Course Description

The Morality semester helps teens evaluate and make moral decisions based on their relationship with Jesus.

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 9

    • Accessing the Sessions

    • About This Semester

    • Meeting Essentials

    • Administration Tips

    • Discussion Board
  • 2

    Unit 1 - Created in the Image of God

    • About Unit 1

    • Unit 1 - Created in the Image of God - pdf Version

    • Unit 1 - Created in the Image of God - Word Version
  • 3

    Unit 2 - The Modern Moral Crisis

    • About Unit 2

    • Unit 2 - The Modern Moral Crisis - pdf Version

    • Unit 2 - The Modern Moral Crisis - Word Version
  • 4

    Unit 3 - Making Moral Decisions

    • About Unit 3

    • Unit 3 - Making Moral Decisions - pdf Version

    • Unit 3 - Making Moral Decisions - Word Version
  • 5

    Unit 4 - Building Character and Conscience

    • About Unit 4

    • Unit 4 - Building Character and Conscience - pdf Version

    • Unit 4 - Building Character and Conscience - Word Version
  • 6

    Unit 5 - Sin

    • About Unit 5

    • Unit 5 - Sin - pdf Version

    • Unit 5 - Sin - Word Version
  • 7

    Unit 6 - The Moral Law

    • About Unit 6

    • Unit 6 - The Moral Law - pdf Version

    • Unit 6 - The Moral Law - Word Version