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The History of the Catholic Church

A six session course with Fr. Sam Esposito, M.A. Church History

Tuesdays, September 30, October 7, 14, 28, November 11, 18
7:30 - 9:00 pm, Family Life & Education Center,
Rooms 204/206

Father Sam, whose major in seminary was Church History, as he explores the history of the Roman Catholic Church, beginning with the Pentecost event. Each week, he unfolds the rich drama that is Church History, the saints and sinners, the glories and tragedies.

     Week 1: From Jerusalem to Rome
     Week 2: The Temporal Power of the Church conflicts with Spiritual Power
     Week 3: The Conversion of Western Europe, Monasticism and the Middle Ages
     Week 4: Christianity is Fractured: East meets West, Reformation and Revolt
     Week 5: The Church in the New World and Twentieth Century Developments
     Week 6: The Church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Even though the course is part of the diocesan enrichment series for accreditation of catechists and Catholic school teachers, parishioners who are not seeking any credits can feel free to attend at no charge.

Call the Religious Education Office to register for the class, 724.941.9587.