Seminary Formation in Light of Priestly Ministry in Catechesis." He holds a Masters of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University in Steubenville, from where he was the first student to complete the graduate specialization in catechetics. He holds a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies from the Center for Ministry Development, and has been involved in full-time catechesis since 1988. He is a regular presenter at the summer St. John Bosco Catechetical Conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. More importantly, he is husband to Nikki and father of five beautiful girls.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Crossroads Semester 12

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - Communication with God

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - Communication with God - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - Communication with God - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - Setting up Prayer Times

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - Setting up Prayer Times - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - Setting up Prayer Times - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - Praying the Scriptures

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - Praying the Scriptures - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - Praying the Scriptures - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - Prayer in the Holy Spirit

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Prayer in the Holy Spirit - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Prayer in the Holy Spirit - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - Mary and the Rosary

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - Mary and the Rosary - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - Mary and the Rosary - Word Version
  • 7

    Unit 6 - The Communion of Saints

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - The Communion of Saints - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - The Communion of Saints - Word Version