Course Description

The Jesus and His Church semester introduces us to the key events from the life of Jesus, including the establishment of His Church.

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 3

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - The Person of Jesus/The Incarnation

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - The Person of Jesus/The Incarnation - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - The Person of Jesus/The Incarnation - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - The Kingdom of God/Titles of Jesus

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - The Kingdom of God/Titles of Jesus - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - The Kingdom of God/Titles of Jesus - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - The Sufferings of Christ/The Redemption

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - The Sufferings of Christ/The Redemption - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - The Sufferings of Christ/The Redemption - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - Conversion and Commitment to Christ/The Resurrection

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Conversion and Commitment to Christ/The Resurrection - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Conversion and Commitment to Christ/The Resurrection - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - The Body of Christ/The Four Marks of the Church

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - The Body of Christ/The Four Marks of the Church - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - The Body of Christ/The Four Marks of the Church - Word Version
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    Unit 6 -Faithful to the Church/The Second Coming

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - Faithful to the Church/The Second Coming - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - Faithful to the Church/The Second Coming - Word Version