Course Description

The Vocations semester introduces teens to the key ministries that God will call them to as adults.

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 6

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - Universal Call to Holiness

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - Universal Call to Holiness - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - Universal Call to Holiness - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - Christian Service

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - Christian Service - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - Christian Service - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - Leading Others to Christ

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - Leading Others to Christ - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - Leading Others to Christ - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - Man of God-Woman of God

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Man of God-Woman of God - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Man of God-Woman of God - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - Marriage

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - Marriage - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - Marriage - Word Version
  • 7

    Unit 6 - Holy Orders and Religious Life

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - Holy Orders and Religious Life - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - Holy Orders and Religious Life - Word Version