Course Description

The Sacraments semester helps teens to see Christ in the Sacraments, focusing primarily on the celebration of the Eucharist.

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 8

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - Sacraments 101

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - Sacraments 101 - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - Sacraments 101 - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - Baptism and Confirmation

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - Baptism and Confirmation - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - Baptism and Confirmation - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - Mass Beliefs

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - Mass Beliefs - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - Mass Beliefs - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - Mass Etiquette

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Mass Etiquette - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Mass Etiquette - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - Reconciliation and Anointing

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - Reconciliation and Anointing - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - Reconciliation and Anointing - Word Version
  • 7

    Unit 6 - Marriage and Holy Orders

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - Marriage and Holy Orders - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - Marriage and Holy Orders - Word Version