Course Description

Following themes laid out by Pope John Paul II, the J3K Discipleship semester looks at the demands of following Jesus in the Third Millennium.

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 4

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - Conversion and Reconciliation

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - Conversion and Reconciliation - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - Conversion and Reconciliation - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - Pilgrimage

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - Pilgrimage - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - Pilgrimage - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - Works of Mercy

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - Works of Mercy - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - Works of Mercy - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - The Real Presence of the Eucharist

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Real Presence of the Eucharist - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Real Presence of the Eucharist - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - Martyrdom

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - Martyrdom - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - Martyrdom - Word Version
  • 7

    Unit 6 - Mary

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - Mary - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - Mary - Word Version